London Walking Tour with Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard
Free CancellationSkip the Line
Explore royal history at London's famous church before seeing Buckingham Palace's iconic ceremony
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3 h
Max 20 Guests
Without a plan, visitors to London end up missing Westminster Abbey’s hidden stories and losing out on the best view of the Changing of the Guard. With us, skip the line and enter Britain’s most iconic church, led by an expert who reveals royal secrets from coronations to ancient tombs. Then, secure the ultimate spot to witness the Guard’s iconic march. Don’t settle for rushed glimpses—this tour is your key to experiencing London’s grandeur with nothing left unseen.
You’ll meet your authorized Blue Badge guide in Parliament Square for the short walk to magnificent Westminster Abbey, where you’ll skip the line and head straight in to explore. Like a walking Westminster encyclopedia, your guide knows everything worth knowing about this 1,000-year-old site. They’ll bring its history to life with engaging stories of the seismic events that happened here.
Leaving the abbey, you’ll stroll through beautiful St. James Park to Buckingham Palace, just in tim...
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Travelers
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-Line Abbey tickets
Famous tombs
Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard
St. James Park
Max 20 people
Guide gratuity
Hotel pick-up
Food and drink
Meet your guide at Parliament Square
Easily reachable by public transport and near the iconic Westminster Palace, Parliament Square is the perfect spot to begin your tour.
Westminster Abbey
Easily reachable by public transport and near the iconic Westminster Palace, Parliament Square is the perfect spot to begin your tour.
Coronation Chair
See for yourself the elegant Coronation Chair, used in the coronation of nearly every English and British monarch since the 14th century.
Famous tombs of UK Monarchs
Visit the final resting places of monarchs like Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots, encapsulated within the abbey's historic walls.
Poet's corner
Meander over to the South Transept of the Abbey, where literary giants like Chaucer, Dickens, and Kipling rest.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Meet your friendly local guide in Parliament Square, in front of the statue of Abraham Lincoln. It's just a couple of minutes' walk from here to Westminster Abbey. Your tour will end at Buckingham Palace after the Changing of the Guard.
We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you and wearing a pair of comfortable shoes since this is a walking tour.
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The Tour Guys Don’t Disappoint!!!
Debra Moore
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May 09, 2025
We had a fabulous and fun tour with Padder as our very funny and knowledgeable guide! Unfortunately, there was no Changing of the Guards today but that gave us more time in the Abbey. Definitely recommend a morning tour then being part of the masses standing forever in queue!
Informative with a twist of humor
Paige Funkhouser
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May 05, 2025
Loved our guide! He was very informative but also light-hearted and a great sense of humor.
Joseph Ou
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May 04, 2025
Kathleen Langley
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May 02, 2025
Very informative
Elizabeth Hammerstrand
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April 27, 2025
Lots and lots of great history ! We did not get to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham but rather the parade down the street. This was very disappointing for us and by the time we got to the palace area it was too late to get close. Very detailed history at Westminster and we did get in very early there and leaned a great deal. That sort of the tour was fantastic
Excellent tour.
Don Staheli
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April 21, 2025
This a fine tour especially with the changing of the guard. Ariana is a walking encyclopedia. She handles the group well and gives a remarkable narration. Wear good shoes and dress for the weather.
Deborah Sexter
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April 16, 2025
Knowledgeable Guide
Catherine Tesarek
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April 10, 2025
A great tour of an incredible place! The guide was extremely knowledgeable and went out of her way to share the information so that we didn’t miss any details. She was very professional, fun and gave us a great portrait of British culture and history.
Very knowledeable
JOANNE GROTE
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April 07, 2025
It was a wonderful tour. Andrew was very knowledgeable and knew the best place for photographs. Highly recommend
Karen Wilkinson
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April 05, 2025
Michael Kornbluth
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April 03, 2025
Katherine muir
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April 03, 2025
A Must!
Kymberly Emanuel
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March 27, 2025
I took the 9am tour on March 24th with Stephen. He was phenomenal!
Westminster Abbey is incredible and so much more than a church. There was so much to learn and see and Stephen did a wonderful job on guiding our group throughout the tour and ensuring that we saw all the most important sites. He was extremely patient, took care to keep us all together, answered all questions, and was very respectful of the abbey and all those who rest within. He was an encyclopedia of knowledge and I don’t know how he manages to retain so much history!
We also got to see Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the corner of 10 Downing Street, and the changing of the guard which was quite special and we had an excellent view! London is so rich in history and for better or worse, it’s fascinating!
This and my tour of The Tower of London were two of the highlights of my trip! During my two weeks in Europe, I took 3 tours (including the Louvre in Paris) and all my experiences were top notch! I can’t wait to book another tour with The Tour Guide for my next trip. :)
Kathryn
Kathryn G Bludis
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March 20, 2025
We had such a lovely tour, and highly recommend you book the morning group visit to the Abbey and the changing of the Guard. We had the pleasure of spending the tour with Jackie and she is quite knowledgable. She kept a good pace and found us all the best views for the changing of the guard. Jackie is a great story teller and she knows her history! Thank you again!
Dayna Duncan
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March 17, 2025
A Wonderful Experience
Tom Kotti
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March 12, 2025
A wonderful experience. Dan did an outstanding job. He is very knowledgeable and his presentation was superb. I can’t imagine anyone could do a better job.
We highly recommend!
Tammy Villanueva
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March 12, 2025
Brett Moore
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March 10, 2025
Amazing!
Theresa Blackwell
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February 15, 2025
Jeremy was awesome in every way—from his great storytelling to his tricks to ensuring we saw the changing of the guard ceremony in its full pomp close up. We learned so much about Westminster Abbey and the royal family.
Barbara Koenig
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January 31, 2025
Mark Ray
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January 19, 2025
Excellent tour
Bruce Colbert
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January 17, 2025
I highly recommend this tour! The tour covers sights that would have been missed on a self-tour, and helped with timing of activities, such as the Changing of the Guard. Jane was very knowledgeable and personable! Great pacing, and fun!
