Changing of the Guard and Buckingham Palace Tours

Top Changing of the Guard and Buckingham Palace Tours

Buckingham Palace Tour and Changing of the Guard (Available from July to September)
4.5
(318 Reviews)
Experience London’s royal heritage and pageantry on a 2.5-hour experience that combines a visit to Buckingham Palace with the Changing of the Guard. Enjoy the color...

2 hours 45 minutes

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CO$ 83

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Buckingham Palace Tour, Changing of the Guard Ceremony & Afternoon Tea (Available from July to September)
4.5
(283 Reviews)
Enjoy three quintessential British experiences on a 4.5-hour royal London tour, combining the legendary Changing of the Guard ceremony with an audio tour of Bucking...

4 hours 45 minutes

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CO$ 130

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Royal London Tour: VIP Access to Tower of London and Changing of The Guard (Early Bird)
4.7
(127 Reviews)
See the best of London’s royal highlights on a 4-hour walking tour. Begin with an early access visit to the infamous Tower of London, where you’ll see the opening c...
Free cancellation

4 hours

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CO$ 109

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Buckingham Palace Tour and Afternoon Tea (Available from July to September)
4.5
(82 Reviews)
Combine a visit to Buckingham Palace with afternoon tea on this 4-hour tour in London. Meet your host outside the iconic palace, and then head inside with your preb...

4 hours

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CO$ 116

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London Tour and Changing of the Guard (Small Group)
4.6
(43 Reviews)
See British tradition come to life on this fully-guided Changing of the Guard walking tour that ensures you get the very best views of this spectacular ceremony! D...
Free cancellation

1 hour 30 minutes

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CO$ 25

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Changing of the Guard and Westminster Abbey Tour (Ticket included)
4.2
(25 Reviews)
Visit Westminster Abbey and get a front-row view of the Changing of the Guard on this 2.5-hour London walking tour. With a knowledgeable guide, get fast-track admis...

2 hours 30 minutes

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CO$ 0

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Traveller tips

Helpful advice from us and our travellers so you can enjoy your experience to the fullest.

Why is changing guards a huge ceremony?

Contrary to how it sounds, the Buckingham Palace Guard consists of an entire regiment and so "Changing the Guard" involves changing over the regiment, involving a marching band and parade.

What time does the Changing of the Guard take place?

The Changing of the Guard begins at 10:30, from St. James Park as a fresh regiment (New Guard) makes its way through Wellington Barracks to Buckingham Palace, making the change at 11:00, with the "Old Guard" now heading back to the Barracks until 11:30.

Where does the Changing of the Guard occur?

The Changing of the Guard actually takes place in a number of places throughout the morning, however the most famous spot is watching the ceremony just outside the Buckingham Palace grounds.

Changing of the Guard and Buckingham Palace Tours in London

Traveller tips

Helpful advice from us and our travellers so you can enjoy your experience to the fullest.

Why is changing guards a huge ceremony?

What time does the Changing of the Guard take place?

Where does the Changing of the Guard occur?