Westminster Abbey Express Tour with Changing of the Guard
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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Excellent
So much to see inside the Westminster Abbey, so much history and beautiful architecture. Ben did a great job as guide and manoeuvred us through the crowds expertly. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Tripadvisor customer · Escape760224 · Aug 12, 2025 Excellent
We had a great time touring Westminister and seeing the facility along with the horse guards. Jane was our guide and she was fantastic. We were extremely fortunate to be the only couple for the tour, which provided us with such personalized service. She did such a nice job explaining everything and provided us with so many unique historical facts. We would highly recommend this tour. Being able to skip the main line at Westminister was also very nice. We did the tour in mid March and the weather was perfect.
Tripadvisor customer · Lance · Mar 20, 2025 Excellent
The tour was excellent and the tour guide, Julia, was extremely knowledgeable and easy to understand. I would highly recommend taking a Walks tour!
Verified · Carly · Canada · Female · Oct 12, 2024 Excellent
Tour guide was super knowledgeable and cared about Everyone in the group stayed together ,had the best spots to take pics and shared some very interesting facts .. you get earphones so you can hear your guide ! I loved that !!!
GetYourGuide customer · Lori · United States · Oct 08, 2024 Excellent
Nigel was amazing! Friendly and helpful, very knowledgeable and funny! An experience my mom and I will cherish always!
Verified · Kathryn · USA · Female · Sep 26, 2024You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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