Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace Guided Tour

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours
Service animals welcome

Experience the Changing of the Guard from the best vantage points on this guided walking tour in London. Avoid the common mistake of waiting outside Buckingham Palace, where crowds often block the view. Instead, follow your expert guide through the entire ceremony, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of this historic tradition.

Learn fascinating insights as the King’s foot guards, dressed in their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats, march with precision to Buckingham Palace.

Beyond the ceremony, explore London’s royal landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, Whitehall, and Westminster Abbey. Witness the Horse Guard Parade, stroll through Green Park, and uncover hidden stories of St. James’s Palace, once home to King Henry VIII.

End your journey in Parliament Square, near Westminster Underground Station, conveniently located across from Big Ben, after an unforgettable dive into British history and pageantry.

What's included

  • Changing of the Guards (occurs only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and subject to change)
  • See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other London landmarks
  • 2 hours guided walking tour with expert guide

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Gratuities
    • No food or drinks included
    • Entry to Buckingham Palace is not included in the tour.

    Languages spoken by guide

    English

    Additional information

    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 poor cardiovascular health

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Location

    Departure point

    Constance Fund fountain of Diana, London, SW1A 1RD
    The meeting point is outside of the Green Park Underground station. Please use the Green Park Exit. Our guide will wait for you next to the Constance Fund fountain of Diana. London SW1A 1RD, UK

    End point

    Parliament Square, Parliament Sq, London, SW1P 3JX
    The tour ends at the Parliament Square, in front of the iconic Big Ben.

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