London Morning Tour: Royal Wedding Procession Route and Changing of the Guard Ceremony
- Location:London, United Kingdom
- Duration:3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3858EE001
To commemorate the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, your London morning tour will follow the route that the Royal Wedding Procession took on April 29, 2011 from Clarence House to Westminster Abbey. See the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace, then spend the afternoon exploring London at your leisure.
Highlights
- 3.5 hour Royal London tour led by a Blue Badge guide
- Follow the route of the Royal Wedding Procession to Westminster Abbey
- Learn about Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding while seeing top London attractions
- Enjoy a Changing of the Guard tour outside Buckingham Palace
- Pickup from selected central London hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
Browse the gallery of recent London Morning Tour: Royal Wedding Procession Route and Changing of the Guard Ceremony photos submitted by actual, honest-to-goodness travelers on Viator.
Your morning tour of London begins with a panoramic drive up to Kensington Palace, once home to Princess Diana. Nearby you will see the stunning Royal Albert Hall - where famous London concerts are hosted, and the historic Albert Memorial. Continue through London to Trafalgar Square, passing Whitehall and the Prime Minister’s residence on Downing Street. On arrival at Parliament Square you’ll see more top London attractions including the Big Ben clock, the Houses of Parliament and the magnificent Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton were married by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
After tracing the route of the Royal Wedding Procession, your morning tour will head to St. James’ Park and Buckingham Palace to see the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. Accompanied by a military band, soldiers from the Queen’s Foot Guard march to Buckingham Palace in their familiar red tunics and bearskin hats. This the oldest ceremony linked to Buckingham Palace, and it is truly representative of the colorful pomp and ceremony that make the British Royal Family so fascinating..
Your tour finishes in Trafalgar Square, conveniently located in the heart of central London so you can continue your afternoon sightseeing independently.
Schedule Details
London Morning Tour including the Royal Wedding Procession Route
Select a month to view a calendar of availability and departure details.
8:45am
Duration:3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Return details:The tour concludes at Trafalgar Square approximately 12:15pm.
Tour and Pricing Options
Click the link below to check pricing & availability on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible - we 100% guarantee it. Your currency is set to USD. Click here to change your currency.
Additional Information
- Hotel pick up
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- Panoramic tour of London, including Parliament Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
- Blue Badge guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Occasionally there may not be a Changing of the Guard. On these occasions you will visit Horse Guards Parade, built on the site of the jousting yard of the old Whitehall Palace.
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Was this information helpful?
We want to know what you think
Is there additional information we could provide to help you decide if this tour or activity is right for you?
Note: Do not use this link for customer support. Instead you must go to Customer Care.
Book before you go!
Trust the worldwide leader
- Save money & time
- Avoid disappointments!
- Flexible cancel policy - no fee for changes
- Customer care available 24/7
Since 1999, over 3 million travelers have experienced more with Viator!
Great visit! If you get the chance to book on a Bank Holiday book it. The roads and sites are ... Read more ›
Jonathan P, May 2012
Unfortunately, this tour was cancelled due to the London Marathon. We were informed the day ... Read more ›
Christine L, USA, April 2012
