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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

What To Expect

1

Piccadilly Circus

We begin the tour in this iconic location in Central London

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

St. James's Palace

We see this 500 year old palace from the outside and wait for the Guards to begin the ceremony.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Changing the Guard Tour

Reviews

4.89

1,727 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Outstanding Experience

    Brian C,

    Sep 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide, Angie was exceptional. She gave a lot of history of all the sites along the route and the various members of the monarchy. We also got a lesson on all the different guard units and how to distinguish them. The experience is well worth the time.

  • Great tour with Joe

    Hadar L,

    Aug 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Joe was super fun! He kept our kids engaged and interested with stories and jokes! This tour definitely gets you to the best spots to watch the changing of the guards! We got some great photos in front of the palace too!

  • Sunday Parade

    Vikki P,

    Aug 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Sunday parade rather than changing of the guards it was spectacular! Would highly recommend, it was perfect weather and our guide Angie was engaging, and a world of knowledge

  • Team Angie rocked!

    Jeff G,

    Aug 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Angie was bloody brilliant. Very informative, engaging, organized, loud enough for everyone to hear, and funny. Highly recommend this excursion.

  • Too many people. Hard to...

    Glenda T,

    Aug 22, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Too many people. Hard to see the guards. The tour needs to start earlier for better views. It was very disappointing.

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