Royal London Coach Tour with Changing of the Guard
Royal London Coach Tour with Changing of the Guard
Duration: 3 hours
3 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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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.
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.
Guided coach tour to Buckingham Palace
Changing of the Guard Ceremony (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays)
Changing of the Horse Guard Ceremony (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday)
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](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/f10b2b293c52a3f0a98df6f4e04929e4-Afternoon%20tea%20menu.pdf) (as per option selected)
Tour guide speaking to passengers on a coach transfer.
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.
Tourists walking towards Buckingham Palace on Westminster tour, London.
Guards in red uniforms and bearskin hats at Buckingham Palace ceremony.
Tour guide speaking to passengers on a coach transfer.
Tourists walking towards Buckingham Palace on Westminster tour, London.
Guards in red uniforms and bearskin hats at Buckingham Palace ceremony.
Guards in red uniforms and bearskin hats perform at Changing of the Guard, London.
Additional information
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The Changing of the Foot Guards Ceremony takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
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Please note that if you book your tour on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, you’ll see the Changing of the Horse Guard Ceremony instead.
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River cruise is independent and is a one-way trip from Westminster Pier to Tower Pier.
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Children aged between 3 to 16 years will be served the children's afternoon tea menu.
Changing of the Guards ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, London.
Cruise boat on Thames River with view of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, London.
Guards in red uniforms and bearskin hats perform at Changing of the Guard, London.
Changing of the Guards ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, London.
Cruise boat on Thames River with view of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, London.
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