Panoramic London and Buckingham Palace
BOOK PANORAMIC LONDON AND BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Available daily between 29th July and 29th September
Get to see all the major sights of London, visit Buckingham Palace and see Changing of the Guard.
Our Tour 105 begins from any of the official pick up points from our drop down list on the booking page. Enjoy a wonderful tour of London that takes in all of the major attractions, including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Downing Street where Britain’s Prime Minsister resides, Trafalgar Square and much more. The tour finishes at Buckingham Palace where you get to see the famous Changing of the Guard of the Household Division which is probably one of the UK’s biggest touriest attractions. The Guards are not just ceremonial but serving soldiers, some of the most skilled soldiers in the British Army.
The Household Division is made up of seven regiments; the Cavalry Regiment, ‘The Life Guards’ and ‘The Blues and Royal’s and five foot Guards, ‘The Grenadier Guards’, ‘The Coldstream Guards’, ‘The Scots Guards’, ‘The Irish Guards’ and ‘The Welsh Guards’.
It is a spectacular ceremony, full of colour and pomp and seeped in tradition. And don’t worry about trying to get photos during the ceremony as the best time is either before or after at various locations including Wellington Barracks (just after). How about getting photographed with one of the Guards? Go to St James’ Palace, walk past the courtyard and turn the corner into Pall Mall and you can stand next to the solitary Guard!
At the Household Cavalry Museum, get to meet a Trooper from the Household Guards and feel free to ask any questions. NB On Sundays, meeting the Tropper is subject to Guard Change.
Finally get to see inside Buckingham Palace which has been the official home to British Sovereigns since 1837. You will be allowed to visit its’ 19 Staterooms which are used by the Queen to entertain on auspicious or official occasions. Get to see the Throne Room which is where the Queen presides ‘in Majesty’ on such occasions as awarding high honours, or to grant an audience or to hold council. You can also see the stunning Ballroom which is the largest multi purpose room in Buckingham Palace and is used by the Queen for State Banquets. After seeing inside, enjoy a walk through the South Garden.
This 4.5 hour tour finishes here so you can relax and really appreciate the splendour of the Palace.