Tours/London/Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Guided Tour Small Group
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Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Guided Tour Small Group

4.9(119)London1 hour
VIATOR4.5(17)TRIPADVISOR5.0(102)

Description

Experience the Changing of the Guard from the best vantage points on this guided walking tour in London. Avoid the common mistake of waiting outside Buckingham Palace, where crowds often block the view. Instead, follow your expert guide through the entire ceremony, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of this historic tradition. Learn fascinating insights as the King’s foot guards, dressed in their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats, march with precision to Buckingham Palace. Beyond the ceremony, explore London’s royal landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, Whitehall, and Westminster Abbey. Witness the Horse Guard Parade, stroll through Green Park, and uncover hidden stories of St. James’s Palace, once home to King Henry VIII. End your journey in Parliament Square, near Westminster Underground Station, conveniently located across from Big Ben, after an unforgettable dive into British history and pageantry.

Tour Options

Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Guided Tour Small Group

Itinerary

10 min

Admire and learn about the history of the place.

30 min

Observe the historical changing of the guards ceremony and learn about the history of the place.

20 min

Observe the ending of the changing of the guards ceremony and learn about the history of the place.

15 min

Admire and learn about the history of the place.

15 min

Admire and learn about the history of the place.

15 min

Admire and learn about the history of the place.

15 min

Admire and learn about the history of the place.

Highlights

Changing of the Guards (occurs only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and subject to change)
See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other London landmarks
2 hours guided walking tour with expert guide

What's included

Included
Changing of the Guards (occurs only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and subject to change)
See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other London landmarks
2 hours guided walking tour with expert guide
Not included
Gratuities
No food or drinks included
Entry to Buckingham Palace is not included in the tour.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(119)

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johngO4865VF
July 3, 2026
Changing of the guard tour

Adrian was incredible! Really thorough tour with the changing of the guard and historical sites along the way! Cannot recommend him enough!

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emelineg568
July 3, 2026
Great tour of information and fun

Adrian was so good and so informative!! Everyone in our group learned lots and had fun along the way!

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Navigate54542354907
July 1, 2026
Buckingham Palace changing of the guards

Fantastic tour! The guide was awesome!! Thanks Adrian!

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Relax64253756106
July 1, 2026
Great option and information

Great job and worth the walk. Very informative and good options

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hollytK6978CH
July 1, 2026
Amazing

Adrian was exceptional! My favorite tour. He deserves a raise!!! Holly

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Olivia T
June 25, 2026
Made our sisters' trip so fun!

Adrian was absolutely phenomenal. This guided tour was so affordable - I would have paid more for this!

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stephaniesC8735GI
June 24, 2026
What a time!

Adrian was a fantastic tour guide! Highly recommend! The day we went, the changing of the guard was canceled, but Adrian helped us make the best of it and we ended up seeing the King!

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LightPacker606500
June 24, 2026
Excellent Tour

Excellent tour! We even saw the king!

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sunweeds
June 24, 2026
Friendly, helpful, knowledgable, fun

Adrian is very knowledgable, friendly and helpful. He took us to the best spots to see the guards , he took lots of photos for us. There is a fair bit of walking involved, to move quickly between the guards changing. You walk through 2 beautiful parks, see lots of amazing sights. He finished off by letting us know where the closest toilets were and recommending the best cafes to get lunch. Highly recommend!

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GrandTour08296682521
June 21, 2026
A great tour to avoid the crowds.

Kids love the tour! They see the guards and want to know more about them. Very rewarding! Our tour, Adrien is very knowledgeable and very friendly.

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