Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

Overview

Available languages

English

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

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

Options

Changing the Guard Tour

Reviews

4.89

1,838 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1722

Our guide Paul took us to...
Jeanine S,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our 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
5.00
Paul 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
4.00
Our 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
5.00
The 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.
Amazing experience!
lisasW5770YH,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow! What an experience! If you try to do this on your own, you’ll miss so much to see and all of the interesting information. Angie was a great tour guide and quickly took us from spot to spot to have the best views of EVERYTHING! Her stories were amazing too, and I loved the personal anecdotes she added too.
Awsome
jorinded2025,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the tour with Paul. It was very nice and entertaining. He knew exactly which spots to go to in order to get the best view of the guards. We had a great time.
Lovely Time
Guide36762920580,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paul was amazing and very funny. He placed us right up close on all stops. Had fantastic viewpoints.
Personal experience with Alex B.
528bernies,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alex B was just great. He took his time so all could enjoy his stories. He was a really good representative for you company. All was explained to everybodys level of understanding. He is to be commended.
Perfect walking tour!
V4179EIsarahh,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was our first tour when arriving in London and it was perfect! Our tour guide, Paul, was fantastic! So knowledgeable, funny, personable, and knew all the best spots to stand to see the changing of the guard. Can’t recommend it enough!
Team Angie
nebukinezzar,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Team Angie! Angie was our walking tour guide for this experience. A local Londoner with a lot of knowledge of all the sites and buildings we passed. Most importantly she had a perfect timing of where to be to make the most of the various new and old guard marches. Really can recommend this tour to anyone...especially if you are on Team Angie!

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4.89

(1,838 reviews)

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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

Options

Changing the Guard Tour

Reviews

4.89

1,838 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1722

Our guide Paul took us to...
Jeanine S,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our 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
5.00
Paul 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
4.00
Our 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
5.00
The 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.
Amazing experience!
lisasW5770YH,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow! What an experience! If you try to do this on your own, you’ll miss so much to see and all of the interesting information. Angie was a great tour guide and quickly took us from spot to spot to have the best views of EVERYTHING! Her stories were amazing too, and I loved the personal anecdotes she added too.
Awsome
jorinded2025,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the tour with Paul. It was very nice and entertaining. He knew exactly which spots to go to in order to get the best view of the guards. We had a great time.
Lovely Time
Guide36762920580,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paul was amazing and very funny. He placed us right up close on all stops. Had fantastic viewpoints.
Personal experience with Alex B.
528bernies,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alex B was just great. He took his time so all could enjoy his stories. He was a really good representative for you company. All was explained to everybodys level of understanding. He is to be commended.
Perfect walking tour!
V4179EIsarahh,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was our first tour when arriving in London and it was perfect! Our tour guide, Paul, was fantastic! So knowledgeable, funny, personable, and knew all the best spots to stand to see the changing of the guard. Can’t recommend it enough!
Team Angie
nebukinezzar,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Team Angie! Angie was our walking tour guide for this experience. A local Londoner with a lot of knowledge of all the sites and buildings we passed. Most importantly she had a perfect timing of where to be to make the most of the various new and old guard marches. Really can recommend this tour to anyone...especially if you are on Team Angie!