Changing of the Guards and Royal London: Half-day Walking Tour

We will see the Changing of the Guards from three different locations: St James Palace, Buckingham Palace and Wellington Barracks. We'll watch the Household Guard march along the Mall in their iconic red coats and bearskin helmets, accompanied by a military band, follow them to the palace, before heading to Wellington Barracks to see the soldiers returning from their shift. Afterwards we will walk through St James Park, former hunting ground of Henry VIII, and see the mounted Household Cavalry on duty at Horseguards Parade. We'll finish outside Wesminster Abbey, where Charles III was coronated. During the tour you will hear about the turbulent history of the Royal family, from executions to abdications. Note: The Changing of the Guards can sometimes be cancelled at very short notice for weather or security reasons. In this case, we will go to Horseguards Parade, where we will see the Changing of the Household Cavalry Guards instead.