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London: Changing of the Guard Tour by Buckingham Palace

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Join our guided Changing of the Guard tour combining smart crowd navigation with rich insight into the history, spectacle, and tradition of Britain’s royal ceremony.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2-4 hours
  • Includes
    • Changing of the Guard viewing
    • Expert local guide with in-depth historical commentary
    • Headsets to always hear your guide
    • Tickets to Royal Mews (official horse stables of the British Royal Family) [If Option Selected]
    • Tickets to the King's Gallery (Exhibit Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style) [If Option Selected]
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Entrance to Buckingham Palace
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Marvel at the rhythm and precision of the march of the King’s foot guards
  • Experience a quintessential London tradition at Buckingham Palace
  • Learn how tradition, precision, and pageantry unite in this ceremony
  • Follow the ceremony with expert live historical commentary
  • Uncover the stories and symbolism behind this royal spectacle

Description

Follow your expert guide through the full Changing of the Guard ceremony, gaining a deeper understanding of one of Britain’s most iconic traditions.

While large crowds mean viewing positions vary on the day, your guide ensures you experience the ceremony from carefully selected vantage points while bringing its history, symbolism, and royal significance to life.

With a personal headset, hear every detail as the King’s Foot Guards march toward Buckingham Palace, and uncover the meaning behind the music, uniforms, and centuries-old ritual that make this ceremony a true expression of British culture.

Good to know before you go
  • The Changing of the Guard ceremony is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before 11am. Even when cancelled, customers will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music and parade
  • Please note that the changing of the guard schedule may change and on different dates we will see either foot guards or horse guards
  • On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the "Sunday Parade".
  • Regretfully, guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance cannot be accommodated – the tour operator is also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on group tours
Meeting point

Changing of the Guard Tour by Buckingham Palace

Changing of the Guards, Royal Mews and King's Gallery

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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
    15-99 years
  • Children
    4-14 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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