Guided Tours

Changing of the Guard Tour

Name: Changing of the Guard Tour
Start: 2025-01-26T09:45:00
End: 2025-01-26T11:15:00
Location: London

Tower of London with early access, Thames River cruise, Changing of the Guards ceremony.

Buckingham Palace guards in traditional red uniforms during Changing of the Guard, London.

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Walk in the footsteps of Britain’s Royals and learn interesting facts about their lives on this guided tour and see the famous Changing of the Guard!

Highlights

Join a small group and witness a royal tradition, the Changing of the Guard or the Changing of the Horse Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Watch the Old Guard, in their vibrant red uniforms, stand at attention, as the regimental band plays a lively tune and the New Guard marches in formation.
Take a 1.5-hour walking tour and stroll through St. James's Park while your English-speaking guide points out famous sights like Prince Philip's barber.
Upgrade to enjoy priority access to Westminster Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at the grandeur of this historic church.
Fun fact: Those iconic guards' hats? They're not bearskin but synthetic fur, reflecting a commitment to animal rights.

Inclusions

Changing of the Guard Ceremony outside Buckingham Palace
Expert English-speaking tour guide
Small group tour
1.5-hour walking tour around Buckingham Palace (as per option selected)
Skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey (as per option selected)
Audio headsets

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Didem

5/5

Jan, 2025

All the useful information our guide (Francis) gave us during the tour. He was so friendly and helpful. It was really fun.

Aleksandra

5/5

Jan, 2025

Great guide (Babs) - a lot of fun and a good portion of royal information; she knew exactly where we should go and when to have the best view. Totally recommend her!

Aakriti

5/5

Jan, 2025

Jeremy was our tour guide and god was he amazing. He indulged us in so many stories and anecdotes and so passionately took us through the tour. We had a great time and would 10/10 recommend it to every body.

Ann

5/5

Jan, 2025

The guided tour around Buckinghame Palace was a great experience, the best of our visit to London. Our guide Jeremy took us through the history of British royalty with lots of funny anecdotes and stories. All this laced with a good dose of British humor made sure we weren't bored for a moment. The tour could have gone on longer as far as we were concerned. In short, a top experience we can highly recommend to everyone. Jeremy made our day. Thanks again for the lovely tour!

April

5/5

Jan, 2025

Babbs was our tour guide and she was outstanding!! Don't take this tour with anyone else. She was a wealth of knowledge about every aspect of the tour. She went out of her way to learn everyone's name and really get to know them. She was able to keep us on schedule but deliver a lot of information about each area. She fought hard to make sure we were front and center to see everything and get the pics! The tour was outstanding, thanks Babbs! April from Tennessee

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Your experience

Experience royal London like never before

Go on an immersive tour that unravels the grandeur of British tradition, on this guided tour to see the Changing of the Guard Ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. These guards, in their distinctive red tunics and faux bearskin hats, make for an unforgettable sight. With a personal headset, your guide's lively commentary brings alive every intricate detail of this tradition.

Engage with history and pageantry

Enjoy a tranquil stroll through St James's Park, the oldest Royal Park in London, known for its resident pelicans. If you opt for the London walking tour, your journey begins at The Mall where you will admire the majestic view towards Buckingham Palace. Led by an expert English-speaking guide, you'll move onto the vibrant St James's Palace/Horse Guards Parade. Alternatively, you can upgrade your tickets and choose to get a skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Additional information

Changing of the Foot Guards Ceremony takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Please note that if you book your tour on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, you’ll experience the change of the Household Cavalry.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.