Guided Tours

Changing the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Name: Changing the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace
Start: 2025-08-01T09:00:00
End: 2025-08-01T19:00:00
Location: London

Changing of the Guards ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, London.

Tour guide leading a group on a Royal Walking Tour near souvenir shops.

Buckingham Palace State Rooms with ornate gold decor and chandeliers.

Tourist using an audio guide in Pisa with the Baptistery and Cathedral in the background.

Open today

09:30am - 07:30pm

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Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

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Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

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4.4/5

(1,406)

Patricia

Jun 2025

Verified booking

Nathan was our guide. Can not say enough about how much knowledge we got from tour but his humor just added to our experience. Would love to have him anytime we needed a guide. Our 12 year old grandson was with us and he really enjoyed and has been talking about facts we learned on tour👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Robert

Jun 2025

Verified booking

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.

Bonnie

Jul 2025

Verified booking

My husband and I really enjoyed the walking tour. This was our first trip to London and our tour guide,Jay made the tour very enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable and shared alot of great information. It was funny to us that he was American like us but giving tours in London.

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

On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, you’ll see the Changing 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 the Guard Ceremony outside Buckingham Palace (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays)

Changing 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 3 days 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
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
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
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.
Heinz
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The guide who knew the best vantage points at the right moment
Xiaohua
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Thanks to Nelson's professional ,interesting and humorous guide, we had a wonderful experience and learned a lot.

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 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

Monday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm

What's not allowed

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

Additional information

Changing 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 the Horse Guard Ceremony instead.

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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

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