Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London
Overview
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1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
The most fun 1.75-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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Options
Changing the Guard Tour
Reviews
1,792 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was a great walking...
Yaiseth H,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great walking tour with insider information and tips for the changing of the guards ceremony.
Great taste of London!
Melinda S,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the different spots the walking tour included. Our guide was very informative and friendly.
Difficult to find Tour Group!
T898YXannettea,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Very difficult to find our group since there were many tours lined up at the same time. We checked with many guides, however unfortunately we could not find the walking tour so missed out on the event. Disappointing!
Great tour & guide!
ElizabethVaughan,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joe was a GREAT tour guide! He made sure that we saw all the parts of the changing of the guard and from the best viewing sites. Also very helpful with info and answering questions!
Tour with a local expert
T H,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Angie, was friendly, organized and informative. She loves her city and her enthusiasm is infectious. I would definitely go on another tour with her.
Angie was a great guide
vinced2026,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Angie was great, she gave us a lot of interesting stories behind the places we saw. She also spent extra time with the group, and had all the best places for us to stand. Would definitely recommend. Much better and more fun than trying to see it ourselves without any guide.
So. Many. Crowds. But great tour.
Karen D,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great to see different elements of the ceremony. Crowds Christmas week are intense, though. Uncomfortably so at times. But Joe did a great job maneuvering our group through the chaos and sharing history along the way.
Disappointing
TrailBlazer534378,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00It was planned to get as close as possible to Buckingham Palace to see the next generation. We started the tour at 10am in Piccadily and stopped it at noon in the middle of the avenue leading to Buckingham as our guide felt there were too many people near the palace. He explained to us how the succession was going at the palace but we did not see it. We only saw the next generation coming down the avenue to get back to their quarters. We are very disappointed.
The guide, Joe was very...
Suellyn G,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide, Joe was very knowledgeable and friendly. Even though there were a lot of people he still put us in good positions to see what was going on.
Just book!
gillettef2025,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr Lee is an absolute GEM! He made this tour one of our top experiences in London. The way he shared history, politics, and comedy all wrapped in a fun interactive way with everyone was perfect. Even the teenagers were all in. He found us the perfect spots at several locations to see the various aspects of the old guard and new guard. We even saw him a couple days later on another tour and was still asking us “are you having fun?” Don’t book elsewhere- just do this and enjoy it.
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