Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London
Overview
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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
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
1,844 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Angie was ah-mazing! she...
Mindy P,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Angie was AH-MAZING! She is so passionate and knowledgeable. She kept us well informed along the way, including what to expect and where to go to next. Highly recommend this experience.
So worth it!
632mindyp,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Angie was an amazing guide. She provided so much information and kept us so organized - allowing us to have an amazing, close-up view of the changing of the guard. What a memorable experience!
Great opportunity to get up close to see the guards.
123travel xxx,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a perfect way to see the guards. Our guide Angie put us in perfect position to see both sets of guards. Angie was amazing and full of facts about everything we were seeing. I highly recommend this experience. It is quite a bit of walking through the city on cobble stone streets but well worth it.
Take this tour and get a better experience
L5764XXjimmyf,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Angie is a native-born Londoner who has been guiding these tours for years and knows where the best viewing and photo sites are located. Key hint: the sites are NOT near the Buckingham Palace gates and you will see why with Angie. After gathering us together at Piccadilly Square Angie took us to the monuments near Trafalgar and introduced us with a touch of East End humor to a few lesser heroes with large monuments and also the new sardonic Banksy-created monument. That would have been good for a short tour by itself. Next we got a show and tell about Clarendon House and St James Palace. Great info but depending on the time of year you will need to mind your allergies. I don’t think that I am very susceptible but for some reason at St James Palace my eyes started weeping, my nose ran and I sneezed and coughed, so did another tourist and eventually so did Angie. Angie said that it was dust (it was a windy day), I thought that it was a beautiful California Lavender tree blooming nearby and which I had never seen before. When we moved to Angie’s first photo spot not very far away, the problems all stopped. There are three good photo spots for the actual parade; take the tour and don’t miss them.
The guard changing secret
Zhang M,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rachel is phenomenal! She’s probably the best tour guide I’ve ever had. Rachel will take you to all the hidden spot where you can witness the guard changing and guard marching. And she’s so knowledgeable and funny….we all loved her so much!
Changing of The Guard Maximized!
A Y,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Angie was super friendly and did an amazing job leading our tour and sharing information on the changing of the guard, British history, the royal family and more. We were able to see the changing of the guard from excellent positions, marched alongside them, and saw the final exit from Buckingham Palace. Angie truly wanted us to enjoy our time, and she maximized our experience. There’s no way we could’ve enjoyed it at this level without her!
Our guide Paul took us to...
Jeanine S,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Paul took us to places that we would not have known how to get to. Totally worth your time!
Paul’s tour was fantastic! We saw more and understood it better than we ever could have found out any other way!
jeanines2015,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was a wonderful guide. He did a fantastic job getting us to places we would otherwise never have found and told us things that made the whole experience much more enjoyable.
Customer support was responsive.
caseylJ4579DC,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help whenever needed. Transportation and arrangements were smooth, although there were a few minor delays during the trip. The hotel stay was comfortable, but I feel it could have been slightly better for the price paid.
Changing of the Guards - Exceptional Experience
alansI188OC,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Changing of the Guard tour was exceptional. While we were not right at the gates as it happened (you will need to stand there three hours plus for 10 minutes of viewing for that), we did follow the guard from the time they existed their barracks to when they reached the palace. We walked in unison with them (on the sidewalk) as they played their marching music and that was exceptionally cool. Our host, Racheal, did a great job. We started several block out and stopped to discuss figures/statues, who they were and what importance that had in the ceremony and also some general history. After the change at the palace, we went to another set of barracks to see closeup the guards coming off duty. Then lastly back to the palace (much closer this time) to see the remainder of the black hats coming into the palace, marching and playing music. The guidance, experience and information given were excellent. Highly recommend - 5 out of 5 stars.
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