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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Let one of our certified guides introduce you to all the military splendor of the Changing of the Guard during this 2-hour semi-private tour. Learn all about the traditions and history of this spectacular event while hearing more about the monumental Buckingham Palace.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- See Trafalgar Square, the most famous public square in London
- The Horse Guards Palace, partmilitary headquarters, partmuseum
- The Duke of York Steps, where you’ll also see the famous Duke of York statue
- St. James’ Palace, the most senior royal palace in the UK
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Start your adventure at London’s famous Trafalgar Square, where you’ll learn about the Queen’s Guard with their iconic uniform of scarlet red tunics and bearskin hats. We keep our groups small—no more than 8 guests per tour—so you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions as your guide walks you through the Horse Guards Palace, where the Cavalry on Guard presents a spectacular sight: a mounted regiment riding immaculately groomed horses with shining breastplates. You’ll then head up the Duke of York Steps near the monumental Admiralty Arch to hear about monarchs such as George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth – while admiring their statues! Next is a stroll along the famous Mall to St. James’ Palace, where you’ll see the inspection of the soldiers. This New Guard will process along the Mall as they make their way towards Buckingham Palace, where they’ll replace the Old Guard. Your guide will lead you to the monumental royal palace, where you’ll see the military spectacle unfold before your eyes. You’ll then follow the Old Guard – now off duty – to the Wellington Barracks, so that by the end of the tour, you’ll have participated in every stage of this historic British tradition.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
London
Sightseeing at Trafalgar Square.
Continued
London
Sightseeing at St James's Palace.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Professional tour guide Semi-Private Museum Tour
Not Included
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi) Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Meeting & Pickup
National Gallery, London. Meet by the Red telephone booth by the Sainsbury Wing entrance of the National Gallery.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please provide a good contact phone number to reach the guests on the day of the tour. This is strictly used by the guide to communicate meeting point details and make the tour as seamless as possible. We require the ages of all passengers upon booking. Please provide this information.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-04-17
5.00 / 5
2 adults and 2 kids - 12 and 8 went on this tour over Spring Break and the guide really made the tour a highlight. Darcy, was AWESOME. a young guy who definitely knew the local tricks plus bonus points for being so fashionable and 'cool', our kids were full dialed into him as a guide
2026-04-12
5.00 / 5
Jeremy was an amazing guide for our small group! He was so knowledgeable, friendly, & engaging- keeping kids & adults of all Ages captivated throughout the tour. He knew all the best spots to see everything we wanted to see & was great at making sure we had the best viewpoints of the guards along the way. I highly recommend him for any London tours- it’s clear that he knows so much about Londons history & loves to share/ teach.
2025-10-14
5.00 / 5
Ivo is a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable, very detailed, and very friendly. Took the time to answer all questions. Offered to take pictures for us. The pace of the tour was very good. We had a great day with him. Thank you so much!
2025-07-01
5.00 / 5
FANTASTIC tour!! Our guide, Lucy, was incredibly knowledgeable about the changing of the guards process but all about general English history. She made us feel like we were on our own private tour as she took plenty of time with each family individually to allow us an opportunity to ask questions and just have memorable discussions with her. Would highly recommend recommend!!
2024-07-07
5.00 / 5
The tour was excellent. Lucy was very informative and was very pleasant. She put us in the best position to see the activities leading up to and after the Changing of the Guard. I would very much recommend this tour.
2024-06-22
5.00 / 5
Andy was terrific! Was able to get us through crowds and filled with fascinating facts. Great with our grandkids, especially our 10 year old grandson who loves history. Thank you Andy! And also a shout out to James who is new and was along for training, he was delightful! Well worth the expense. Company is fortunate to have Andy as a guide!
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