Combo (Save 5%): Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace + Tower of London Tickets

Unlock the best of royal London with this convenient combo ticket. By pairing the ceremonial splendour of the Changing the Guard with the historic depths of the Tower of London, you save on admission while enjoying a seamless, expert-led experience of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Getting started

Your journey begins at Buckingham Palace for a guided introduction to royal tradition. Afterwards, use your included ticket to head to the Tower of London, where you can explore the fortress and the Crown Jewels at your own pace.

What to expect

Changing the Guard

Step into the heart of British pageantry. You’ll join a small group for a 1.5-hour walking tour designed to get you the best vantage points for the ceremony. Watch as the guards, clad in their famous red tunics and bearskin hats, march to the sound of a full military band.

Features:

• Expert-led narrative: An English-speaking guide shares the history and rigorous training behind the guards’ routines. With the provided audio headsets, you’ll hear every detail clearly, even in high-traffic areas.

• An intimate view: Limited to just 20 participants, this small-group setting ensures a personalised experience, allowing you to ask questions and move easily through the palace grounds.

Tower of London

Discover a thousand years of history within the walls of this legendary riverside fortress. From its role as a royal residence and armoury to its darker past as a prison, the Tower offers a comprehensive look at England’s heritage.

Features:

• The Crown Jewels: Marvel at the world-famous regalia used in coronation ceremonies. This dazzling collection of gems and gold remains a powerful symbol of the British Monarchy.

• Historic towers and palaces: Explore the White Tower, the oldest part of the fortress, which once housed exotic animals and royal armouries, the Bloody Tower that holds dark mysteries and tales of the prisoners held within, and the Medieval Palace to see how royalty lived in luxury centuries ago.

• Panoramic battlements: Walk the ancient stone walls for elevated views of the River Thames and a perfect photo opportunity of the nearby Tower Bridge.