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See the royal side of London in a day with a Changing of Guards ceremony, Westminster walking tour, and a Thames afternoon tea cruise for a perfect British blend!
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Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace and then relax on a Thames cruise, sipping afternoon tea for a perfect British experience.
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See Buckingham Palace's grand exteriors and spot other royal attractions like St. Paul’s and Big Ben as you cruise the Thames.
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Feel like a real Londoner as you explore sights on your 1.5-hour guided walking tour of Westminster and enjoy a proper British tea with scones on the river.
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Don't just see the sights, understand them! With commentary, live or recorded, you'll get the inside scoop on both the British traditions and experiences.
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Changing of the Guards
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Changing of the Guard Ceremony outside Buckingham Palace
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1.5-hour walking tour around Buckingham Palace
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Expert English-speaking tour guide
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Small group tour at Buckingham Palace grounds
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Audio headsets for Changing of Guards ceremony
Afternoon Tea Cruise
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1.5-hour Thames River cruise with British afternoon tea
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Afternoon tea and British snacks (menu [here])
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Live or pre-recorded commentary onboard
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, Germany, France and over 50 countries have loved this experience
Lorraine
Apr, 2025Verified booking
The tour guide, David was so interesting with his knowledge of the history. We had a great experience! Highly recommend it.Nancy
Apr, 2025Verified booking
The whole experience was very well planned. Babs was an EXCEPTIONAL guide. She was knowledgeable, funny, entertaining and got us to all the perfect spots at the right time to see the action! We would recommend this experience for those new or experienced London visitors.
Lino
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Very difficult to find our meeting point. This needs to be simpler for tourists who are not familiar with the city. Even locals were not sure where our meeting place was! We found it just in time as our group was ready to go. So glad we gave ourselves the extra time to navigate ourselves. Once our tour started it was all worth the trouble. Our tour guide Sara was charming with a sense of humor. She was lovely. Well explained walking tour and excellent areas chosen to see the changing of the guard's marching band. We highly recommend this tour.
Angel
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide "Babs" was wonderful. Perfect spots chosen for us to get the best view, lots of great information and tips for the rest of our trip. Definitely worth doing!Rodrigues
Mar, 2025Verified booking
The tour of the various places around Buckingham Palace. The changing of the guard. Too bad the guide didn't speak French. For such a touristy city, it would be nice if the guides were multilingual. So we didn't understand the various explanations. We followed the group.
Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, go on a guided Westminster walking tour, and finish your day with a delightful 90-min Thames River afternoon tea cruise.
Changing of the Guards
Go on an English-guided small group tour to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony just outside Buckingham Palace. Spot the iconic guards dressed in distinctive red tunics and hats as you listen to your guide’s detailed commentary about the tradition and the Palace. After, enjoy a 1.5-hour walking tour of the city of Westminster and spot more royal attractions! Stroll through St James's Park, the oldest Royal Park in London, see The Mall with great views of Buckingham Palace, and spot St James's Palace.
Afternoon Tea Cruise
Relax with your friends and family on a 90-min Thames River cruise, sipping on traditional English tea as you board your cruise from Tower Pier. Enjoy the afternoon tea experience as well as a Thames River cruise, making this perfect for culture lovers and foodies. Savor unlimited British teas, freshly baked scones, and other delights onboard your luxury cruise as you pass London’s most famous riverside landmarks like the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, HMS Belfast, and more. The best part? Your cruise includes live or recorded commentary allowing you to learn more about all of these attractions.
What’s not allowed
Changing of the Guard
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Additional information
Changing of the Guard
- Changing of the Foot Guards Ceremony takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Please note that if you book your tour on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, you’ll see the Changing of the Household Cavalry Ceremony instead.
Afternoon Tea Cruise
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Infants under the age of 2 will be charged the child rate.
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Some tables are situated in close proximity to other diners and are pre-allocated before boarding. All tables are fixed to the floor and cannot be moved. Window tables are available, which seats up to two people only.
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The boat can cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free people but is unable to offer menus that are both vegan and gluten-free. Please get in touch with City Cruises on 0207 7400 400 at the time of booking to provide your dietary preferences.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
Thames River Afternoon Cruise with British Tea & Scones
Boarding point
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Board your cruise at Tower Millennium Pier.
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Address: Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT, UK
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