The Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour – Semi-Private 8ppl Max

About Location United Kingdom Minimum age Y.O Duration 1 H Group size UP to guests Features Included drinks and equipment Description During this 2 hour, semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour you’ll learn about and witness the event live with an expert guide, who will help you score excellent photos without having to navigate the heaving crowds. Experience one of the most quintessential British events, the changing of the guards, in the heart of London.aa Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England After meeting your guide outside the National Gallery, in Trafalgar Square, you will learn all about the history of this public square which commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain. During its history, the square has been a place for protests and demonstrations which continue to this day. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Nelson’s Column, Trafalgar Square, London England Nelson’s Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square, built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Admiralty Arch The Mall Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London SW1A 2WH England Next you will discover the rich history and heritage of Admiralty Arch, a landmark building in London, providing road and pedestrian access between the Mall and Trafalgar Square. It was commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, Horse Guards Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX England You will then move on to see the Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, where you will see members of the Household Cavalry, there to protect the official entrance to St. James Palace and Buckingham Palace. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: St. James’s Park, Horse Guards Road The Storeyard, London SW1A 2BJ England Afterwards, you will see the beautiful St. James’s Park, the oldest Royal Park in the city which is known for its impressive lake views, pelicans and flower beds located in front of Buckingham Palace. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Clarence House, St. James’s Palace, London SW1A 2WH England Surrounding St. James’s Park, you will see Clarence House, a British Royal Residence. It was the home to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother from 1953 until 2002, and it has since been the official residence of Charles, Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Duration: 10 minutes What’s Included: Semi-Private Walking Tour Semi-Private” Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum Professional Tour Guide Duration 2 Hours Departure Point: The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, UK Departure Time: 09:30 AM Additional Info: Confirmation will be received at time of booking Not wheelchair accessible It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) Maximum of 8 people per tour allowed Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Stroller accessible Near public transportation Notes: Changing the Guard can sometimes be cancelled, especially in wet weather. The decision to cancel can be made, by the Captain of the Guard , sometimes as late as 10:45 on the day. This means we cannot update our website in time to help people en-route or already at the Palace. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers