Josin did a wonderful job, he was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable all while making jokes too. Definitely recommend going with him!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Expert tour guide; choose from English, German, Spanish or French
- Changing of the guard (takes place on select days; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday)
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Buckingham Palace entry
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- IMPORTANT: We DO NOT meet at Buckingham Palace, please read the meeting location address very carefully. Please meet outside the front of Santander Bank, where your esteemed tour guide will be waiting for you.
Return
- Within a 2 minute walk you will find Big Ben & The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Bridge and Parliament Square.
Itinerary
Escape the city bustle and step into the royal greenery where your premium London experience begins. As we stroll beneath the canopy of historic trees, your expert guide will bring the hidden history of the British monarchy to life with fascinating storytelling, no dry textbook lectures here. It’s the perfect, scenic introduction to Royal London.
Step away from the massive crowds and discover London’s most underrated royal gem. St. James's Palace is rich in Tudor history and royal drama, having been built by King Henry VIII. You'll see the stunning red-brick architecture and the traditional guards on duty. Our guides share gripping, lesser-known stories of royal scandals, marriages, and secrets that shaped British history. It’s a captivating stop that most generic tours skim right past!
Get a glimpse into modern royal history at Clarence House, the much-loved former home of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and the official residence of King Charles III. Here, we connect the past to the present, discussing the current Royal Family and daily life behind the palace walls. We keep the pacing relaxed so you can admire the elegant architecture, ask your burning questions about modern royalty and take stunning photos.
Tucked away in the heart of Westminster, Lancaster House is one of London's most breathtaking architectural masterpieces. Walking past its golden stone facade makes you feel like you've stumbled into a beautifully preserved piece of royal history.
Stand before the world’s most famous royal residence! Your guide knows the best vantage points to see the King's Guard and will share the inside scoop on royal life, palace secrets, and the history of the Changing of the Guard. Our expert guides give you the best views and an unforgettable, interactive experience. Please note, the tour does not go inside Buckingham Palace.
Walk down the political heartbeat of the UK! On Whitehall, you will see the historic Horse Guards, the entrance to Downing Street (home of the Prime Minister), and stunning government architecture. Your guide will effortlessly weave together tales of political power, royal executions, and historic pageantry.
Conclude your royal journey outside the spectacular Westminster Abbey, the epicentre of British royal coronations, weddings, and burials for nearly a thousand years. Marvel at the jaw-dropping Gothic architecture while your guide shares the incredible history of the heroes, poets, and monarchs honored inside. We wrap up our experience right here in the heart of Westminster.
Strolling through St. James's Park is the perfect way to escape the busy city streets and take in some beautiful greenery. With its peaceful lake and views stretching toward Buckingham Palace, it feels like walking through a postcard.
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Reviews
Jasin was super friendly and made the tour amazing. He taught our group lots of interesting facts throughout the tour and good humor.
Awesome experience great knowledge 👌
Yassine was great! Very knowledgeable and fun!
Yaseen was amazing and very knowledgeable!! Definitely worth it!!!
Awesome experience great way to learn about the history of the guards
Walking tour outside buckingham palace. Nothing really special about it. Could take the same walk for free
The meet up should have been better at the entrance of the park to the palace. The guide waa very funny and had.lots of interesting trivias as well as to date information and news.
Becky was a wealth of knowledge, very friendly, and answered many questions. Great tour
Jude was very knowledgable and is a great storyteller. We even lucked up and witnessed the Queen leaving the Clarence House as we passed that area. Such a fun moment.
During the changing of the guard you don’t get very close to the castle. Otherwise, it was a great tour.
Great tour and knowledgeable tour guide Yason. He made sure we had a great view to all the events.
Yason was great! Very informative
Yason was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Was a great time.
Yason was a great tour guide. Great communication and a very pleasant guide.
Great tour!! Yason was very nice and friendly.
Barbara our travel guide was excellent. She provided in depth explanation to the history highlights of the monarchy. She placed us in the best spot to view the changing of the guard- it was awesome. We also were able to see the Horse Guard Sentry Box Swap ceremony at Whitehall castle ( which our guide offered to do for our group)
Easy to book and easy to find the guide. They were not changing guards the day we went so we got to take pictures in front of Buckingham Palace.
The tour guide (Yaseem, I believe) was pleasant and approachable. Incidentally, I was touched to (accidentally) catch part of the story of his daughter’s premature birth, which helped to endear him to me. The best part of the tour was seeing the place where parts of ‘Diana: The Mourning After’ were filmed (i.e., the road in front of Buckingham Palace). Long live Hitch!
Yasin our guide did an excellent time. He controlled the group and kept things moving seamlessly. He also doke loud enough to hear. Thank you!
Yasin was amazing. We had a great time at the tour and learned about history. He’s knowledgeable and we had a very interactive tour
Yassin is a fantastic guide. You’ll never see the places he shows you. Amazing value for the money. Ask for Yassin.
Great experience and highly recommend. Yassin is highly knowledgeable but more importantly very personality and makes it a fun fun experience. Thank you so much!
Yasim was fantastic!! Very personable and knowledgeable / thankful for his kindness!
Joan was our guide. We did not like how she keep bashing Megan Marle and Harry. We were very offended by the things she said. Not professional at all. Keep your personal opinions out of my tour. There were a group of six black women from USA and shevjust kept saying ugly things about Megan and Harry. Started to leave the tour and request our money back..
Weather can affect the actual Changing of the Guard! However, while we had a few bouts of showers in the hour before, the full process took place. Bring rain gear just in case!
Not good value for money. Visited only the outside of Buckingham palace, no changing of the guard your and the title of tour should be changed to reflect it. The tour guide decided to show us the horses stable but she was walking so fast, we lost her and realised she must have intentionally left us behind because she did not look back to check on her team!
Yassin was a great & knowledgeable tour guide combining interesting information with humour and patience. From Buckingham Palace to the Whitehall.
Yassin was amazing. Great info. Patient. Full of info. Would def do again!!
Our guide Yasmin was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and was a great tour. Definitely need to book this tour
Becky our guide was so nice, she explained us all the history and details…!
Very good tour thanks to Yacine I recommend
Yasine was a great guide! He provided loads of good and practical information and made the tour fun and worthwhile.
Meeting at Piccadilly‘s was a good location because it was right across the park going directly to the sites that we needed to see and Ali our guide was absolutely great. He was well informed of all the sites that we did see and very helpful in any questions that we had.
Jude was an amazing guide. Easy flat walk. Best tour we have done.
Jude was really informative..we learnt lots of information..he even helped us with our kids pram. We enjoyed the tour. Thanks
Awesome guide, Jude! Lots of great stories and information.
It was a cool experience getting to see the guards and horses. I enjoyed it thoroughly! Yaseen was a great tour guide and explained everything very well.
It was really nice and easy to understand we took photos and yaseen was amazing he explained nicely and I learnt so many new things
Great tour with Yassine, who spoke perfect French! He took us to the right places at the right time — exactly what we were looking for. A great experience. Thank you, Yassine!
Jude was exceptionally well informed, friendly and approachable. He knew lots and very good at communicating and great at guiding a big group through big crowds
Jude is excellent! We have learnt so much history with him. He knows so much!! Definitely recommended!!
Jude is sharp and very friendly.
Jude was an excellent guide, he did not only bring along a lot of knowledge but also made the whole experience super fun. Well done!
Jude was absolutely amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable and kind. We learned a lot and had a blast. I would recommend Jude to absolutely anyone who would like to go on this tour.
The guide who is top notch frankly nothing to add
Yassin ❤️ the best guide ever !!! Incredible guide and great tour. Sad that it is over.
Super guide, lots of humor, energy, and very good explanations!! I recommend Yassine 100%!!
Yassine is great! Thanks to him, he knows all the tips Maybe we should meet in the green park instead
Very friendly guide. Everything was very well explained and he gave us plenty of tips for the rest of our stay
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