Essential London Tour

The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was held on the 29th April at Westminster Abbey. In celebration of this exciting day, this morning panoramic tour of London will include much of the Royal Wedding Procession Route from Clarence House to Westminster Abbey.

Kensington Palace, Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey

This tour begins with a panoramic drive up to Kensington Palace, former home of Diana, Princess of Wales. You will see the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial before heading down to Trafalgar Square, along Whitehall, past the Prime Minister's Residence at Downing Street and around Parliament Square, where you'll see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and, of course, Westminster Abbey.

Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard

We head to St James' Park and Buckingham Palace to see the colourful ceremony of the Changing of the Guard. Accompanied by a military band, a detachment of the Queen's Foot Guard march to Buckingham Palace in their bearskins and red tunics, and a change with the Old Guard.

The tour finishes at Trafalgar Square at around 12.00pm.

Please note: Occasionally there may not be a Changing of the Guard, on these occasions we will visit Horse guards Parade.

Tour Includes

Central London Pickup
The Essential London Sightseeing Tour departs from gates 1-5, Victoria Coach Station at 8.45am. However, there is a comprehensive pick-up service from or near many Central London Hotels.

Panoramic Tour of London
The Essential London Sightseeing Tour starts with a panoramic drive around Parliament Square to see Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

St Pauls Cathedral*
Enjoy a guided tour of Sir Christopher Wren's magnificent St Paul's Cathedral with its distinctive dome, glittering mosaics, intricate stone carvings and incredible galleries including the famous Whispering Gallery.

Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard**
The centuries old tradition of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is the next stop on the Essential London Sightseeing Tour. Watch as the Queens Foot Guard, accompanied by a military band, change watch with the Old Guard.

The Tour Concludes
The Essential London Sightseeing Tour concludes at 12.30 in Trafalgar Square.