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Royal London Coach Tour with Changing of the Guard

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Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London.

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Discover London's iconic landmarks with a half-day tour led by an expert guide. Experience the grandeur of the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace.

Highlights

Travel comfortably to Buckingham Palace on a luxury coach and enjoy a sightseeing experience of London’s best highlights along the way.
Experience the iconic pageantry of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony as the King's elite guards perform a synchronized march that will captivate you.
Gain a deeper appreciation for the ceremony with the audio headset as your guide provides expert commentary about the history and traditions.
Upgrade and indulge your senses with a relaxing cruise on the Thames, or a quintessentially British afternoon tea at the Rubens, overlooking Buckingham Palace.
Fun fact: Mascots like the Irish Guard's Seamus, the Royal Regiment of Scotland's Cruachan the Pony, and the Mercian Regiment's Ram add charm to ceremonial events.

Inclusions

Guided coach tour to Buckingham Palace
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Experienced guide
WiFi and USB charging on board
Personal audio headset
Thames River cruise (as per option selected)
Afternoon tea at the Rubens overlooking Buckingham Palace. See menu here (as per option selected)

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Carsten

5/5

Apr, 2024

Our travel guide was a very charming eloquent Lady, who explained everything and told many little secrets of the city. The bus driver was also an expert, while it was not easy to get along all the closures because of the London Marathon...

Yadira

3/5

Apr, 2024

Firstly, for the price of the tour, I thought that we would have access to see inside the palace. Second, with so many people there is very little visibility to see the changing of the guard and take even a video. In general it did not meet my expectations.

Deemah

5/5

Nov, 2024

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Your experience

A royal tour of London

Meet your tour guide and set off on a panoramic drive through the capital. Along the way, pass by London's most iconic sights, from Westminster Abbey and Big Ben to St Paul's Cathedral and much, much more! Disembark at Buckingham Palace to watch a centuries-old British ceremony that is an essential London experience.

Historic British traditions

The Changing of the Guard ceremony marks the official shift change of the Household Regiment - the King’s guards stationed at Buckingham Palace. Watch in awe as the New Guard marches in to assume responsibility for protecting the Palace. Dressed in their scarlet suits and bearskin hats, these guards exemplify British pomp and ceremony in a showing that absolutely can’t be missed. After, you can upgrade your tickets and choose to go on a Thames River cruise, or enjoy afternoon tea at the Rubens, which overlooks Buckingham Palace.

Know before you go

Additional information

If there is no changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, you will instead see the ceremony at Horse Guards Parade.
River cruise is independent and is a one-way trip from Westminster Pier to Tower Pier.
Children aged between 3 to 16 years will be served the children's afternoon tea menu.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.