About This Tour
The Four 'o'clock Parade, also known as the Dismounting Ceremony and Punishment Parade takes place at 16:00 hours in the courtyard in front of the Horse Guards building. (Facing Whitehall). This Four 'o'clock Parade started in 1894 when Queen Victoria found the entire guard drinking and gambling while on duty. As a punishment, she said they had to be inspected every day at 4 pm by an officer for the next 100 years! The 100 years finished in 1994. However, the reigning Queen wanted the parade to continue as a tradition. Horse Guard Parade may not be as popular or well-known as the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace; nevertheless, the Changing the Queen’s Lifeguard ceremony at the Horse Guards Parade provides tourists with some spectacular photo-taking opportunities. Changing the Queen’s Lifeguard ceremony tour programme, you can combine AM half-day tour in London to make your London visit a most memorable one.
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Green Park is literally very close to Buckingham Palace for the people using major tube lines such as Victoria (Blue), Piccadilly (Dark Blue) and Jubilee (Grey) Lines. Major bus lines are also passing through Green Park Tube Station.
London Eye over the Westminster Bridge. Your tour guide will be waiting for you in front of the main exit gate of The London Eye. The closest tube stations are Westminster and Waterloo where you can access by Northern (Black), Jubilee (Grey), Bakerloo (Brown), Waterloo & City (Turquoise) Lines.
If you do not require hotel pickup, you can meet the tour guide at Parliament Square. Please look out the Statue of Sir Winston Churchill in front of the Houses of Parliament. The closest tube station is Westminster where you can access by District (Green), Circle (Yellow) and Jubilee (Grey) Lines.
London Victoria Station is well conveniently located underground station with many good bus connection as well as major tube lines such as District (Green), Circle (Yellow), Victoria (Blue) and Piccadilly (Dark Blue) Lines.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Common questions about Half Day Private London Tour with Horse Guards Parade
Who operates this experience?
This experience is operated by Londoner, a local sightseeing provider.
What's included?
This tour includes Snacks. All inclusions are provided by the tour operator.
How long is this tour?
The experience lasts approximately 4 hours, giving you time to fully enjoy your chosen activity.
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What should I bring?
We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and weather-appropriate clothing. All necessary equipment is provided.
What to expect on this tour?
This sightseeing experience lasts approximately 4 hours and includes all necessary equipment and guidance. You'll have access to Snacks.
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