Walking Tours

Westminster Abbey Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard & Optional Buckingham Palace Trip

Name: Westminster Abbey Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard & Optional Buckingham Palace Trip
Start: 2024-05-04T09:00:00
End: 2024-05-04T19:00:00
Location: London

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Explore the historic Westminster Abbey and witness the Changing of the Guard in a small group with a guide, and visit Buckingham Palace with a ticket upgrade.

Highlights

Soak in the essence of London’s history on a small-group, exclusive guided tour of Westminster Abbey, a 1000-year-old architectural marvel.
Witness the pomp of the Changing of the Guard ceremony, watching the majestic King's Foot Guards in their striking tunics and bearskin hats.
Explore the Abbey's grandeur; from the highest Gothic nave in England to the poignant tomb of the Unknown Warrior from World War I.
Upgrade for an extended royal treatment with a visit to Buckingham Palace, admiring priceless English and French furniture and coronation ensembles.
Fun Fact: Queen Victoria was the first monarch to greet her subjects on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. She began this tradition in 1851.

Inclusions

Small group guided tour of Westminster Abbey
English-speaking guide
Entry to Buckingham Palace (optional)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Your experience

A historic journey through royal traditions

Immerse yourself in the UK's glorious past with this small-group guided tour through the splendid Westminster Abbey. Navigated by an English-speaking guide well-versed in British history, you'll walk through the hallowed halls that have seen the coronation of 40 British monarchs. The awe-inspiring Gothic architecture will captivate you, with the Abbey's nave standing as the highest in England. Traverse the same path as countless historical figures, from Elizabeth I to Isaac Newton, their final resting places nestled within these ancient walls.

A peek into royalty

For an extended royal experience, upgrade your tickets to include a visit to the extravagant Buckingham Palace. With a guarantee to skip any long queues, access the opulent state rooms housing some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. This opportunity lets you admire the coronation ensembles of King Charles III and Queen Camilla displayed in the grand ballroom.

Know before you go

Accessibility

This tour is not wheelchair, pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Note: If tickets are booked on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, you’ll witness the change of the Household Cavalry.
Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before the morning of the ceremony. On such occasions, see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march without the usual music or parade.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.