Do you want to see a tradition practiced for hundreds of years? How about an inside look into the history of the royal crown? There’s tons of history behind England’s famous church, and you’ll hear it all from your storytelling tour guide. And then it’s time to see the Changing of the Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace, one of the most time-honoured traditions of England.

Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey was supposedly built on the spot where a vision of St. Peter appeared to a local fisherman in the 10th century. For over a thousand years it has served as a center of political and religious life in England. England’s Kings and Queens were coronated here. And other events happen here too, such as weddings and funerals for some of England’s biggest names. The televised funeral of Princess Diana was broadcasted from Westminster and watched on television by millions. Your tour guide knows plenty about the Princess’s life, a lot of stuff that you probably wouldn’t know! 

Guided through this beautiful church, your guide will bring you through the rich history that has passed through this place. Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton, and David Livingstone are some of the few famous Englishmen honored with life-like effigies in the Abbey. Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, and Geoffrey Chaucer are buried along with many other literary giants in the abbey’s Poet’s Corner. 
Changing of the Guard

Protecting the Kings and Queens of England since 1660, the Queen's Guard is sourced from seven regiments of the English military and are some of the most elite soldiers in the national service. The Changing of the Guard, a ceremony that goes back centuries, takes place at 10:30 AM every day. There's always a huge crowd to watch the procession, but it actually serves a real purpose. The Old Guard, who has been on duty for the entire morning, must be switched out with the New Guard. You can try to get their attention, but these guards are primarily concerned with the Queen's protection, so they won't react. Your guide will bring you to a much less crowded spot than the public usually congregates, so you can see the whole procession with a view missed by most. 

Changing of the Guard
Sourced from seven branches of England’s military, the Queen's Guard has conducted their Changing of the Guard ceremony since 1660. They are some of the most elite soldiers in the service and are specifically tasked with the protection of the Royal Monarch. They won’t react to any provocation, no matter how you try to bother them. We’ll be taking you to a spot without all the crowds where you’ll be able to see the Changing of the Guard with a clear view. 

Important!
Please note that the Changing of the Guard currently occurs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays only. If there is heavy rainfall, the Changing of the Guard will not happen.