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Pass By: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England

The Changing of the Queen’s Life Guard at the Horse Guards Parade features much of the ceremony of the more famous guard change in front of Buckingham Palace but with the added bonus of armored soldiers and highly trained horses. Unlike the guards at Buckingham, you can also stand right next to the horse guards and take pictures with them.

Pass By: St. James's Park, Horse Guards Road The Storeyard, London SW1A 2BJ England

St. Jame's Park

Pass By: St. James's Palace, London England

St. Jame's Palace

Pass By: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England

After you’ve witnessed these two jaw-dropping ceremonies, we have one more surprise in store for you. We end our tour atop an exclusive dome in Westminster that has the best views in the city of Westminster Abbey and 360-degree views over the rest of the city. Spared from the Blitz because of its similarities (in the eyes of German bombers) to St. Paul’s Dome, it is one of the hidden gems of the area and it’s only open to your group!

Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, Horse Guards Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX England

The Changing of the Queen’s Life Guard at the Horse Guards Parade features much of the ceremony of the more famous guard change in front of Buckingham Palace but with the added bonus of armored soldiers and highly trained horses. Unlike the guards at Buckingham, you can also stand right next to the horse guards and take pictures with them.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England

Houses of Parliament

Stop At: Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA England

The Changing of the Queen’s Life Guard at the Horse Guards Parade features much of the ceremony of the more famous guard change in front of Buckingham Palace but with the added bonus of armored soldiers and highly trained horses. Unlike the guards at Buckingham, you can also stand right next to the horse guards and take pictures with them.

Please be advised that 'Changing of the Guard' can be canceled last minute due to bad weather, and does not take place every day. On days this ceremony does not take place, guests will see the Queen's Life Guard Change, Horse Guards Parade.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Parliament Square, London England

Parliament Square

Pass By: Take Walks, London England

Take Walks

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Included

Changing the Guard (From special vantage points)
Exclusive rooftop access for panoramic views
Expert local tour guide
Small Groups of 15 people
Entry/Admission - Changing of the Guard

Not included

Food & Beverages
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
This tour ends with access to an exclusive panoramic viewpoint. Due to security reasons this viewpoint is not accessible to children under the age of 16, pregnant women and people with heart conditions. Access may be limited due to local events.
There are 166 steps to reach the top of the dome therefore is inaccessible to guests with mobility impairments, wheelchair users and/or strollers.
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers