Royal London: Changing of the Guard walking tour at Buckingham Palace

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About the activity

Get assigned to your royal house and experience Westminster with a guide. Highlights, Changing of the Guard, and a quiz. German, English, or French.

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English, French, German (depends on selected option)
Duration

2 hours
Includes
- This tour takes place in all weathers.
- The Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place only on select days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays – weather permitting.
- Please note: The Changing of the Guard takes place only on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (weather permitting). In June and July, it takes place daily (subject to change).
- This tour is German only.

Highlights & Description

Highlights

Discover the history and secrets of London's oldest palace.
Visit Lancaster House, Buckingham Palace, and Clarence House.
Watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard (only on selected days).
See the Royal Mounted Guard.
Earn knighthood in our royal quiz

Description

Join this guided tour and immerse yourself in London's royal past on a walking tour of palaces and leafy parks, packed with fascinating stories and centuries of history.
Walk past world-famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, Whitehall, and Westminster Abbey. Experience the famous Changing of the Guard (on selected days) and the daily Horse Guards Parade – an impressive spectacle steeped in tradition and royal splendor.
Earn knighthood in our royal quiz – but if you come in last… off with your head!
Discover the secrets of St. James’s Palace
Discover the fascinating history of St. James’s Palace, once the residence of King Henry VIII and the place where King Charles I spent his last night before his execution.
Experience historic residences up close
Visit the elegant Lancaster House and the world-famous Buckingham Palace, originally known as Buckingham House. You will also see Clarence House, the official residence of King Charles III.
A walk through Royal parks and history
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Green Park, past Whitehall, and finish your tour near Westminster Station – directly opposite the iconic Big Ben.
Experience British traditions live
Witness the ceremonial Changing of the Guard, as the Old Guard and the New Guard exchange duties. This ceremony takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (weather permitting), and even daily in June and July (subject to change).
Please note:
The Changing of the Guard takes place only on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, weather permitting. On other days, there is the opportunity to see a smaller changing-of-the-guard ceremony.

Good to know before you go

This tour takes place in all weathers.
The Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place only on select days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays – weather permitting.
Please note: The Changing of the Guard takes place only on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (weather permitting). In June and July, it takes place daily (subject to change).

Meeting point

English London: Royal Walking Tour at Buckingham Palace – No Ceremony

Royal Walking Tour at Buckingham Palace in English – No Ceremony

French London: Changing of the Guard walking tour at Buckingham Palace