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1 hour 45 minutes
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The most fun 1.5-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.
Sundays - As of April 2025 the army is trialing a slight variation of the usual ceremony on Sundays. It involves the same number of guard movements and locations but is referred to as a Parade rather than a Change. There is currently no indication of how long this trial will go on for.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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1,534 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kristel D,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
Alex, was wonderful. Had answers to all the questions asked of him. Had a great humor and was very fun to listen to. Definitely be prepared to walk at a fast rate to get from place to place on the route.
Lisa P,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
Best Changing of the Guard Walking Tour ever. Angie our walking tour guide, was phenomenal. She kept a good pace, was full of lots of interesting facts for the landmarks that we passed along the way and was instrumental in finding us the perfect spot to see the actual changing of the guard. We would have been lost among the crowds of people if we did not book with this tour.
Michelle S,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
Glad we booked this. So many people around for the changing of the guard. Our tour guy Paul tried to get us the best vantage points however had to change his plans due to access being closed. He was very knowledgeable
Richard N,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
Wonderful tour with Angie! She navigated the crowds around Buckingham getting the best viewing areas, gave very detailed overview at every stop, and was very pleasant overall. We very much enjoyed this tour and look forward to another!
Chelsea A,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
Paul was an amazing guide! His depth of knowledge of the expansive history of England, coupled with his wit and humor made this an amazing experience for all. We even got to see the king!* (* Not guaranteed*). We were literal feet from the guards and got the best views of Buckingham castle and the gardens.
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