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 24 reviews
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Great
Tour guide was excellent learned a lot much better than doing solo
Michelle ·
Apr 09, 2023
· United States
· Female
· 45 to 54 years
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
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
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