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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.
Local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
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.
1,727 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brian C,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
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.
Hadar L,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
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!
Vikki P,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
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
Jeff G,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
Angie was bloody brilliant. Very informative, engaging, organized, loud enough for everyone to hear, and funny. Highly recommend this excursion.
Glenda T,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
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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