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Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour

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Experience the traditions of the British monarchy in London with a guide and audioguide. Watch the Changing of the King's Foot Guards and see the State Rooms in Buckingham Palace.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Expert tour guide for the Changing of the Guard walking tour
    • Changing of the Guard viewing experience
    • Entrance ticket to Buckingham Palace State Rooms
    • Official Buckingham Palace audio guide (available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese)
    • Free time inside Buckingham Palace — explore at your own pace
    • Headsets (when required) to clearly hear your guide
    • Tips (optional)
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Learn about the tradition and history of Buckingham Palace and its State Rooms
  • See treasures from the Royal Collection, including beautiful Sèvres porcelain
  • Take in the action of the changing of the guards outside the palace
  • Watch the precision skills of the King's Foot Guards
  • Explore the lavish State Rooms of the British Monarchy official London residence

Description

Explore the state rooms of Buckingham Palace and see the Changing of the Guard. Gain a deeper understanding of royal protocol from your tour guide and enjoy audio commentary inside the palace.

First, watch the Changing of the Guards in the company of a guide, who will explain the history and meaning behind the ceremony. See the precision of the King's Guards up close as they march to the sounds of a military band.
Depending on the schedule of the Household Cavalry, you may experience either the Changing of the Foot Guards or the Changing of the Horse Guards in London.

Finally, step inside Buckingham palace and admire the lavish apartments and sparkling chandeliers. View some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including exquisite Sèvres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
While inside, enjoy commentary from the official audio guide and learn the history behind the sumptuous furnishings and family history.

Good to know before you go
  • The Changing of the Guards is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather or other circumstances is not announced before the morning of the ceremony. When this occurs, you will be provided with a walking tour of Westminster city instead.
  • There is no Changing of the Foot Guards on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday so you'll be provided with a Walking Tour of Westminster City. You may be able to see the Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards parade but that's not guaranteed.
  • On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the "Sunday Parade".
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Changing of the Foot Guards & Buckingham Palace Tour

Changing of the Horse Guards & Buckingham Palace Tour

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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. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. 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
    15-99 years
  • Children
    5-14 years
  • Infants
    0-4 years
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