




| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
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Changing of The Guards with Royal Walks | 1h 45min | — | $343 | |
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace London Walking Tour | 2 hours | 4.9 (1,909) | $27 | View |
Changing of the Guard Small-Group Walking Tour in London | 2 hours | 5.0 (285) | $26 |
Arrive early to secure the perfect viewing spot for this iconic London tradition. Enhance your experience by joining a themed tour or hiring a knowledgeable guide who can share fascinating historical insights and insider stories. Witness the impressive Changing of the Guard, a formal ceremony in which the King’s Guard hands over its duties to a fresh unit in a display of precision and pageantry. For a more intimate experience, you may also visit the morning Guard Mounting at St. James’s Palace, often less crowded but equally captivating. Some tours even include exclusive access to the guard barracks, the chance to meet members of the King’s Guard, and a closer look at their ceremonial preparations—plus a fantastic photo opportunity with the guards themselves.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 6.
Buckingham Palace is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, London, Buckingham Palace serves as the primary residence of Queen Elizabeth II. The palace has been the official royal residence since the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837.
St. James's Palace is a historic royal residence in London, situated in the City of Westminster. It has served as a royal palace for centuries and has been the setting for many significant events. While it is not regularly open to the public, visitors can often view the Changing of the Guard ceremony nearby.
Horse Guards Parade is a large parade ground near Whitehall in London, known for the Changing of the Guard ceremony and various military events. It's also the site of the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony to celebrate the Queen's official birthday. The Horse Guards building flanks the parade ground and is a historic part of the city.
Trafalgar Square is a famous public space in central London, known for its iconic Nelson's Column and the National Gallery.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Changing of The Guards with Royal Walks lasts about 1h 45min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $343 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meeting in front of the Nelson’s Column. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
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