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Skip the Line Westminster Abbey & Guard Change

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Immerse yourself in two iconic London experiences in one morning on this unforgettable tour. Begin your day with skip-the-line access to Westminster Abbey and explore one of England's most legendary monuments with a guide who knows the site like the back of their hand. From there, you're off to the Changing of the Guard. But you won’t just watch the ceremony—you'll get as close as you can to the action. Your guide will lead you straight to the best vantage points and most secluded spots for a close-up peek at London’s most popular spectacle. Witness two different ceremonies from four different angles as your guide regales you with the unbelievable history of the iconic tradition.
  • Licensed Blue Badge guide
  • Skip the line Westminster Abbey tickets
  • Small group of 20 guests maximum
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Departure Point

London SW1P 3JX, UK This tour meets at the Millicent Garrett Fawcett Statue Parliament Square at London SW1P 3JX. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a Walks sign.

Return Details

Horse Guards Parade, London SW1A 2ET, Verenigd Koninkrijk Horse Guards Parade

  • Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom
    Your morning begins with skip-the-line access to one of the most storied buildings in the United Kingdom: Westminster Abbey. From royal weddings and funerals to coronations and more, this site has witnessed countless events that are immortalized in history books around the world. There's a lot to see here—from the Coronation Chair and the stunning High Altar to the tombs of countless historical greats—and trying to navigate it on your own can feel overwhelming. Luckily, your guide will lead you straight to the can't-miss spots so you can make the most of every second in this sacred space.
    90 minutes
  • Wellington Barracks, London, United Kingdom
    After leaving the Abbey, you'll witness the guards preparing to make their famous march. These are real soldiers with real weapons carrying out their daily duty of protecting the Palace. Hear about what their duties include and the significance of their highly symbolic uniforms. March alongside the soldiers and head to a special vantage point near the Wellington Barracks, home to all the Foot Guard’s Bands, that lets you get as close as possible to the action.
    60 minutes
  • Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, London, United Kingdom
    Stroll across St. James’s Park to learn the history of this royal green space and arrive at the Horse Guards Parade. Watch the equally impressive Changing of the King’s Life Guard, which features mounted, armor-clad soldiers and their immaculately groomed steeds.
    60 minutes
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE - The Changing of the Guard is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before 11am. When this occurs, customers will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music or parade.
  • Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
  • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
  • Please contact Viator Customer Care in advance if you or a member of your party have any mobility issues or special needs to help us provide you with the best experience on your tour with us.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Lance M
20 Mar 2025
We had a great time touring Westminister and seeing the facility along with the horse guards. Jane was our guide and she was fantastic. We were extremely fortunate to be the only couple for the tour, which provided us with such personalized service. She did such a nice job explaining everything and provided us with so many unique historical facts. We would highly recommend this tour. Being able to skip the main line at Westminister was also very nice. We did the tour in mid March and the weather was perfect.
Thomas_G
14 Nov 2024
Our guide Suzanne met us at the appointed time. We were the only ones on this tour and she gave us a marvelous morning of history, architecture and pomp. She was kind and caring. She was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. It was a wonderful experience.
kathy_e
26 Oct 2024
We missed the changing of the guard, we walked right past as it happened behind a lot of people to the very end of the crowd. There were places we could have stopped to catch some of it but we kept moving until it was over! We only got to see some of it afterward in the pictures I took with my phone way above my head. We thought that booking a tour would be the best way to see this but obviously we could have done better on our own. The Abbey was great to see. However, we had no time to explore it on our own. All of a sudden, we were rushed over to the palace for the guard tour. Afterward the guide just walked us around some park to look at things we had no interest in. We finally just left the tour as we had no opportunity to use the restroom the entire time. Ended up going to a nearby pub (fortunately)where we could relieve ourselves. I would recommend not offering these two tours together unless you reverse the order of the tours. Our guide wasn't particularly excited about doing his job. He wanted to tell us about how he had previously worked in television in the US and on the Sesame Street program, etc. Overall I would have liked a refund and my husband feels the same. We have taken other viator tours that we were really happy with, but not this one. Thanks for asking.
This tour in London is organized by Walks - UK

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