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15 Best London Royal Tours

The royal tours travelers actually book: Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms in their summer window, Kensington year-round and the Changing of the Guard from spots that see anything.

1.Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

Explore Buckingham Palace's stunning State Rooms with a multimedia tour, treasures from the Royal Collection, and views of the palace gardens—an authentic royal experience for history lovers and architecture fans alike.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“All of it was amazing and afternoon tea at the end just finished it off nicely”

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3.London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour

Discover London’s iconic sights with a guided tour inside Westminster Abbey, see Big Ben, and walk to Buckingham Palace—all in four hours of engaging storytelling.

★ 4.8

“The guide was so informative. We learned a lot of interesting things and saw some unique places. She kept the tour moving nicely. I highly recommend her tour.”

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5.Best of London Tour inc Tower of London and Changing of the Guard

Explore London's top landmarks in one day with this full-day tour, including the Tower, Westminster Abbey, Thames cruise, and optional London Eye or cream tea.

★ 4.5

“This was an all day experience. They packed a lot into the tour. Everything was so interesting and informative. Our guide was the best. It was very knowledgeable and very personable and made us laugh.. The only thing I would suggest is to add some…”

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6.London: Changing of The Guard Tour

Discover London's iconic Changing of the Guard with this engaging small-group tour. Learn the history, see the ceremony, and enjoy expert insights for a memorable experience.

★ 4.8

“Jo was amazing. She was so knowledgeable—I learned so much about the British Monarchy and the history of the changing of the guards”

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7.London: Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour

Explore London's iconic sights with a guided walk covering Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the Changing of the Guard, all in 2 hours.

★ 4.5

“John is amazing. He was knowledgeable, friendly and knew all the good spots, he got us ahead of other guides. We were very lucky to see the King coming out of the Clarence house, which does not happen always.”

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8.Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

Discover the Changing of the Guard in London with this guided walking tour. Enjoy close-up views, expert guides, and authentic sights for a memorable experience.

★ 5.0

“Alex G. was the perfect tour guide. He led us through three stops to see the changing of the guard progression. Alex combined his knowledge and quick wit to share the history of the Westminster area. This is the way to see the changing of…”

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10.Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour

Discover London's Buckingham Palace, explore the State Rooms, and witness the Changing of the Guard with this guided tour packed with historical insights and royal splendor.

★ 4.0

“There’s a lot of walking. The walk through the gardens will take you about an hour. The tour through the Palace takes about 45 minutes. Then you exit at the back of the Palace and it’s about a 20 minute walk back to the front…”

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12.Guided Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

Explore London’s top sights—Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace—with a guided tour. Skip lines, hear expert stories, and enjoy authentic experiences for around $111.

★ 4.5

“Had an amazing time, Dan is so knowledgeable and matches that knowledge with great humor...100% recommend.”

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15.London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour

Discover London's top sights—Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben—on a 5-hour guided walking tour with skip-the-line access and expert guides.

★ 4.8

“Christopher was a great tour guide with a fantastic sense of humor. He made sure we were in a great positron to view the changing of the guards.”

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More London Royal Tours

4.5Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$19.34 4.5The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea2 hours (approx.)$158.11 5.0Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London2 hours (approx.)$19.42 5.0Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London2 to 3 hours (approx.)$44.38 4.3From London: Royal Windsor Afternoon Tour5.5 hours$93 5.0Changing of the Guard Walking Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$26.35 3.5Kensington Palace Entrance Ticket3 hours (approx.)$28.31 5.0Highlights of Royal London Bike Tour including Hyde Park3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$58.25 5.0London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour2.5 hours$39 5.0London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)5 hours (approx.)$135.87 5.0Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Guided Tour of London4 hours (approx.)$113.68 4.5London: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour2 hours$26 3.8London: Buckingham Palace The King’s Gallery Entrance Ticket 4.0Royal Observatory Greenwich & Prime Meridian Entry Ticket London2 hours (approx.)$33.90 4.6London: Buckingham, Big Ben & Westminster Abbey Tour3 - 7 hours$85 4.6London: Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea & Guided Walk2 - 4 hours$151 4.5Royal Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$24.95 4.5London: Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass6 hours$40 4.5London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Changing of the Guards Tour3 hours (approx.)$86.45 4.5Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$95.29 4.3From London: Windsor Castle Royal Afternoon Sightseeing Tour330 minutes - 6 hours$93 4.5Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace, Buckingham Palace2 hours (approx.)$114.38 4.5Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience$151 4.5The Royal Albert Hall Tour1 hour (approx.)$27.73