Skip the Line Westminster Abbey & Guard Change | La Vacanza Travel

Skip the Line Westminster Abbey & Guard Change

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, London
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • London
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Wellington Barracks Birdcage Walk, London SW1E 6HQ England

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.

Duration: 1 hour

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

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Skip the line Westminster Abbey tickets
  • Small group of 20 guests maximum
  • Licensed Blue Badge guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Entry/Admission - Westminster Abbey

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Millicent Garrett Fawcett Statue, London SW1P 3JX, UK


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Horse Guards Parade, London SW1A 2ET, UK

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

W7319MRsamiras

09 Apr, 2024

Marc was a phenomenal guide, knowledgeable, engaging, and funny! He made sure to engage the kids on our tour (ages 7-12) throughout which we and they very much appreciated. He went out of his way to find us the best changing of the guard experiences and was flexible to the needs and wishes of the group!

Janet_A

06 Apr, 2024

The in-depth history that Fia gave us during the visit to the Abbey. She explained who was buried at the Abbey and why.

846sonyap

05 Oct, 2023

Sophi was a superb guide - filled with wonderful facts and tales to tie the whole experience together. Walking from site to site allowed us amazing views and photo ops!

barry_h

29 Sep, 2023

We booked this following an email from TUI suggesting various London experiences. It said that we would see the Guards preparing for the changeover and then, as the title promises , follow them as they march to the change over. It actually comprised a long history lecture at the Victoria Memorial, a visit to the barracks with a distant view of the coming into the assembly yard and setting up, seeing them march past , a dash to see some other guards marching past and a final visit to Horse guards parade where we missed the action This was not what we wanted or were promised and we would have been much better off saving £20 and going to these places ourselves

Christian_C

15 Jul, 2023

Our tour guide, Anna was fantastic. Absolutely incredible with knowledge and putting us in the best place to be. Kudos to her.

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