This fantastic half-day Tour provides the perfect introduction to London's major landmarks. See the best bits of London in only half a day and learn all about London's history with your Expert Tour Guide. Plus, watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace, an event steeped in tradition and ceremony.Meeting Point - Victoria Coach StationOur...
This fantastic half-day Tour provides the perfect introduction to London's major landmarks. See the best bits of London in only half a day and learn all about London's history with your Expert Tour Guide. Plus, watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace, an event steeped in tradition and ceremony.
Meeting Point - Victoria Coach Station
Our team will be waiting to greet you by our Welcome Desk at Victoria Coach Station, and will direct you to the correct departure gate. Victoria Coach Station is a 10-15 minute walk from London Victoria Station and Victoria Underground Station, and our Welcome Desk is located in-front of Gates 1 and 2: Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time ready for boarding.
Panoramic Tour
Your day begins with a relaxing panoramic drive through London with your expert tour guide. Along the way, your guide will regale you with interesting stories and facts about London's long history.
On this scenic journey through the city, you will see all of London's most iconic sights, including Westminster Abbey, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben', St Paul's Cathedral and much, much more!
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is the ceremony where The Queen's Guard hands over responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace and St. James's Palace to the New Guard.
Following a march by a detachment of the Old Guard, with musical support, from St. James's Palace and the New Guard led by a Regimental Band from Wellington Barracks the ceremony on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace starts at 11:00 and lasts for approximately 45 minutes.
Musical support is provided by a Regimental Band or Corps of Drums with pipers occasionally taking part in the ceremony. Watching the Changing of the Guard is free of charge and no tickets are required.
Dates - Daily in June - July, and from August - May on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Please note that if there is no changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, we will instead see the ceremony at Horse Guards Parade.
Thames River Cruise
At the end of your tour, why not make your way down to Westminster Pier and hop on the next available boat for a scenic cruise down the River Thames? Enjoy a unique view of London and its beautiful waterfront as you head from Westminster Pier to Tower Pier next to the formidable Tower of London. Available only on the ticket option with River Cruise included.
Royal London Tour with Changing of the Guard - End Point
Your tour concludes at 12:00, Trafalgar Square.
Royal London Tour with Changing of the Guard and River Cruise - End Point
Your tour concludes at Westminster Pier where you can conveniently access the London Underground from Westminster Station, London Bus Services, or local taxi services.