Skip the Line Westminster Abbey & Guard Change Tour
3.5 hours
Max 20
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Start your morning with skip-the-line access at Westminster Abbey, beating the crowds to the Coronation Chair and the most famous tombs.
- Experience two separate Changing of the Guard ceremonies (one with horses!) from four different vantage points.
- Check out London's most famous royal sites, including Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace and Clarence House.
- Learn more about the British royals and the instantly recognizable guards that protect them with insights from your local guide.
- Sites Visited
- Westminster Abbey
- Buckingham Palace
- St James's Palace
- St James's Park
- Clarence House
- The Mall
- Horse Guards Parade
- Wellington Barracks
- Tour Includes
- Skip-the-line Westminster Abbey tickets
- Licensed Blue Badge guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
Witness two Changing of the Guard ceremonies from special vantage points on an insider's tour.
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Total Customer Reviews: 69
Verified Ratings
4.7 /5
based on 56 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Great
Our guide was terrific.
The only issue I had was when the Mounted police officer came forward and stopped right in front of me
when we were about to witness the changing of the guard. I couldn't see any part until the very end
when the Officer moved further up the line.
Verified · Jill · Oct 19, 2023 · USA · Female
Excellent
Anne was an incredible tour guide. Super personable and she did everything to accommodate us and we were able to see all the change of guard in multiple places!
Verified · Nayelli · Oct 07, 2023 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Polly was an excellent guide, she had good knowledge of the subject, could answer our questions and provided an enjoyable tour
Verified · Stephanie · Aug 21, 2023 · Australia · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Our tour guide, Anna was fantastic. Absolutely incredible with knowledge and putting us in the best place to be. Kudos to her.
Viator customer · Jul 15, 2023
Excellent
Our guide was extremely informative and very funny. We learned a great deal and also made some nice friends during the tour.
Viator customer · Jul 10, 2023
Reviews from our guests
Skip the Line Westminster Abbey & Guard Change Tour
Verified rating
4.7 /5
56 Walks’ customer ratings
Guide 4.9/5
Guest reviews
69
total guest reviews
Excellent 51 83.9%
Great 15 21.7%
Good 2 2.9%
Average 1 1.4%
Poor 0 0%
Latest reviews
Great
Our guide was terrific.
The only issue I had was when the Mounted police officer came forward and stopped right in front of me
when we were about to witness the changing of the guard. I couldn't see any part until the very end
when the Officer moved further up the line.
Verified · Jill · Oct 19, 2023 · USA · Female
Excellent
Anne was an incredible tour guide. Super personable and she did everything to accommodate us and we were able to see all the change of guard in multiple places!
Verified · Nayelli · Oct 07, 2023 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Polly was an excellent guide, she had good knowledge of the subject, could answer our questions and provided an enjoyable tour
Verified · Stephanie · Aug 21, 2023 · Australia · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Our tour guide, Anna was fantastic. Absolutely incredible with knowledge and putting us in the best place to be. Kudos to her.
Viator customer · Jul 15, 2023
Excellent
Our guide was extremely informative and very funny. We learned a great deal and also made some nice friends during the tour.
Viator customer · Jul 10, 2023
Excellent
Our tour guide, Sue, was terrific. We liked the variety of the tour and how we moved around from place to place to follow the changing of the guard ceremony.
Verified · Elizabeth · Jul 09, 2023 · Female · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
Tour guide made the tour outstanding.
Verified · Kace · Jul 08, 2023 · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years
Great
Tour was to begin at 9:45a. We were supposed to be there 15 minutes early but actually arrived 30 minutes early. We searched and searched for our guide around the Victoria monument and couldn’t find anyone. Finally at 9:50a we found the guide (Billie). She was not holding up a flag or sign. Others on the tour had the same problem too. Tour was good after that.
Verified · Colleen · Jun 27, 2023 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
My guide Pete was over the top excellent. He took great care with me since I was the oldest & somewhat slow walking. He also kept us in the shade & found great locations for us to observe the horses etc. he intervened when another visitor started bullying me & yelling.
Viator customer · Jun 13, 2023
Excellent
Polly did an excellent job as tour guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful. She took us to the support functions that surround the Palace part of the changing such as the band march and the new guards coming from their barracks. She also took us to the pageantry of the Horse Guards ceremony. Highly recommend.
Viator customer · Jun 08, 2023
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
We'll meet in front of the Millicent Garrett Fawcett statue on Parliament Square. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.
Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time
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