Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
The most fun 2 hour tour in London. Watch the Changing of the Guard with an experienced and acclaimed guide, where you'll be taken to the best places to see the ceremony. Along the way you'll see palaces, royal parks, royal residences and even have an opportunity to march alongside the guards. The walk is interesting for adults, fun for kids, and will almost certainly be the highlight of your stay in London.
Please note that you will not see the section of the ceremony on the courtyard of Buckingham Palace, but rather the other highlights of the ceremony.
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 spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
There are no toilet or refreshment breaks on this tour
Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Ceremony can be altered at the discretion of the British Army, or occasionally due to rain
All tours are dependent on the British Army's schedule
No dogs are allowed on the tour other than guide dogs.
We do not see the section of the ceremony which occurs on the courtyard of Buckingham Palace, but instead we observe the highlights of the ceremony in other locations.
No videoing of the guide unless they have given permission
Arrive ten minutes before the tour for check in. Out of respect for other customers, we do not wait for latecomers.
Travellers should have good mobility as we encounter three flights of steps and march at the same pace as the guards at one point
What To Expect
Piccadilly Circus
We begin the tour in this iconic location in Central London
St. James's Palace
We see this 500 year old palace from the outside and wait for the Guards to begin the ceremony.
Options
Changing the Guard Tour
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,858 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
Tania C,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best way to see the changing of the guard & we received some very interesting facts along the way from our guide Dan. Would definitely take this tour again.
Paul was an amazing tour...
Meredith M,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Paul was an amazing tour guide. He made sure we were in the right spots and also had a great personality.
Great tour guide will keep you ahead of the crowds
Loraine H,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Big shout out to Alex G our tour guide who got us through some very tight crowds and and put us ahead of several other crowds! he knows all the best spots to view from and he got us there and got us out. Can’t ask for more than that would highly recommend this tour.
Go with the experts and you won't be disappointed
Go54443266031,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul really knows his stuff! We even saw King Charles in a car being driven to Buckingham Palace thanks to Paul sensing it was about to happen.
This was a great...
Megan K,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience. Our guide was Rachel. Had we gone on our own we would have missed so much just staring at the palace gates. Plus you get history and color by having a guide.
Comprehensive and Fun
theresarL3434SK,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was a great tour guide and gave us so many good views of the changing of the guard process
Definitely Highly Recommend!!
Cynthiab0626,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In researching whether to pay for Changing of The Guard or just go ourselves, I seen conflicting advice. I saw a lot of comments advising not to pay because it is free. However, I decided I would rather have someone show us where to go. I personally highly recommend using Fun London Tours. Changing of The Guard is not every day and if you don't know where you're going, why not follow someone that does? Our guide was awesome and got us right there up front!
Great tour
ryankA7938YI,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was great. Highly recommend him
Perfect experience!
michellemI8063BH,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Paul was fun and informative! He gave us some secret views of the guards and tons of information in a humorous but factual manner. Highly recommend this tour!
Start your morning with Paul!
Kristin B,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! A must do if you are interested in seeing the Changing of the Guard. Paul, our guide, was informative, charismatic and an absolute hoot! He took us to several different spots where we were able to see regiments coming and departing from Buckingham Palace and St James, as well as a small horse regiment coming up the mall- all while providing us with bits of history and fun commentary.
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