Walking Tour Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Overview
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2 hours
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EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE CHANGING OF THE GUARDS TOUR! Let your guides find the best places to see the King's Guard change and march. Dont follow the crowds, join us and get Insta-ready photo.
Don’t miss out on this most famous traditional royal ceremony- a must see when you visit London! Dating back to the reign of King Henry VII, and performed at Buckingham Palace since Queen Victoria took up residence in 1837, the world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony is performed to handover the responsibility for protecting both Buckingham Palace and St James’ Palace – the King's Guard passes the duty of protecting the Palace to the New Guard. With an expert on the history and royal traditions leading the way, you will receive invaluable insight into every detail of this great British performance. Join us on this unique experience of British tradition and royal pageantry that lets you experience the secrets of the whole ceremony in all its glory!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Buckingham Palace
The world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony is performed to handover the responsibility for protecting both Buckingham Palace and St James’ Palace – the Queen’s Guard passes the duty of protecting the Palace to the New Guard. Most people make the same mistake and think best spot to experience this time-honored tradition is at the front of the gates of Buckingham Palace. However we know different..why wait there for hours only to see the very end of this unique ceremony, with views often blocked by the crowds of people around you? With your specialist walking tour you’ll Follow your guide on an adventure that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard experience. With an expert on the history and royal traditions leading the way, you will receive invaluable insight into every detail of this great British performance.
St. James's Park
Be toured round St James Park and learn about its history and secrets
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Walking Tour Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
What‘s Included
Walking tour with live guide
Entry to the palaces is not included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Big thanks to John our guide!
Jocelyn D,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting guide. Friendly and knowledgeble. Over 2 hours and covered all major spots. Great. !!!
Awesome/John!
KimA395,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John our guide was terrific! Very informative and charismatic!
John was an outstanding tour guide!
Mali C,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience from start to finish. John was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the history and culture of the places we visited. He explained everything clearly, answered all our questions, and made the tour fun and engaging. His professionalism and warm personality made the day unforgettable. I highly recommend John to anyone looking for a top-quality tour guide!
Aaron was a wonderful guide
E9355LDtraceyr,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t recommend this walking tour highly enough! It was easy to find the meeting point and our guide Aaron, was excellent. He was warm, friendly and had great knowledge of the guards, the royals and the area. Aaron knew where to find the best vantage points and made sure his group was safe at all times. I use a walking stick and could easily manage the walk. Given all that I saw, I think the tour was very good value for money
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