Royal London with Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour
Your day begins with a relaxing panoramic drive through London with your expert tour guide. Along the way, your guide will regale you with interesting stories and facts about London's long history. On this scenic journey through the city, you will see all of London's most iconic sights, including Westminster Abbey, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben' and much, much more!
Changing of the Guard Ceremony* At Buckingham Palace, we will stop to watch a ceremony that is the epitome of the pomp and pageantry for which Britain is famous for around the world. Elite soldiers from the British military, also known as the Household Division, have been dutifully guarding the monarch since 1660.
During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards from the New Guard arrive to assume responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace. Accompanied by a regimental marching band, the soldiers of the Household Division are instantly recognisable in their bearskin caps and scarlet tunics. .
Options
Tour with separate tour guide
With entry
Pickup included
What's included in Royal London with Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Buckingham PalacePass-by Only
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
St. James's ParkPass-by Only
St James’s Park includes The Mall and Horse Guards Parade, and is surrounded by landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Whitehall.
Changing of the Guard
The epitome of British pomp and military ceremony for which Britain is famous around the world. Elite soldiers from the military have been dutifully guarding the Monarch since 1660. The 7 regiments that guard the monarch, known as the 'Household Division', are so devoted to their duty that they will famously not acknowledge or allow themselves to be distracted by the public. During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards are accompanied by marching bands playing a rousing mix of military music, whose origins dates back to the morale-boosting songs played before the British military went into battle. If there is no changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, we will see the change of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade.
Inclusions
- Expert Drive Guide or separate Tour Guide & chauffeur (based on option selected)
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade
- Travel in a Mercedes E class or V class
- Panoramic tour of London, including Parliament Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
- Pick-up & Drop-off from your chosen location in London
- Entraces
- Pick-up & Drop-off from outside London Zone 3
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Experience Starts: 9:00 am. Experience Finishes: approximately 1:00 pm. Alternative start and finish times are available upon request.
- The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). Where there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we will see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
- Prices quoted are based on E-Class Mercedes-Benz or V-Class Mercedes-Benz based on the number of people travelling. All other vehicles are on a request basis. Prices are quoted based on an English-speaking guide. If you wish to have a guide that speaks another language, please send us a request . Prices are based on departing and returning to a London location within Zones 1-3 . Full payment required at time of booking. Once confirmed, bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions
- All tours are subject to availability. Guests are encouraged to bring their own face coverings which are recommended when traveling on board our vehicles
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please contact the supplier for pick up and drop off location in London by time of booking or at least 10-14 days prior to your travel/service date of the tour, if you can. Tour departs at approx. 9 am (meeting at 8.45 am) Please note that you must contact us in advance to arrange your hotel pick up & drop off location in order to redeem your tour.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please call or email at least 14-10 days (if you can) in advance (+44 207 950 1777 or [email protected]) to confirm the address of your pick up and drop off location. Meeting Point: If being collected from a hotel please wait for your guide at the concierge desk (or reception desk if there is no concierge). Pick up and drop off will be from your prior agreed location in zones 1-3 (an additional charge applies for zones 4-6 or selected postcodes (see Additional Information). Tour departs 9am approx / meeting at 8:45am / tour finishes 1 pm approx. Please note that you must contact us in advance to arrange your hotel pick up & drop off location in order to redeem your tour.
