Iconic London

Changing of the Guard

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The Royal Mall

Household Cavalry Museum

Royal Guard

Buckingham Palace, up close

Canada Gate, our meeting place

Changing the Guard

dress like a Guard!

Your friendly guide

Iconic Royal London highlights tour

Highlights

Joined 2025

Stephen K.

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London

English (Native)

2 hrs 10 mins

Private tour (only you and Stephen K.)

Up to 15 people

This family friendly personalised tour explains the history and traditions of the British monarchy, visiting landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Your Royal London expert guide will tell you tales through history and there will be plenty of time for photographs. Plus an opportunity to visit the museum of the King's bodyguard for a behind the scenes view and try on the uniforms!

Depending on their schedule we will also include a Changing of the Guards, up close!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Canada Gate, facing Buckingham Palace

- Canada Gate is 5 minutes walk from Green Park Tube and taxises can drop off guests in front of it. The gates are at the top of the Mall, adjacent to Buckingham Palace.

09:10 AM

Buckingham Palace

The historic London home of the Royal family.

09:30 AM

Spencer House

The London home of the Spencer family and still owned by Princess Dianna's brother.

09:40 AM

Clarence House

The residence of the King when in London, will we see him today?

09:50 AM

St James's Palace

The Tudor palace built by Henry VIII for his new wife Anne Boleyn. One of the best places to see the Changing of the Guards. Note the Changing of the Guards does not happen every day, but if their's and your timings allow we will get up close to the Guards here.

10:10 AM

St James's Park

Meet the pelicans and the Royal statues in this most beautiful of London Parks.

10:20 AM

The Mall

The site of Royal processions, from weddings, to Coronations and funerals.

10:40 AM

Horse Guards Parade and Household Cavalry Museum

Site of the some of the grandest Royal events, including the annual Trooping of the Colour celebrating the Monarch's birthday.

The tour includes a trip inside the Household Cavalry Museum, to see behind the scenes of the King's body guard and actually try on some real ceremonial uniforms (photos positively encouraged!)

11:00 AM

Parliament Square

Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament! This tour finishes with seeing some of the most iconic buildings of London. Plenty of time for photos. Your guide will explain the history of the Abbey and how it has been the site of every Coronation for the last thousand years.

Ending Point

Parliament Square

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Included is:

a expert trained Royal London guide

entrance to the Household Cavalry Museum

What‘s not included

Entrance to any of the Royal Palaces is not included. The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are only open in the summer months, and booking required and costing approx. £32 for adults over 24, £20.50 for young adults (18-24), and £16 for children (5-17)

Entrance to Westminster Abbey is not included, and costs approx. £31 for adults, £14 for children (6 to 17 year olds), under 5 years are free.

I can provide advice on how to purchase a ticket.

Tour Important Information

There is quite a bit of walking and tours run whatever the weather, so sensible shoes and dress for the British climate.

Generally flat so accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.

The Changing of the Guard is at 11am and only on certain days and may be cancelled at very short notice. I will do my best but it is not always guaranteed.

Important message from the supplier

London is my passion and I hugely enjoy showing guests this amazing city. I would be more than happy to help customise the tour around your needs and interests, to make this a truly memorable visit to London.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Stephen K.

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About Tour Guide Stephen K.

I am a qualified London tour guide with many years of experience of touring guests around this great city. I bring a huge amount of knowledge, enthusiasm and fun to my tours. I love showing this city to guests from around the world, including the highlights but also the hidden gems.