Walking Tour : Panorama of Westminster (with Changing of the Guard) + Windsor


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: London, London

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

London is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, and with good reason. It has so much to offer including a multitude of attractions, interesting places to see, and diverse cuisines. One thing that London has that is unique among cities its size is the Changing of the Guard ceremony every day at 11 AM. Now, you can take a tour that combines both experiences – Westminster area and Buckingham Palace.

Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel, and after a brief drive, your first stop will be at Buckingham Palace to observe the Changing of the Guard. The ceremony takes place five times a day, weather permitting, so if this time is not available you can choose another time.

Your guide will regale you with the history and traditions of the monarchy and the soldiers who guard them, ensuring you are in perfect spots for photos.

Next, you'll explore the Westminister. Here you'll visit the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and walk around Parliament Square.


What's Included

Official Tour Guide for 4 hours

Pick up and drop off from your hotel

Private Tour

Taxes

What's Not Included

Food and drinks


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 1 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Westminster is a world-renowned destination, located in the heart of London. Westminster is renowned for its exquisite architecture and grandeur.
Westminster has an estimated population of 38,000 people and a daytime population of about 90,000. people.

The Palace of Westminster is the home of the Houses of Parliament. There are four parliamentary constituencies in Westminster: the Cities of London and Westminster, the City of Kingston upon Thames, South West Surrey, and Cities of London and Westminster.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Windsor
Windsor is a town in England, the largest in the county of Berkshire. It is a major commercial and retail centre and an important historic site. The town is near the southern edge of the county, on the River Thames. Windsor was founded in 912 AD by Edward the Elder as part of a royal estate. It grew as a commercial centre during the late 11th and early 12th centuries when it became one of Britain's first walled towns.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Westminster Abbey
The Abbey is a complex of buildings in the heart of London, close to the River Thames. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in London and has been described as "the spiritual home of the United Kingdom."

The Monks of the Order of St Benedict, commonly known as "Benedictines", came to England in 596 AD and became the first Christian monks to live according to the Rule of St Benedict. Their success was largely due to establishing a simple lifestyle that suited British culture.

The Abbey and its grounds have been owned by succeeding religious orders since 1066 and the 600-acre site is now owned by the Crown.Henry III was buried in Westminster Abbey on his death in 1272.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a an English country house located in Windsor, Berkshire, near Maidenhead.

The castle has grown from a fortification in the 11th century into a palace complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site over the following centuries. The castle is now one of the largest tourist attractions in England, welcoming over three million people every year, making it one of the most visited tourist attractions in Europe. The castle stands on the site of a Roman fort, which was destroyed by King Henry I. The castle is enclosed by walls up to high and wide, with turrets at intervals along them, and is irregular in shape because it consists of different periods of building with parts dating back to Norman times and others more recent.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Big Ben
You will see the famous Big Ben and Buckingham Palace where you can observe the changing of the guard whenever it is done.

Big Ben is a nickname for the Great Bell of the Palace of Westminster. At its completion its weight was 7,000lb and it is 13.5 feet in diameter. The Great Bell is the largest bell in the United Kingdom and among the biggest in Europe.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included


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