About Skip-the-Line Westminster Abbey and Guard Change Tour :

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.
Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Overview

Skip-the-Line Westminster Abbey and Guard Change Tour Experience

Skip the line into Westminster Abbey and witness the world-famous Changing of the Guard as you watch the King’s Guard perform centuries-old ceremonies.

Location

Walks Devour

Greater London, Millicent Garrett Fawcett Statue, London, United Kingdom

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Availability

Offered select days, March to end of October
24-hour advance booking requirement
72-hour advance cancellation policy

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Additional Information

What's Included

Small-group Westminster Abbey and Guard Change Tour
Local English-speaking Blue Badge guide
Skip-the-line Westminster Abbey tickets

What's Not Included

Hotel pick up and drop-off
Gratuities

Know Before You Go

This tour meets at the Millicent Garrett Fawcett Statue Parliament Square at London SW1P 3JX. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a Walks sign
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
This group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact WalksDevour so they can arrange your visit
Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, you will be contacted prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time
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 11 am. When this occurs, guests will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music or parade.
Walks / Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government websites for the most up-to-date information