Changing the Guard & Buckingham Palace, Small Group Tour
Description
Our more exclusive Changing the Guard tour. This is the London walking tour which will ensure you are in the best position possible to see the extraordinary Changing the Guard ceremony while avoiding the crowds at the gates of Buckingham Palace. On this small group tour, we see various stages of the ceremony, including the inspection, Old Guard, New Guard, Palaces, and even march alongside the Guards and Ceremonial Bands Not only do we limit our group size to 12 on this tour, we also start a little earlier so that we can see the Horse Guards come on duty as well. Please note this tour requires a good level of mobility as we will be marching alongside the guards, and there is at least one set of steps to navigate. And we do not go to the gates of Buckingham Palace or see the section of the ceremony within the courtyard as this is far too busy and requires standing still waiting for several hours!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Marvel at the Household Cavalry up close as they come on duty.
March within 10 feet of the famous iconic King's Guard and their ceremonial band. Then get great photos of a second group of soldiers as they march from their barracks.
Get that perfect photo of the King's palace. Hear about its history and some of the most incredible royal anecdotes.
Peak through the railings into Clarence House, the place which both King Charles II and his mother Queen Elizabeth II called home.
Enjoy a short stroll through London's most stunningly ornate Royal Park
Soak up the incredible history of London's senior royal palace. Hear how King Henry VIII had it constructed for his second wife, Anne Boleyn, and see where the proclamation of the new monarch is made.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
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(4)
A brilliant couple of hours with Lee who clearly loves his work and was incredibly knowledgeable - not only of the tour itself but of a raft of other things related to the area we covered. Highly recommend this tour and if you get Lee you’re onto a winner
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a brilliant couple of hours with Lee. His passion for the area and enthusiasm for sharing its stories really do shine through, and it’s wonderful to hear that his knowledge went beyond the tour itself. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Lee.
Our tour was amazing and engaging. Very informative for both my wife and I along with our kids. Our guide Paul was the absolute best. I would highly recommend Paul. He has a true passion and his genuine love of country shines through while being respectful to all those in the tour.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such an engaging and informative experience. Paul will be thrilled to know that his passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm made such a positive impression on both the adults and kids in your group. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you all back on another tour soon!
Joe was a fantastic guide, he knew so many cool facts and was wonderful with the children in the group. We had a great time and saw everything we wanted to and more. highly recommend the tour and Joe
We’re delighted to hear that Joe made such a great impression. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to engage guests of all ages really help bring the stories of London to life. It’s fantastic that you were able to see everything you hoped for and even discover a few extra surprises along the way. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Joe. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
Rachel was fantastic and we got to see everything we wanted
We’re glad you had a great time seeing the guards with Rachel and we hope you’ll join us again soon!
