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London: Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

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Witness the Changing of the Guard in front of the Buckingham Palace doors with a local guide.

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  • Live guiding
    English, Italian (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Walking Tour outside of Buckingham Palace
    • English-speaking guide
    • Headsets when appropriate
    • Entry to Buckingham Palace
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Buckingham Palace: Marvel at the royal residence, hear captivating stories
  • Changing of the Guard: Watch this iconic tradition
  • Experience a London tradition with a local guide

Description

The changing of the guards is definitely something that should be experienced when visiting London. On this tour, your guide will explain to you how the changing of the guard, also known as "Guard Mounting", has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in London.

You will see how the soldiers in place are “relieved” of their position in a very particular way, while accompanied by a military fanfare. The soldiers have protected the King or Queen of England since the reign of Henry VII, who established the Royal Body Guard as a permanent institution. The tradition has since continued for more than 500 years.


All of the guards are dressed in a traditional red tunic partnered with an easily recognizable bearskin helmet. The music that accompanies the changing of the guard can be either military or more contemporary, an attraction that is not to be missed.

Good to know before you go
  • Dates and times can change, sometimes at short notice (when the guards are required for operational or other ceremonial duties, and as a result of road closures)
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Italian Tour

English Tour

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