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Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Experience London’s royal heritage and pageantry on a 2.5-hour experience that combines a visit to Buckingham Palace with the Changing of the Guard. Enjoy the colorful spectacle of the Changing of the Guard ceremony, and then enter the magnificent palace with a tour host for an independent audio tour of the State Rooms, an experience only available for two months of the year. Admire the lavish rooms that are used by the royals for State and ceremonial events, as you discover the palace’s history from the audio guide.

Please note: Buckingham Palace is only open to the public for approx. eight weeks each year. Tickets sell out fast, so book now to avoid disappointment

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

On occasional Sundays may be rescheduled to early morning, this will then be replaced with an extended walking tour.

The Changing of the Guards is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather or other circumstances is not announced before the morning of the ceremony. When this occurs, you will be provided with a walking tour of Westminster city instead

There is no Changing of the Foot Guards on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday so you'll be provided with a Walking Tour of Westminster City. You may be able to see the Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards parade but that's not guaranteed.

On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the "Sunday Parade".

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Audio guided Buckingham Palace Tour

New for 2025: The King’s Tour Artists Exhibition

Changing of the Guard ceremony

English Speaking Expert Guide for Changing of the Guard

Entrance ticket for Buckingham Palace

Headsets when appropriate

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

What To Expect

1

St. James's Park

Greet your courteous guide at a central London location and stroll near the verdant splendor of St. James’ Park to Buckingham Palace, the majestic official residence of several monarchs including the late Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Changing of the Guard

Stop at a prime position before the gates to behold the impressive Changing of the Guards Ceremony, a colorful and traditional performance that combines vibrantly dressed soldiers with rhythmic drum beats. Depending on the schedule of the Household Cavalry, you may experience either the Changing of the Foot Guards or the Changing of the Horse Guards in London. These events are renowned for showcasing British tradition and military precision, further adding to London's fame. Please note: If there is heavy rain — or if the Changing of the Guard is rescheduled to early morning (as on some Sundays) — the ceremony will be replaced with a walking tour.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

w/Changing of the Foot Guards

Changing of the Foot Guard: Witness the Changing of the Foot Guards and visit the interior of the Buckingham Palace.

w/Changing of the Horse Guards

Changing of the Horse Guards: Witness the Changing of the Horse Guards and visit the interior of the Buckingham Palace

Reviews

4.07

1,712 reviews

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  • The Buckingham tour was...

    Jill C,

    Oct 2, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    The Buckingham tour was fantastic! If you don't want to walk around in the area, skip the tour and go straight to the palace. There was a lot of speaking before our tour.

  • Buckingham Palace

    Jane R,

    Sep 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I think it’s on everyone’s bucket list to go into Buckingham Palace, it did not disappoint. We finished the tour with a gin sorbet.

  • Excellent guided tour

    Madeline,

    Sep 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Louise was the best. She gave a very informed tour mixed with great British humor! We loved our tour and all the good information shared about the Royals. Buckingham palace is not to be missed!

  • Our guide Cecily was...

    FRANCES A,

    Sep 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Cecily was excellent and made the walk up to the palace very informative and about the right amount of time. What I do not appreciate was outside of her control. The organizers published a time for the whole tour but in my case, my tour they failed to tell me that the slated start time of my tour of the palace was only 15 mins before the whole event was slated to finish. Since I had planned onward activity based on misleading information this would have been a huge problem. Fortunately I was able to change groups and get into the palace earlier.

  • Great Tour

    Mindy P,

    Sep 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We really enjoyed this tour. Joseph was so dynamic and entertaining as he told us about London history. After watching the changing of the horse guard, he walked us over to Buckingham Palace. That part of the tour is self guided but well worth it!!

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4.07
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