Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guard Walking Tour
Embark on a comprehensive tour of the Changing of the Guard and witness the vibrant essence of British tradition unfold before your eyes. Avoid the common misconception that the optimal viewing spot is outside Buckingham Palace, a belief that often leads disappointed visitors to catch only the tail end of the ceremony amid crowded surroundings. In this walking tour led by a local guide, you’ll experience the entire Changing of the Guard from a dynamic perspective.
Your expert guide, well-versed in the ceremony’s history, will provide invaluable insights, ensuring you grasp every detail of this time-honored spectacle. Equipped with a personal headset for easy follow-along, you can absorb the parade’s splendor while enjoying the entertaining commentary from your knowledgeable guide.
Inclusions
Package: Small Group Join-In Tour
What’s included
English-speaking guide
Headsets when needed to hear the tour clearly
Not included
Admission to Buckingham Palace
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Package: Small Group Join-In Tour with Tower of London Beefeater Meet & Greet
What’s included
English-speaking guide
Viewing of the Changing of the Guard (Not available on Saturdays and Sundays)
Guided walking tour of Westminster City (Only available on Saturdays and Sundays)
Private meet-and-greet with a Beefeater
Reserved access to the Tower of London
Boat ride on the River Thames
Audio headsets
Not included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
1hr 30min - 3hr 30min Duration
Please select a tour date
Join in group
Package: Small Group Join-In Tour
Eligibility
- This activity has no age limit
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Package: Small Group Join-In Tour with Tower of London Beefeater Meet & Greet
Eligibility
- Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
- Free for children aged 0-4
- Children aged 0-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Immerse yourself in Britain’s captivating Changing of the Guard tradition, a crucial aspect of monarchical history
- Visit iconic London locations: the Mall, St. James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, or the Horse Guards Parade
- Enjoy a small-group tour with an expert English-speaking guide, using headsets if needed, to bring the tradition to life
- Avoid the mistake of waiting outside Buckingham Palace for the best view
- Enjoy breathtaking views of London’s skyline, including Big Ben and Tower Bridge
- Get a private introduction from a Tower of London Yeoman Warder and snap a unique photo
Package: Small Group Join-In Tour
- [Departure] meet up at Duke of York Column. You can choose to depart at the following times: 10:00, 10:15. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Local operator will be holding a tour sign at the meet-up location.Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Buckingham Palace
- [Return] at Buckingham Palace, You can choose to return at the following times: 11:30, 12:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
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Additional information
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate
The Charging of the Guard ceremony is subject to changes in date, time, and cancellation at the discretion of the British authorities
Cancellation due to bad weather will not be announced before 11:00. Even cancelled, participants can still see a ‘wet change’ during the march but without music and parade
The schedule may change and on different dates you can spectate either foot-guards or horse guards
If tour is booked on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday, you will have the opportunity to spectate the change of the Household Cavalry
On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the “Sunday Parade”. Prohibitions & Limitations
The activity is not recommended: PWDs (persons with disabilities) What to wear
Walking shoes
Please dress accordingly depending on the day’s weather conditions
As weather is very changeable in London, please dress with waterproof clothing Accessibility
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Package: Small Group Join-In Tour with Tower of London Beefeater Meet & Greet
- [Departure] 10:15, meet up at Duke of Yoke Column. At the tall column with a statue on top.Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 3 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, St James's Park, Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, River Thames, Tower of London
- [Return] 13:45, at tower of london,
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Additional information
- For assistance finding the meeting point or urgent issues, call +39-068-336-0561 or +44-800-098-8019
- The operator (City Wonders) team member will be at the meeting point with a sign displaying the tour name
- There is no Changing of the Foot Guards on Saturday, so you’ll be provided with a walking tour of Westminster City if you book on a Saturday. You may be able to see the Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade, but that’s not guaranteed
- The Changing of the Guard is subject to changes in date, time, and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather or other circumstances is not announced before the morning of the ceremony. When this occurs, you will be provided with a walking tour of Westminster City instead. No refund will be provided as this is not under our control
- On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the “Sunday Parade”. Accessibility
- This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Meet with guide