Er zijn weinig bezienswaardigheden die meer typisch Brits zijn dan de Wisseling van de Wacht – een eeuwenoude ceremonie waar stoïcijnse rode tunieken, glinsterend koper en de ritmische beat van militaire trommels het voorplein van Buckingham Palace transformeren in een levend stukje geschiedenis. Tijdens deze deskundig begeleide tour kijkt u niet alleen naar de ceremonie... u begrijpt het.
Uw ervaring begint in de elegante straten rondom St James's Palace, de oudste koninklijke residentie die nog in gebruik is in Londen. Terwijl de Huishoudelijke Divisie zich voorbereidt om te marcheren, brengt uw Gids de oorsprong van dit ritueel tot leven, dat teruggaat tot de 17e eeuw toen koning Karel II de monarchie herstelde en de verantwoordelijkheden van de wacht formaliseerde. Elke stap, groet en oproep draagt eeuwenlange militaire discipline met zich mee – en je hebt op de eerste rij inzicht in de symboliek erachter.
Vanaf daar volgt u uw Gids door The Mall, de prachtige koninklijke boulevard, richting Buckingham Palace zelf voordat u naar Westminster gaat!
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Data en prijzen
Dagen
ma, wo, vr en zo
Starttijden
9:30 en 10:00
Eerstvolgende beschikbare datum
wo 21 okt
Groepsprijs
$365 per groep tot 15 personen
Volgens de actuele planning van de aanbieder op Viator, gecontroleerd op 19 okt.
Rondreisopties
Privéwisseling van de wachtervaring
Ophalen inbegrepen
Reisroute
Changing of the Guard
60 min
Ervaar de Wisseling van de Wacht terwijl je dit spectaculaire gezicht bekijkt, waarbij je gids je van dichtbij bij de actie brengt.
U hoort het verhaal achter de wisseling van de wacht, de tradities en de paleizen in de wijk. Je hoort over de King's Guard en hun iconische scharlaken uniformen inclusief hun kenmerkende berenhuiden mutsen.
U krijgt het beste te zien van deze militaire procedure die in totaal meer dan 1 uur duurt. Je hebt genoeg tijd om je gids vragen te stellen terwijl je hoort over koningen en koninginnen, de beelden te bewonderen en de paleizen en monumenten te bekijken.
U ziet elk onderdeel van de wisseling van de wacht en het proces ervan, het meest intrigerende verhaal van de Koninklijke familie te horen.
Wat is inbegrepen
Inbegrepen
Gids is gelicentieerd of gecertificeerd
Niet inbegrepen
Lunch moet worden gekocht voor de gids.
Mogelijk moet u een bus gebruiken en dus van tevoren Oyster Card-tickets kopen.
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Ik zal rekening houden met ophaaltijden in de tour.
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Beoordelingen verzameld door Viator en Tripadvisor
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Hoger beoordeeld dan 81% van 1.346 beoordeelde tours in London
Vergelijking door Excurgo van 4.768 Viator-tours, dagelijks bijgewerkt.
Belangrijke informatie
Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met ruggengraatletsel
Niet aanbevolen voor zwangere reizigers
Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
Annulering
Annuleer ten minste 24 uur voor de geplande vertrektijd om een volledige restitutie te ontvangen.
1+ dagen van tevoren100% terugbetaling
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Beoordelingen(23)
Beoordelingen verzameld door Viator en Tripadvisor
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melissamP1318PP
October 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Forever Memories!
Carolina was an absolutely amazing guide.
She got us to all of the best viewing spots, was highly informative and engaging, and made the tour not just informational but a lot of fun!
We were within touching distance of the Guard, and it was an experience. we will never forget.
If you are considering booking, just do it and ask for Carolina!
Reactie van de operator
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience on our Private Changing of the Guard Tour with Carolina.
Getting those incredible close-up views of the Guards really does make the experience extra special, and it's wonderful to hear that Carolina's knowledge, enthusiasm and personality made the tour both informative and fun!
We'll definitely pass your lovely comments on to Carolina - she'll be thrilled to know she helped create memories that will last a lifetime!
Thank you again for choosing The Great Weekender and for your enthusiastic recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another London adventure soon!
Wesley
The Great Weekender
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nancysmith1315
August 31, 2026 · via Viator
Awesome
We had an awesome time. Wesley was great at getting an uncrowded view. Also advised us on nearby lunch spot and how to quickly get to our next destination. Thank you.
Reactie van de operator
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm really glad you had such a great time and that I was able to find you a good spot away from the crowds to enjoy the Changing of the Guard.
It was a pleasure showing you around, and I'm happy the lunch recommendation and directions to your next destination helped make the rest of your day a little easier too.
Thanks again for joining me, and I hope you had a fantastic rest of your time in London!
Wesley
The Great Weekender
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Y48VQnancys
August 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Whole family was happy
Wesley did a fantastic job getting us to see the parade and changing of the guard with the best views away from the crowds. He was super knowledgeable and we just enjoyed every bit. He gave us advise on a lunch spot and how to get to our next destination. Thank you, Wesley!
Reactie van de operator
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time experiencing the Changing of the Guard with me, it was such a pleasure meeting you!
Thank you for choosing The Great Weekender, and we'll hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Wesley
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Clifton_S
July 2, 2026 · via Viator
The tour is well...
The tour is well worthwhile. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and took us to great locations for viewing the ceremony. Just be prepared for a fair amount of walking through crowds
Reactie van de operator
Thank you so much for your great review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our Private Changing of the Guard tour. It's wonderful to know your guide's knowledge and carefully chosen viewing spots helped make the expe
rience so worthwhile. The ceremony does involve navigating busy streets and a fair amount of walking, so we appreciate you mentioning this for future guests. Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back on another The Great Weekender tour soon!
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B4791AHsharonp
June 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great ecoerience
Our tour guide Wesley was amazing. Took us to all the right spots to see the changing of the guards. Highly recommend!
Reactie van de operator
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Changing of the Guard tour and that I helped you find the best viewing spots to make the most of this iconic London experience.
We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable London adventure soon!
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Alexa_T
March 9, 2026 · via Viator
Our guide was very...
Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I learned a great deal from her. She made it very comfortable to ask questions and she had an answer for every question we asked. She was wonderful with the two young children in our party, as well.
Reactie van de operator
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with Carolina. She truly has a gift for making tours both informative and welcoming, so it’s wonderful to know you felt comfortable asking questions and got so much out of the experience.
It’s especially lovely to hear how well she connected with the younger members of your group too - that’s something we really value in creating enjoyable experiences for everyone.
We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Carolina—she’ll be thrilled!
Thanks again, and we hope to see you on another tour soon.
Best wishes,
The Great Weekender Team
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Erika_P
December 30, 2025 · via Viator
Matt was great for private changing of guards
Matt was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He was patient with children's questions and did a great job making the explanations relevant to them!
Reactie van de operator
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! I’m so glad to hear the kids felt engaged and comfortable asking questions—that’s always our goal. We hope to see your family again on another tour!
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I1555ARalland
November 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Best tour ever!!!
Wesley was amazing! He showed us all around London that most people do not think to see. We had great spots watching the changing of the guards and walked with them to the palace. He told us great stories along the way. We learned so much in a short period of time. We enjoyed his company so much that we scheduled for a few days later to take us to Stonehenge, Salisbury and Southampton. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide! I highly recommend this tour 100%!!! Thank you Wesley for making our first trip to the UK amazing! Until next time…
Reactie van de operator
Thank you so much for this incredibly kind and generous review! I’m thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed seeing parts of London that often get overlooked, and that the Changing of the Guard experience and stories along the way made it so memorable. It was truly a pleasure spending time with you, and I’m especially grateful you chose to join me again for Stonehenge, Salisbury, and Southampton. Thank you for the enthusiastic recommendation—I’m so glad I could help make your first trip to the UK such a special one. Until next time!
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BhaskarB244
August 3, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Super
Excellent! Adrian was amazing! Very informative and friendly. Highly recommended. Very knowledgeable and great knowledge of history.
Reactie van de operator
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and found Adrian so knowledgeable and friendly. Your recommendation means a lot!
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Lyndsay_M
July 29, 2025 · via Viator
Would recommend.
Great experience traveling with multigenerational group (65,66,42,42,6). Even though the changing of the guards was last minute cancelled because of the ladies football win (this can happen) the tour guide was still great and accommodated our group with a great tour despite the cancellation.
Reactie van de operator
Thank you for your kind review! I’m glad to hear that, despite the last-minute change, your multigenerational group still had a great experience. It was a pleasure guiding you all, and I’m happy we could make the tour enjoyable for everyone.
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