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London Buckingham Palace: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

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EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE CHANGING OF THE GUARDS TOUR!

Let our guides find the best places to see the King's Guard change and march. Dont follow the crowds, join us and get Insta-ready photos

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Guided tour in English
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • St James’s Palace/Horse Guards Parade
  • The Mall
  • St James’s Park
  • Buckingham Palace (outside)

Description

Don’t miss out on this most famous traditional royal ceremony- a must see when you visit London! Dating back to the reign of King Henry VII, and performed at Buckingham Palace since Queen Victoria took up residence in 1837, the world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony is performed to handover the responsibility for protecting both Buckingham Palace and St James’ Palace – the Queen’s Guard passes the duty of protecting the Palace to the New Guard.
Most people make the same mistake and think best spot to experience this time-honored tradition is at the front of the gates of Buckingham Palace. However we know different..why wait there for hours only to see the very end of this unique ceremony, with views often blocked by the crowds of people around you?
With our specialist walking tour you’ll Follow your guide on an adventure that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard experience. With an expert on the history and royal traditions leading the way, you will receive invaluable insight into every detail of this great British performance. With a small group we move between vantage points to really soak up the guide’s entertaining commentary and the majesty of the guards’ parading…so have your camera at the ready to make memories to share forever! Join us on this unique experience of British tradition and royal pageantry that lets you experience the secrets of the whole ceremony in all its glory!

Sites Visited
The Mall | St James’s Palace/Horse Guards Parade | St James’s Park | Buckingham Palace (outside)

Good to know before you go
  • Please arrive at 9.45am, 15 minutes before the start time.
  • The experience will end at around 12:00pm
  • We move pretty fast to keep up with the guards, so please wear comfortable shoes
  • and carry water. (In the 1.75 hr tour you may experience around 5 minutes of quick
  • walking. There may also be a small amount of steps to navigate during tour)
  • We will not stand at the forecourt of Buckingham Palace as, due to crowds, you see verylittle. We want to give you the best opportunity to take some amazing snapshots
  • Changing of the Guard is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the
  • discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced until the morning of the ceremony. When this occurs, customers will still receive a royal walking tour. It is also possible that instead of the foot soldiers at Buckingham Palace you may, instead, experience the change of the household cavalry
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    16-99 years
  • Children
    5-15 years
  • Infants
    0-4 years
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