No visit to London is complete until you’ve experienced some of its quintessential traditions and institutions. This tour includes 3 iconic London experiences: the changing of the guard, afternoon tea, and a glimpse into the life of the royal family.
Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard & English Tea
Summary Description
Highlights
- Visit the State Apartments in Buckingham Palace
- Experience the quintessential London institutions of the Changing of the Guard and afternoon tea
- Enjoy informative commentaries and insider knowledge from your expert guide
Description
Your half-day royal London experience begins with the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. The guide will ensure that you’re in prime position to enjoy the best views at this crowded event. Enjoy commentary about the history and pageantry behind the ceremony. Watch the Queen’s foot guards march to Buckingham Palace together with the military band, or if you book on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, see the household cavalry change the guard at the Horse Guards Parade. Next, catch a rare glimpse into the private residence of the royals with a visit inside Buckingham Palace. Tickets give you guaranteed access and there will be no waiting in line. With the help of the official audio guide learn all about the palace’s residents, history, and traditions as well as its furnishings and ornamentation. Slow down the pace a bit with a relaxing stroll to an elegant venue for traditional afternoon tea. Your guide will walk you through the tradition as only a true local can. Work your way through a selection of finger sandwiches before enjoying a classic scone with thick clotted cream and homemade preserves.
Included / Excluded
- • Expert English-speaking tour guide
- • Entrance ticket to Buckingham Palace
- • Small groups of 25 people or fewer
- • Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
- • Traditional afternoon tea
- • Hotel pick-up/drop off
- • Gratuities
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Please note:
- • Photography is not permitted inside Buckingham Palace but is allowed in the gardens
- • Regrettably, this tour cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs or impairments requiring special assistance, or strollers or baby carriages
- • Guests are advised to wear comfortable shoes
- • The changing of the guard does not occur during heavy rains and will be replaced with an extension to the walking tour
- • Occasionally on Sundays the changing of the guard may be rescheduled to early morning, meaning that the tour will not be able to feature this component
- • Please inform us in advance if you have any dietary requirements.
- • Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Anyone arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
- • For help with urgent issues, please phone +44 800 098 8019 (UK toll free).
- • Your City Wonders guide will have a City Wonders sign with the name of the tour, for easy recognition.
- • We are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on group tours.
- • Photography is not permitted inside Buckingham Palace.
- • The tour involves a reasonable amount of walking. Comfortable walking shoes are advised.
- • Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. Delays are possible. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. We recommend bringing only small bags.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| a | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 64 years) | N/A |
| Child (5 - 11 years) | N/A |
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- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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