Guided Tours

Changing of the Guard Tour

Name: Changing of the Guard Tour
Start: 2025-02-24T10:15:00
End: 2025-02-24T11:45:00
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.

Hohenschwangau Castle in Schwangau with audio guide, Combo: Changing of the Guards + Tower of London Tickets

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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Donna

5/5

Feb, 2025

Our tour guide was fabulous her name was babs she was very informative and caring about her whole group getting them to see as much as they could. Would recommend every person having her for tour. Thank you again.

Andrew

5/5

Feb, 2025

The guide Natalie was very good and looked after every very week and knew the best places to get the best vies and photos of the event. Her knowledge of the whole Changing of the Gauard and the Royal family was very impressive and she also had quite a few snippets of information about London that she imparted to the team. Would recommend this to others.

Alain

5/5

Feb, 2025

Babs was the best tour guide! Got to learn so much from her. Would suggest anyone to take the tour and hopefully get partnered up with Babs!!

Christine

5/5

Jan, 2025

We learned so much from the tour guides! The history and current events were digestible and entertaining. Our Tower of London Yeomen (Gary) and changing of the guard guide (Babs) answered additional questions we had during the tour. We will be recommending this tour and our guide as to any friends visiting London. thanks Babs and Gary for making our tour experience fun and memorable!

Celin

3/5

Jan, 2025

The tour with the guide was really good, he explained a lot and gave a lot of interesting background information. However, we booked the event primarily because we were told there would be a tour of Buckingham Palace. This was not the case. We only found out in the middle of the tour that we would not be able to visit the palace. It's a cheek that we were sold something that we didn't actually get. This is deliberate misleading of customers! I expect compensation!

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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.