Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace Guided Tour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the Changing of the Guard from the best vantage points on this guided walking tour in London. Avoid the common mistake of waiting outside Buckingham Palace, where crowds often block the view. Instead, follow your expert guide through the entire ceremony, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of this historic tradition.
Learn fascinating insights as the King’s foot guards, dressed in their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats, march with precision to Buckingham Palace.
Beyond the ceremony, explore London’s royal landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, Whitehall, and Westminster Abbey. Witness the Horse Guard Parade, stroll through Green Park, and uncover hidden stories of St. James’s Palace, once home to King Henry VIII.
End your journey in Parliament Square, near Westminster Underground Station, conveniently located across from Big Ben, after an unforgettable dive into British history and pageantry.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Changing of the Guards (occurs only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and subject to change)
See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other London landmarks
2 hours guided walking tour with expert guide
Gratuities
No food or drinks included
Entry to Buckingham Palace is not included in the tour.
What To Expect
Green Park
Admire and learn about the history of the place.
St. James's Palace
Observe the historical changing of the guards ceremony and learn about the history of the place.
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Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace Guided Tour
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Changing of the guards not seen at buckingham palace
Romeo A,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
2.00Did not see the actual changing of the guards at buckingham palace. Instead guide had us observe the guard as on the route to to buckingham palace for the changing of the guard. Did not need a guide for that.
Fantastic tour with Daniel!
Emily G,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was such a great experience. Daniel was wonderful - very knowledgeable and super nice and patient. I would definitely book again!
Excellent. Very engaging and he knew just where to be at the right time
David H,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a fast pace walking tour but very well worth it. Adrian was fantastic and had us at the right spots!
Enhanced my London experience
Tammie R,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00I learned more than I knew before going on the tour. Our guide was patient with our group. He made sure everyone was engaged and had time for questions.
Daniel is a font of grace and knowledge
Jeff M,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were delayed arriving in London from Emsworth that morning because of problems on the train tracks, but we took the tube from Waterloo station to Green Park and were just a few minutes late. The rest of our group was about 10 other people. The meeting spot was right in front of the exit from the Green Park tube station, so very easy to find. Daniel took us on a stroll to the Victoria memorial in front of Buckingham Palace, and explained what we were about to see. This was a Sunday morning and seemed very crowded, but I got the impression from Daniel that other days were even more crowded. Weather was ideal--sunny and about 75 degrees. The pomp was enjoyable and Daniel readily answered all our questions. We saw the Nepalese Ghurkas and their band march from the barracks to the palace, play some music at the palace, then march back down the mall to the end of the parade (which we did not see where they ended). After that, we strolled up the north side of the mall, getting info and asking questions until the walk finally ended at a large plaza. We broke up, tipped Daniel, and continued on to our lunch reservation at Buckingham Arms, a pub a few blocks away from the palace. (We had a Sunday roast there--awesome, but that's another story). Totally enjoyable walk. Tips for future travelers: bring water (it's hard to find in the area), and go to the bathroom before you start the walk. Bathrooms are even harder to find in the park or anyplace along the route of the walk.
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