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Changing the Guard Experience with Royal Mews & The King’s Gallery Tickets

Buckingham Palace with Victoria Memorial and colorful flower gardens in London.
Tour group walking along a tree-lined path with Union Jack flags, part of the Changing of the Guard Experience.
King's Gallery entrance with columns, part of the Changing of the Guard Experience.
Visitors outside the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, London.

Duration

4 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

    • Experience London’s ultimate royal pageantry on a seamless 4-hour journey combining the Changing the Guard, the Royal Mews, and The King’s Gallery.

    • Walk iconic routes with a top-rated English-speaking guide and use provided audio headsets to ensure you never miss a word of fascinating commentary.

    • Capture the legendary Changing the Guard from prime viewpoints while your expert guide shares the captivating history behind this historic ceremony.

    • Explore the working Royal Mews stables with a multimedia guide to see the majestic royal horses and the magnificent Gold State Coach used in coronations.

    • Discover Queen Elizabeth II’s iconic style at The King’s Gallery, viewing over 300 rare wardrobe items, including her historic coronation dress.

    • Changing the Guard walking tour from prime viewpoints

    • Entry to the Royal Mews

      • Multimedia guide in English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese and more at the Royal Mews
    • Entry tickets to The King’s Gallery

      • Access to the Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style exhibition

      • Multimedia guide in English at The King's Gallery

      • Translated materials in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, and more

    • Expert English-speaking tour leader

    • Headsets (when needed, for clear commentary)

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Immerse yourself in the unmatched grandeur of British tradition with a curated 4-hour London experience. This tour seamlessly brings together three iconic royal highlights, offering a deep dive into the monarchy's captivating history, living pageantry, and timeless style.

    Getting started

    Your journey begins at the Duke of York Column, where you will meet your expert, English-speaking guide. After a brief introduction and receiving your personal audio headset, ensuring you can hear every detail clearly, you will set off on a guided walk along iconic routes like The Mall and St. James's Park toward Buckingham Palace.

    What to expect

    Expect a day filled with vibrant colour, historic ritual, and exclusive access. You will experience the precision of the British military, walk the operational grounds where historic royal events are prepared, and step into an elegant gallery space showcasing rare, personal artefacts from the Royal Family's private collection.

    Features:

    • Prime Guard Ceremony views: Avoid the chaotic crowds with a guide who knows the exact vantage points to watch the Changing the Guard. You will get excellent, clear photo opportunities of the soldiers and horses while learning the fascinating stories and strict protocols behind this centuries-old ritual.

    • Inside the working Royal Mews: Step inside the official working stables of the British Royal Family. Using a multilingual multimedia guide, you will see where the magnificent royal horses are trained and stand in the presence of historic state carriages, including the monumental Gold State Coach used for coronations.

    • 'Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style' exhibit: Conclude your tour at The King’s Gallery with included tickets to a beautifully curated exhibition. You will get an intimate look at Queen Elizabeth II’s public image and personal fashion, viewing over 300 rare items, including her historic wedding and coronation dresses.

  • Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible to wheelchair or pram/stroller users.

    Additional information

    • Changing the Guard will not operate in the rain and will be replaced with an extended walking tour.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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