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Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Tower of London with early access, Thames River cruise, Changing of the Guards ceremony.
Buckingham Palace guards in traditional red uniforms during Changing of the Guard, London.
Buckingham Palace guards in red uniforms during Changing of the Guard ceremony, London.
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Walk in the footsteps of Britain’s Royals and learn interesting facts about their lives on this guided tour and see the famous Changing of the Guard!

    • Join a small group and witness a royal tradition, the Changing of the Foot Guard on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

    • On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, you’ll see the Changing of the Horse Guard Ceremony on the Buckingham Palace grounds.

    • Watch the Old Guard, in their vibrant red uniforms, stand at attention, as the regimental band plays a lively tune and the New Guard marches in formation.

    • Take a 1.5-hour walking tour and stroll through St. James's Park while your English-speaking guide points out famous sights like the city’s oldest wine shop.

    • Upgrade to enjoy a guided tour of Westminster Abbey, or get access to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms.

    • Changing of the Guard Ceremony outside Buckingham Palace (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays)

    • Changing of the Horse Guard Ceremony (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday)

    • Expert English-speaking tour guide

    • Small group tour

    • Audio headsets

    Additional Paid Upgrades

    • 1.5-hour walking tour around Buckingham Palace

    • Entry to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms

    • Guided tour of Westminster Abbey

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

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    Guests from United States, Germany, France and over 53 countries have loved this experience

    Robert Nichols

    Robert

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Our guide Chris was amazing. He explained what we would see and when we needed to move to avoid crowds and have a front row seat to everything. As a bonus, we got to see King Charles and Princess Sophie. This is a must do tour to avoid the crowds and get up front to the action.
    Lorraine Pineda

    Lorraine

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The tour guide, David was so interesting with his knowledge of the history. We had a great experience! Highly recommend it.
    Nancy Turner

    Nancy

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The whole experience was very well planned. Babs was an EXCEPTIONAL guide. She was knowledgeable, funny, entertaining and got us to all the perfect spots at the right time to see the action! We would recommend this experience for those new or experienced London visitors.
    Lino Soares

    Lino

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Very difficult to find our meeting point. This needs to be simpler for tourists who are not familiar with the city. Even locals were not sure where our meeting place was! We found it just in time as our group was ready to go. So glad we gave ourselves the extra time to navigate ourselves. Once our tour started it was all worth the trouble. Our tour guide Sara was charming with a sense of humor. She was lovely. Well explained walking tour and excellent areas chosen to see the changing of the guard's marching band. We highly recommend this tour.
    Angel Myer

    Angel

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Our tour guide "Babs" was wonderful. Perfect spots chosen for us to get the best view, lots of great information and tips for the rest of our trip. Definitely worth doing!
  • Experience royal London like never before

    Go on an immersive tour that unravels the grandeur of British tradition on this English-guided tour to see the Changing of the Guard Ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. These guards, in their distinctive red tunics and faux bearskin hats, make for an unforgettable sight. With a personal headset, your guide's lively commentary brings alive every intricate detail of this tradition.

    Engage with history and pageantry

    Enjoy a tranquil stroll through St James's Park, the oldest Royal Park in London, known for its resident pelicans. If you opt for the 1.5-hour London walking tour, your journey begins at The Mall where you will admire the majestic view towards Buckingham Palace. Led by an expert English-speaking guide, you'll move onto the vibrant St James's Palace/Horse Guards Parade. Alternatively, you can upgrade your tickets and get access to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms or go on a guided tour of Westminster Abbey.

  • Buckingham Palace

    Monday09:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 05:30pm
    Tuesday09:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 05:30pm
    Wednesday09:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 05:30pm
    Thursday09:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 05:30pm
    Friday09:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 05:30pm
    Saturday09:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 05:30pm
    Sunday09:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 05:30pm
  • What's not allowed

    • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    Additional information

    • Changing of the Foot Guards Ceremony takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

    • Please note that if you book your tour on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, you’ll experience the Changing of the Horse Guard Ceremony instead.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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