London: Changing of the Guard Tour by Buckingham Palace
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Expert local guide with in-depth historical commentary
- Headsets to always hear your guide
- Tickets to Royal Mews (official horse stables of the British Royal Family) [If Option Selected]
- Tickets to the King's Gallery (Exhibit Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style) [If Option Selected]
- Changing of the Guard viewing
- Entrance to Buckingham Palace
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Expert local guide with in-depth historical commentary
- Headsets to always hear your guide
- Tickets to Royal Mews (official horse stables of the British Royal Family) [If Option Selected]
- Tickets to the King's Gallery (Exhibit Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style) [If Option Selected]
- Changing of the Guard viewing
- Entrance to Buckingham Palace
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Follow your expert guide through the full Changing of the Guard ceremony, gaining a deeper understanding of one of Britain’s most iconic traditions.
While large crowds mean viewing positions vary on the day, your guide ensures you experience the ceremony from carefully selected vantage points while bringing its history, symbolism, and royal significance to life.
With a personal headset, hear every detail as the King’s Foot Guards march toward Buckingham Palace, and uncover the meaning behind the music, uniforms, and centuries-old ritual that make this ceremony a true expression of British culture.
- Experience a quintessential London tradition at Buckingham Palace
- Follow the ceremony with expert live historical commentary
- Learn how tradition, precision, and pageantry unite in this ceremony
- Marvel at the rhythm and precision of the march of the King’s foot guards
- Uncover the stories and symbolism behind this royal spectacle
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Not allowed
- Baby strollers
Know before you go
- On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the "Sunday Parade".
- Please note that the changing of the guard schedule may change and on different dates we will see either foot guards or horse guards
- Regretfully, guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance cannot be accommodated – the tour operator is also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on group tours
- The Changing of the Guard ceremony is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before 11am. Even when cancelled, customers will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music and parade
