Guided Tours

Changing of the Guard Tour at Buckingham Palace

Name: Changing of the Guard Tour at Buckingham Palace
Brand: Headout
SKU: 10691
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.43 (1024 reviews)

Guide at Buckingham Palace Interiors with Changing of the Guard

Interiors of Buckingham Palace - Throne room

See the royal side of London in Buckingham Palace's State Rooms. Opt for the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony or a stroll at St. James's Park.

Highlights

Explore Buckingham Palace with an audio guide and with an expert guide, witness the world-renowned Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Enjoy guaranteed timed entry to the Palace, wander through the lavish State Rooms of Buckingham Palace, and learn more about the British monarchy.
Instead of the Changing of the Guards, you can upgrade and go for a stroll in St. James's Park, the oldest royal park in London.
Did you know? Buckingham Palace has its ATM inside the building! The royal family’s bank of choice, Coutts & Co., has installed an ATM in the palace’s basement.

Inclusions

Hosted entry to Buckingham Palace
Official Palace multimedia guide for interiors
Headsets
Changing of the Guard Ceremony with an English-speaking guide (as per option selected)
St. James Park walking tour (as per option selected)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Pauline

3/5

Sep, 2024

Too much historical background from the tour guide in which, some aren't really interesting to foreigners. Would prefer more time either on watching guards changing or touring the state rooms.

Nicholas

5/5

Sep, 2024

The ticketing was fine. The experience was once in a lifetime! It ws a very fitting end to our trip to London. The incredible elegance of the Palace State rooms can not be adequately put into words. I recognized many of the rooms for pictures I have seen. Our tour guide was geat, very funny. The whole day was very enjoyable.

David

3/5

Sep, 2024

Once we got to the palace it was good. There was no changing of the guard because of "horse vacation". No reduction in price offered

Philip

3/5

Sep, 2024

Our guide was extremely pleasant but she gave out (at times) very inaccurate information on the tour....e.g. she called Horse Guards parade "the arena" and said Queen Victoria never left Windsor castle after Prince Albert died and had died at Windsor.... and other minor/major errors. As our group consisted of a lot of foreign tourists (mainly American) I felt they deserved a better more accurate tour which unfortunately our guide was unable to give. The tour consisted of a LOT of walking which wasn't anticipated and we never actually saw the changing of the guard, rather, we were "positioned" at a great distance to catch a glimpse of the parade passing by. We thoroughly enjoyed Buckingham Palace but on reflection it would have been better to book entry directly with the Palace and wait at the Palace railings to actually see the changing of the guard.

Razvan

5/5

Sep, 2024

A beautiful experience. Very informative guide. Aron. An awesome guy with great atitude and a lortof info delivered in a pleasant way

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Your experience

Learn more about England’s monarchy and its grand history on this guided tour through Buckingham Palace. Included in these tickets are a chance to witness the famous Changing of the Royal Guard and a special timed entry to Buckingham Palace.

Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Your tour begins at the entrance to Buckingham Palace, where King Charles' Foot Guard will march to the palace alongside a military band, all dressed in snazzy red outfits and bearskin hats. This iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony has been carried out in much the same way since 1660, and you can see history and tradition come to life in a quintessentially British way! Your guide will navigate you to a prime viewing spot, so you can have unobstructed and up-close views of the ceremony.

Gain entry to Buckingham Palace with a multimedia guide

Once the Changing of the Guard ceremony is over, you can step inside the golden gates of the palace and wander through the official residence. Open to visitors for only two months in a year, any chance to visit the Palace is a rare opportunity indeed. With these tickets, your entrance is pre-booked and access is guaranteed. Since admission has been arranged in advance, you can spend more time appreciating the interiors of the Palace. Learn captivating facts and anecdotes about the history of the Palace and the British Monarchy. Get a glimpse into the lives of royalty as you walk through the royal State Rooms, where the royal family holds their many events and receptions, as well as the 47-metre-long Picture Gallery that houses the Royal collection. Ideal for lovers of history and art, this tour will give you the complete Royal British experience! You can even skip the Changing of the Guard ceremony and instead opt for a ticket upgrade that'll allow you to explore the stunning St. James's Park. Take a walk surrounded by trees and the pond while learning about the hunting escapades of King Henry VIII.

Don't miss Buckingham Palace's awe-inspiring Summer Opening exhibition featuring King Charles III and Queen Camilla's coronation outfits, including King George VI's 1937 Robe of Estate.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at Buckingham Palace.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

On the days when the Changing of the Guard ceremony is not available, a visit to the Horseguards Parade will be arranged in its place.
Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before 11am. When this occurs, you will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music or parade.

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.