Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace
1.5 hours
Max 10
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Experience two separate Changing of the Guards ceremonies (one with horses!) from four different vantage points
- Visit St. James’s Park, and see Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace and Clarence House
- Learn more about the British royals and the people who serve at their pleasure with insights from your local guide
- Sites Visited
- Buckingham Palace
- St James's Palace
- St James's Park
- Clarence House
- The Mall
- Horse Guards Parade
- Wellington Barracks
- Tour Includes
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
Survey the ceremonies from special vantage points
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Verified Customer Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
based on 20 reviews
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
We would not have fully appreciated the Changing of the Guard without our guide's commentary. The ceremony itself is free, but we had a vantage point and education we wouldn't have had with this tour.
Lisa ·
Mar 26, 2023
· Female
· 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Our guide, Peter did an excellent job throughout entire tour. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
Jim ·
Oct 11, 2022
· United States
· Male
· 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Sophie our tour director was excellent! Very knowledgeable and friendly!
Robert ·
Sep 05, 2022
· United States
· Male
· 55 to 64 years
Excellent
This was an excellent tour! I highly recommend as a way to see a special part of the royal life with changing of the guards.
Amy ·
Aug 30, 2022
· United States
· Female
· 45 to 54 years
Great
Excellent Walks guide
Leigh ·
Aug 23, 2022
· United States
· Female
· 45 to 54 years
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
At the top of the steps of the Victoria Memorial, in front of Buckingham Palace. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.
Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time
