Royal London with Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour

At a glance

Royal London with Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour is a 4h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Evan Evans Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $541.30 per person. Included: 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.

Quick facts

Duration

4h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–6 per booking · adult required

Ages

Child 3–15 · Adult 16–99

Cancellation

See cancellation policy

Options & availability

• Tour with separate tour guide

  from $197.21

  With entry Pickup included

  Days:

  Every day

  Start times:

  09:00

  Check availability →

Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   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.

2. Stop 2

   St James’s Park includes The Mall and Horse Guards Parade, and is surrounded by landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Whitehall.

3. Stop 3 · 30m

   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.

4. Stop 4

   The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066, and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs. The church we see today was begun by Henry III in 1245. It’s one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, and has the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint at its heart.

5. Stop 5

   Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and House of Lords. It is responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinising the Government.

6. Stop 6

   Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.

7. Stop 7

   Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.

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Good to know

• 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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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