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Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace

By Luxendria Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €133 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

No trip to London is complete without experiencing the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, one of the city’s most famous royal traditions. With your guide, watch the King’s Foot Guards, dressed in their iconic red uniforms and bearskin hats, as they march in perfect rhythm. Admire the Household Cavalry on horseback, with gleaming uniforms and polished precision, taking part in this historic display of pageantry.

Your expert guide will share fascinating facts about the monarchy, the history of Buckingham Palace, and the origins of the Changing of the Guard. With personal headsets included, you’ll easily follow every storey and detail as you move between the best vantage points.

This small-group walking tour ensures you avoid the worst of the crowds while still capturing incredible views and photos of this world-famous royal ritual.

Activity location
  • Changing of the Guard
    • Constitution Hill, Buckingham Palace
    • SW1A 1AA, London, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Constance Fund fountain of Diana
    • SW1A 1RN, London, England, United Kingdom

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Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€126.98 x 1 Adult€126.98
Paid at activity€5.77
Total
Price is €132.75
Until Sat, 7 Mar
5-Hour Private Tour of London
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 5 hours: Enjoy a deeper dive into royal London with this extended 5-hour tour. Includes more landmarks, hidden gems, and extra time fo

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€161.61 x 1 Adult€161.61
Paid at activity€5.77
Total
Price is €167.38
Until Sat, 7 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour of the Changing of the Guard ceremony
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Prime vantage points for the best views of the parade
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Knowledgeable tour guide from an award-winning tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert local guide with live commentary on royal history and traditions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    London underground

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Changing of the Guard
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony with your guide leading you to the best viewing spots. See the King’s Guards in their red tunics and bearskins, hear about the Household Cavalry, and walk up The Mall towards Buckingham Palace, the official royal residence.
Buckingham Palace
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
At the end of the walk, enjoy fascinating facts and stories about Buckingham Palace with your tour guide. Learn about its history as the official royal residence, its role in state ceremonies, and its place in the life of the British monarchy.

Location

Activity location
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    Changing of the Guard
    • Constitution Hill, Buckingham Palace
    • SW1A 1AA, London, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Constance Fund fountain of Diana
    • SW1A 1RN, London, England, United Kingdom

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