About this tour
A four-hour private car tour centred on London's royal pageantry. Travel in a Mercedes through Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey, and Elizabeth Tower while your guide shares historical context. The highlight is witnessing the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace—bearskin-capped soldiers in scarlet tunics relieving their predecessors in a ceremony dating back to 1660. If the Palace ceremony isn't scheduled, you'll see the equivalent spectacle at Horse Guards Parade instead. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off within central London zones.
Highlights
- Watch elite Household Division guards exchange duty in full ceremonial dress
- Pass Westminster Abbey, Parliament, and Elizabeth Tower on panoramic route
- Knowledgeable guide provides historical context during drive
- Private Mercedes transport avoids crowds and timetable stress
- Four-hour experience departing 9:00 am, flexible alternative times available
- Ceremony runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday at Palace; Horse Guards as backup
What to expect
Your driver-guide collects you from your London accommodation and heads toward Buckingham Palace. En route, they'll point out major landmarks—the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben—and offer stories about centuries of royal and political history. Once at the Palace, you'll position yourself to view the Changing of the Guard: rows of immaculately uniformed soldiers, regimental band in tow, formally relieving the outgoing guard. The ceremony unfolds with strict military precision and takes roughly 45 minutes to an hour. You'll remain in or near the car for comfort and sightlines. Afterwards, the drive returns you to your starting point.
Good to know
Ceremony schedules vary; confirm dates before booking. The Palace event runs Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun only. Moderate fitness needed if you want to step out for close viewing. Bring a face covering if preferred. Entrance fees to buildings are separate. Pickup works only within London Zones 1–3.
Frequently asked
- How long does Royal London with Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour take?
- Royal London with Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour runs for approximately 4 hours.
- How much does Royal London with Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour cost?
- Prices start from AUD $772 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Royal London with Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Royal London with Changing of the Guard Private Car Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.