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Must-See Free Tour of London: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Royal Guards
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Explora Londres
Duration
2h 15min
Languages
English, Spanish
Meeting point
St. James´s Park underground
From €0
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Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Join me on a tour of London’s most iconic sights as we explore the history of kings, centuries-old ceremonies, fascinating facts, and the events that shaped the United Kingdom while you visit some of the city’s most famous landmarks.
We’ll start with one of the city’s greatest spectacles: the Changing of the Guard ceremony. You’ll discover why this military tradition has become one of London’s most iconic symbols, and you’ll learn to identify the different regiments, their uniforms, and the true significance of this ceremony.
Next, we’ll tour the area around the royal palaces of Buckingham and St. James’s, where we’ll discuss the British royal family and their residences. We’ll continue on to the Horse Guards to discover the origins of another of the oldest military ceremonies.
We’ll continue our tour toward the famous 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister’s residence, while exploring Whitehall and its monuments.
We’ll then arrive at Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster, two of London’s greatest icons, before ending our tour in front of the impressive Westminster Abbey, the setting for coronations and royal weddings.
We’ll start with one of the city’s greatest spectacles: the Changing of the Guard ceremony. You’ll discover why this military tradition has become one of London’s most iconic symbols, and you’ll learn to identify the different regiments, their uniforms, and the true significance of this ceremony.
Next, we’ll tour the area around the royal palaces of Buckingham and St. James’s, where we’ll discuss the British royal family and their residences. We’ll continue on to the Horse Guards to discover the origins of another of the oldest military ceremonies.
We’ll continue our tour toward the famous 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister’s residence, while exploring Whitehall and its monuments.
We’ll then arrive at Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster, two of London’s greatest icons, before ending our tour in front of the impressive Westminster Abbey, the setting for coronations and royal weddings.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Big Ben
- Buckingham Palace
- St James's Park
- Horse Guards Parade
- Westminster Abbey
- Palace of Westminster
- St James's Palace
- Clarence House
- 10 Downing Street
- The Cenotaph
Our Guides
Axel
Marijose
Mauricio
Dalila
Sacbe
On arrival
The guide will be holding a blue or red umbrella, depending on the time slot you selected. We'll send you precise instructions and the exact meeting point via WhatsApp.
Things to note
IMPORTANT: One day before the tour, you will receive a message via WhatsApp with the exact meeting point and instructions on how to identify the guide.
For groups of 5 or more people, the guide may collect payment in advance, regardless of whether the group is made up of two or more reservations.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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