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Small Group Changing the Guard & Buckingham Palace tickets

4.9(14)London1 hour
TRIPADVISOR4.9(14)

Description

For a very limited period of the year, Buckingham Palace opens its doors to visitors. Discover the grandeur, marvel at the majesty and soak up the sumptuous interiors of the Royal Residence of King Charles III. We'll navigate the crowds and sort out all the ticketing and logistics so that you can really enjoy the moment. Before entering Buckingham Palace, your guide will provide you with a unique insight into the Change of the Guard ceremony. At Fun London Tours we have been providing the most highly acclaimed Change of the Guard tour since 2013. But as part of a small group (maximum 15 people), the experience of the ceremony will be even more personal, satisfying, and bespoke than you will find within a larger group. Tickets to both this tour and Buckingham Palace sell out fast, so make your booking as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment! Note - our guides do not accompany you inside Buckingham Palace, and on a rainy day the ceremony may be scaled down.

Tour Options

Buckingham Palace tickets and Small Group Change of the Guard

Itinerary

120 min

Enjoy the ceremony with an expert guide. Its a busy event, so your guide will not only impart great information in an entertaining way, but also ensure you are in the right place at the right time to see the ceremony in all its glory.

Admission included90 min

Your guide will help you enter the Palace, then you will be provided with an audio guide to continue your tour.

Highlights

Entrance ticket to Buckingham Palace

What's included

Included
Entrance ticket to Buckingham Palace

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(14)

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Alan D
May 25, 2026
Paul Is Beyond Savvy, Savvy?

Paul is an awesome tour guide; funny, genuine and knowledgeable beyond words. Paul got us to all the very best viewing spots ahead of the crowds, giving us the very best experience possible. Family I texted videos to couldn’t believe how close we were. A+++

Operator response

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear Paul made the tour such a memorable experience for you. His humour, knowledge, and knack for getting guests into the best viewing spots really do make all the difference! We love that your family couldn’t believe how close you were from the videos, that’s exactly the kind of experience we aim to create. Thanks again for the A+++ recommendation!

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LucyWoods
May 18, 2026
London changing of the guards, wonderful experience, with Rachel from Fun London Tours.

Rachel was a wonderful tour guide. I had fun and she was very informative. I came to London from a cruise and stay 2 extra days just so I can see changing of the guards.

Operator response

We’re delighted you chose to spend part of your extra time in London with us after your cruise. Rachel will be so pleased to hear that you had fun and enjoyed her informative guiding style. The Changing of the Guard is such a special experience, and we’re glad it lived up to expectations. We hope you had a fantastic stay in London and made plenty of wonderful memories!

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Carla H
May 12, 2026
Great Tour

Rachel was brilliant! She is so informative and Fun! We got to see the guards up close and march along with them. So happy we did this tour!

Operator response

Thank you for choosing Fun London Tours. We’re glad you had an amazing experience seeing the guards with Rachel and we hope to see you on another tour soon!

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leeanorak
April 17, 2026
Review for Joe

Joe was a 5 star guide for our group of 12

Operator response

Thank you for your 5* review of Joe! We’re glad you had a wonderful time on our small group tour and we hope to see you again soon.

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248jadenh
December 29, 2025
AMAZING!!!

Our tour guide was amazing, she truly cared about getting us to our destination on time to see the guards changing. I HIGHLY recommend this tour as she was funny, enthusiastic, and caring about our experience.

Operator response

Thanks loads for leaving such a lovely review. Our guides really care massively about making sure your experience is one of the highlights of your stay in London.

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Passport07668323473
December 28, 2025
Front-Row History with Paul: An Unforgettable London Tour

Paul was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable about history, genuinely authentic, and a pleasure to spend time with. He clearly knows London inside and out and took us to the best possible spots to view Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard, avoiding the crowds and maximizing the experience. His storytelling was engaging and easy to follow, making the history come alive for both adults and kids. Paul is warm, personable, and truly passionate about what he does. I would highly recommend a tour with Paul for adults, children, and families alike—you won’t be disappointed.

Operator response

What a wonderful review for Paul! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience on our changing the guard tour.

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530latoyag
December 26, 2025
Best change of guard Byckingham experio

Angie was knowledgeable with historical facts and humorist the same time! She was experienced in the right timing which allowed us to have the full expel unencumbered.

Operator response

Thank you for choosing Fun London Tours and we’re glad you had a fabulous time with Angie!

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48leiff
December 24, 2025
Great Changing of the Guard Experience

Lee was fantastic!! Very personable and very informative. Such a cool experience to see and learn about the changing of the guard. We highly recommend.

Operator response

We’re glad you had a fabulous time with Lee, and we hope to see you again soon!

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T22IEoliviak
October 1, 2025
Buckingham Palace Review

She was my favorite tour guide my whole trip in London! I would recommend anyone to go to her! It was a fun and educational tour that she made amazing!

Operator response

We love to hear you had such a fabulous time with one of the best guides around and we hope you’ll join us again on your next trip to London!

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catherine o
September 15, 2025
Worth the money!

This was our first trip to London. Matt was very helpful in getting us where we needed to be. Lots of fast, direct communication. Paul was our tour guide and he was So much fun to listen to! He made history easy to understand and is a genuinely funny man! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I’d highly recommend it!

Operator response

Thank you for the recommendation and we’re very happy to hear your experience was fabulous from start to finish!

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