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Changing of The Guard Guided Walking Tour

Starting From From $19.40 per person Current Project Expedition rate
2 Hours 4.30 / 5 7 reviews Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by CityWonders - UK
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The Experience

What your day looks like

- Discover one of Britain’s most fascinating scenes: the Changing of the Guard tradition. This is a pillar of monarchical history, and one of the best ways to experience royal London during your time in the capital. - Explore the Mall, St. James’s Park, Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Palace/Horse Guards Parade, all of which are iconic locations in London and really important to England’s royal history. - With headsets should you need them, your expert, English-speaking guide will bring the amazing Changing of the Guard tradition to life for you on this fantastic small-group tour of only 20 people or fewer!

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Experience a Unique Changing of the Guard Guided Tour
  • See the Mall, St. James's Palace/Horse Guards Parade, St. James's Park & Buckingham Palace
  • An expert guide will help you make the most of your experience, sharing enriching stories
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

See British tradition come to life on this fully-guided Changing of the Guard walking tour that ensures you get the very best views of this spectacular ceremony. Don’t make the same mistake that so many visitors often and understandably make, believing the prime vantage point from where to experience this time-honored tradition is outside Buckingham Palace. These spectators’ enthusiasm quickly turns to disappointment when they realise that they have waited for hours only to see the very end of this unique performance, their view often blocked by the throngs of people crowding around them. Instead, follow your guide on a dynamic journey that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end as they expertly navigate the crowds to take you to the best and most photographable viewpoints. Your guide is an expert on the history of this fascinating ceremony and their knowledge will give you invaluable insight into every detail of this British spectacle. With your own personal headset allowing you to easily follow your guide’s entertaining commentary, you can fully take in the splendor parading past you. Marvel at the precision with which the Queen’s Foot Guards march to Buckingham Palace, clad in their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats, or admire the gleaming coats of the Household Cavalry’s horses as they emerge at Horse Guard’s Parade. Please note that if you book your tour on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, you’ll experience the change of the Household Cavalry.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

London

Sightseeing at St James's Palace.

Continued

London

Sightseeing at St James's Park.

Continued

London

Sightseeing at Buckingham Palace.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Expert, English-speaking tour guide Headsets when appropriate, so that you can always hear your guide

Not Included

Gratuities Hotel pick-up/drop-off

What to Bring

Please note weather is very changeable in London, please ensure you have rainproof clothing This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking. We recommend comfortable shoes

Restrictions

Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. We reserve the right to refuse participation on its tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly or poses a threat to other guests or our staff. Photography is not permitted within Buckingham Palace but is allowed within the gardens.

Meeting & Pickup

By the Duke of York Column, Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AJ. This is the tall column with a statue on top.

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2026-07-26 5.00 / 5

Natalie was great! She was very knowledgeable and adjusted perfectly given information she was learning and made it possible for us to see both the King and Queen as they departed from their home.

2026-06-02 5.00 / 5

Excellent quality, enjoyed very much

2025-08-14 5.00 / 5

This tour was amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned so much about the royal history in addition to getting into key areas for the ceremony to see the guards marching up front multiple times.

2025-07-09 5.00 / 5

This tour and our guide were fantastic! He pointed out so many things that we would not have seen without the tour. He gave us lots of great history and placed us in sports to see everything really well! Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to see the changing of the guard!

2024-03-12 5.00 / 5

Wondwrful tour led by Paul!

2023-03-29 5.00 / 5

Natalie was a great guide. She gave us a good background on the changing of the guards and got us to be in the best positions to see each part and aspect of the ceremony. We really got to experience the changing of the guard up close. We totally recommend d this tour!

2023-03-29 5.00 / 5

Tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and knew where to position our group in order to get the best possible view.

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