Guided Tours

Changing the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Name: Changing the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace
Start: 2026-06-19T09:30:00
End: 2026-06-19T19:00:00
Location: London

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

Tour guide leading a group on the Royal Walking Tour, Changing of the Guard in London.

Buckingham Palace State Rooms with ornate chandeliers and gilded decor.

Buckingham Palace gates, London, featured on the Royal Walking Tour.

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4.5/5(1,564)

Iana B

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2026年5月

Reise Tour im Buckingham Palace und Westminster Abby mit Svetlana Craig am Donnerstag 30. April 2026. Ich war mit meine 16 jährigen Tochter. Der Tour mit Svetlana war informativ, unterhaltsam gleichzeitig mit Humor und Leichtigkeit. Versprochene 2,5-3 Stunden am Ende hat sich 3 Sunden und 15 Minuten resultiert , was wir nicht bemerkt haben. Es ist so abwechslungsreich gewesen, dass ich die Zeit nicht merkte. Beim nächsten London Besuch gerne wieder Mal, wie auch würde meinen Freunden Svetlana Craig empfehlen. Besten Dank und Grüsse aus der Schweiz, Zürich. Jana Blank.

Roland J

Couple

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2026年5月

Wij hadden de tour met Nathan. Hij had veel intressante weetjes en grapjes, wist perfect waar te gaan staan om zoveel mogelijk van de wisseling van de wacht te zien. We gingen op 3 verschillende plekken staan en doordat we steeds vooraan stonden hadden we perfect uitzicht. (veel last van stuifmeel van de bomen).

Joshua J

Family

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2周前

Excellent experience. Nathan was one of the best tour guides I've ever encountered. Highly knowledgeable and very informative (witty and cheeky in the best of British ways!)

Atharva D

Group

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2周前

Joseph was fantastic throughout the ceremony and he kept us engaged with cool facts and stories about the palace in between the guards changing shifts!

Suzanne S

Couple

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2026年4月

Richard, our tour guide, gave us a lot of information about the various statues and houses we passed . If we had just wandered ourselves along The Mall we probably wouldn't have noticed the various places of interest or known about their history. Richard was able to take us to various places on the route where we were able to get the best view of the guards. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend this tour

Shirlee C

Group

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2026年4月

Our guide David was very entertaining and gave us lots of trivia about buckingham and the rest of the royal family. He found us the best spots to take pictures. We were the first group to arrive at the best spots except for 1 but did not matter because he made up for it at the next spot. Never a dull moment.

Watch the iconic guard change in front of the royal residence in a small group, with an expert English-speaking guide bringing the pomp, precision, and pageantry to life.

Meet your guide near Buckingham Palace, get a quick briefing, and walk together to prime viewing spots so you are ready when the Changing the Guard begins.

Enjoy guided access to the Changing the Guard and the Horse Guard ceremonies on their respective days, with your guide ensuring you see key moments and formations.

Hear stories about royal traditions, uniforms, and marching bands as your guide uses headsets so you catch every detail without missing the spectacle around you.

Upgrade your experience with a 2-hour walking tour around Buckingham Palace, get entry to the State Apartments to explore at your pace, or add a Westminster Abbey guided visit.

Changing the Foot Guard Ceremony (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:

2-hour walking tour around Buckingham Palace

Entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms

Multimedia guide in 9 languages

Guided tour of Westminster Abbey

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Iana B
Couple
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2026年5月
Reise Tour im Buckingham Palace und Westminster Abby mit Svetlana Craig am Donnerstag 30. April 2026. Ich war mit meine 16 jährigen Tochter. Der Tour mit Svetlana war informativ, unterhaltsam gleichzeitig mit Humor und Leichtigkeit. Versprochene 2,5-3 Stunden am Ende hat sich 3 Sunden und 15 Minuten resultiert , was wir nicht bemerkt haben. Es ist so abwechslungsreich gewesen, dass ich die Zeit nicht merkte. Beim nächsten London Besuch gerne wieder Mal, wie auch würde meinen Freunden Svetlana Craig empfehlen. Besten Dank und Grüsse aus der Schweiz, Zürich. Jana Blank.
Roland J
Couple
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2026年5月
Wij hadden de tour met Nathan. Hij had veel intressante weetjes en grapjes, wist perfect waar te gaan staan om zoveel mogelijk van de wisseling van de wacht te zien. We gingen op 3 verschillende plekken staan en doordat we steeds vooraan stonden hadden we perfect uitzicht. (veel last van stuifmeel van de bomen).
Atharva D
Group
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2周前
Joseph was fantastic throughout the ceremony and he kept us engaged with cool facts and stories about the palace in between the guards changing shifts!
Joshua J
Family
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2周前
Excellent experience. Nathan was one of the best tour guides I've ever encountered. Highly knowledgeable and very informative (witty and cheeky in the best of British ways!)
Kathleen D
Group
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2周前
Jeremey was a great guide. Knowledgeable and friendly!

Watch the Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace in a small-group guided tour with audio headsets for clear commentary.

Getting started

Meet your expert English-speaking guide at the designated starting point near Buckingham Palace. Join your small group and pick up your audio headset if included in your selected option, so you can clearly hear your guide throughout. Your guide will set the scene for the ceremony ahead and outline whether you will see the Foot Guards or the Horse Guards based on the day of your visit.

What to expect

Changing the Guard

Get an up-close look at one of Britain's most iconic royal traditions outside Buckingham Palace, with a guide to help you follow every detail.

Features:

Expert guided experience: Witness the Changing the Guard Ceremony outside Buckingham Palace on, with your guide explaining the history, music, and military precision behind the Foot Guards.

Small group tour: Stay with your small group as your English-speaking guide leads you to the best available vantage points and shares stories about the palace, the monarchy, and nearby royal landmarks.

Clear commentary: Use the provided audio headsets to hear live commentary clearly, even when the area is crowded and the band is playing.

Extras

State Rooms entry: Get exclusive access to the palace interiors after your guided tour, with plenty to time to explore at your own pace.

Walking tour: Upgrade your experience with a 2-hour walking tour around Buckingham Palace, which lets you explore more of the surrounding royal neighbourhood with your guide.

Westminster Abbey tour: You can also choose a guided tour of Westminster Abbey, adding a deep dive into the site of royal coronations and burials to your Changing the Guard experience.

What’s not allowed

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

Additional information

The Changing the Guard ceremony takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the year. However, last-minute cancellations can occur without prior notice due to palace or local authority decisions or bad weather.

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

On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the Sunday Parade.

If you book your tour on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, you will experience the Changing the Horse Guard Ceremony instead.

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