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Experience royalty at its finest, with this comprehensive guided tour of the iconic Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard Tour
Experience royalty at its finest, with this comprehensive tour of Westminster Abbey, steeped in history from royal weddings to coronations. Following Britain’s most renowned church, witness the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, an impressive display of British tradition and military precision famous to London.
Westminster Abbey Tour
What you get with this tour
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Skip-the-line walking tour of Westminster Abbey
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Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace
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Expert, English-speaking tour guide
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Learn curious facts about these top attractions from your guide as you walk
Sites Visited
- Changing of the Guards
- St James’s Park
- Buckingham Palace
- Whitehall
- Westminster Abbey
- Parliament Square
- Famous tombs and effigies
- The Quire
- Downing Street
Westminster Abbey guided tour description
Meet your guide at Parliament Square, before walking over to Westminster Abbey where you will bypass crowds and enter the church. Your guide will bring this iconic 1000 year old monument to life with captivating tales of its momentous past.
From the abbey, wonder over to St. James Park, leading you to Buckingham Palace and enjoy the celebrated Changing of the Guards ceremony. Depending on schedules and accessibility, you might also get a chance to glimpse Downing Street, the famed address of Britain’s Prime Minister.
Westminster Abbey
Standing since the 10th century, when a fisherman envisioned St. Peter here, the Abbey resonates with over a thousand years of spiritual significance. It has been a silent witness to significant events like royal coronations, including Princess Diana’s globally televised funeral. Today, it continues to host royal weddings and funerals.
Under the guidance of an expert, learn about its iconic inhabitants from science and literature, such as Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, and Geoffrey Chaucer.
Changing of the Guard
A pleasant walk through St. James Park arriving at Buckingham Palace, right for the Changing of the Guards. Your guide ensures you get the best views of this ceremonial spectacle.
Since 1660, the King’s Guard, comprised of elite soldiers from seven regiments, has been safeguarding the monarch. This ceremonious exchange between the Old Guard and the New Guard, replete with grandeur, also serves a functional role in the King’s defense. Your guide will lead you to the best spots, ensuring an unobstructed view of the parade, accentuated by the harmonious bands and impeccably dressed soldiers.