Traditional Ceremonies in London at a glance
- Our pick: Changing of the Guard London: Follow the Guards on Foot, £ 20 per person (2h, 4.89★ · 1,911).
- Top rated: London: Changing of the Guard & Royal Palaces Walking Tour, £ 29 per person (2h, 4.99★ · 840).
- Best value: London: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour & Royal Palaces, £ 15 per person (2h, 4.96★ · 917).
Price per person across the 16 options priced per person: £ 12.60–£ 159 (median £ 47). With 100+ reviews: 15 of 16.
Of the 16 options: 16 with live guides in English, 16 with free cancellation, 16 with instant confirmation, 16 kid-friendly and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Traditional Ceremonies in London — Changing of the Guard, Tower of London and 1 more
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
16 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Changing of the Guard London: Follow the Guards on Foot Two-hour walking tour of London's Changing of the Guard with a guide. Visit Piccadilly Circus, the Mall, St. James's Palace and Buckingham Palace. Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 09:15 and 09:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.89 (1,911 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 20 per person
London: Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Walking Tour Guided Changing of the Guard tour in London with front-row views, St James's Palace, Clarence House & photo with Royal Horseguards. 3 miles walking, professional guide. Mon, Wed and Fri · 10:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (1,125 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 12.60 per person
Changing of the Guard London: Best vantage point positioned Walking tour of London's royal sights including the Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square. Every day · 09:45 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.59 (544 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 18 per person
London: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour & Royal Palaces Small-group Changing of the Guard tour in London with expert guide. See St. James's Palace, Clarence House, and the ceremony. Around 2 hours, comfortable shoes required. Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 09:00 and 09:45 · All ages ★ 4.96 (917 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 15 per person
London: Changing of the Guard & Royal Palaces Walking Tour March with the King's Guards down The Mall with a historian guide. Includes St James's Palace, Clarence House, viewing spots, and Trafalgar Square. Around 2–3 hours. Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 09:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.99 (840 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 29 per person
Tower of London Early Access Tour: Beefeater ceremony before crowds Early access to Tower of London with Opening Ceremony led by a Beefeater, Crown Jewels viewing, and self-guided exploration using multilingual app. Every day · 08:15, 08:30, 09:15 and 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.60 (1,034 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 68 per person
London: Tower of London Crown Jewels & Tower Bridge Early Access Skip the queues at Tower of London's Crown Jewels with early access. Includes Crown Jewels, White Tower, Tower Bridge Glass Walkway & Engine Rooms. Guided tour. Tue–Sun · 08:15 and 09:15 · From age 4 ★ 4.76 (776 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 149 per person
Tower of London VIP Tour: Crown Jewels & Opening Ceremony Watch the Opening Ceremony at Tower of London, skip the line straight to the Crown Jewels, then take a flexible river cruise pass. Every day · 08:15, 09:00, 09:15 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.75 (476 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 101 per person
London: Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Walking Tour Join a 2-hour guided tour of five royal landmarks positioned where the guards march. Small groups with expert guide, ending near Big Ben. Mon, Wed and Fri · 10:00 ★ 4.95 (169 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 15 per person
London: Tower of London Early Access & Westminster Tour Feel the thrill of early entry at the Tower of London, witness the opening ceremony, see the Crown Jewels without crowds, and stroll royal Westminster with a guide. Every day except Friday · 08:15 and 09:15 · All ages ★ 4.93 (239 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 105 per person
London: Changing of the Guard Small-Group Walking Tour Feel the energy of London’s Changing of the Guard, stroll historic royal avenues, and snap a photo with the Royal Horseguards. Includes small-group guide. Mon, Wed and Fri · 10:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.95 (287 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 19 per person
London: Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Tour Changing of the Guard ceremony with prime vantage points, then self-guided Buckingham Palace State Rooms and gardens with audio tour. Tickets included, small groups. Next departure: 9 Jul 2027 · All ages ★ 4.87 (144 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 75 per person
London: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour & Photo Tips Two-hour walking tour of central London from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace, including the Household Cavalry ceremony. Expert guide, small groups of 12. Mon, Wed and Fri · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.94 (113 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 47 per person
Tower of London: After Hours Tour & Keys Ceremony Access Step inside the Tower of London after dark with a Beefeater guide, explore infamous sites, and witness the ancient Ceremony of the Keys. Includes exclusive evening entry. Next departure: 3 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.64 (109 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 159 per person
Tower of London: Early Crown Jewels & Beefeater Ceremony Access Step inside the Tower of London before crowds, witness the Beefeater Opening Ceremony, and see the Crown Jewels first with all-day entry included. Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.60 (143 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 81 per person
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From £ 85 per person · 2 h to 3 h
Tower of London: Beefeater Ceremony & Crown Jewels Early Access Witness the Beefeater Opening Ceremony before crowds arrive, then explore Crown Jewels and White Tower at your own pace. Expert guide included, early entry guaranteed. Every day except Friday · 08:15 and 09:15 · All ages ★ 4.44 (9 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 85 per person
The top 12 of 16 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changing of the Guard London: Follow the Guards on FootOur pick | £ 20 per person | 2h | 4.89★ · 1,911 | Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 09:15 and 09:45 | English |
| London: Changing of the Guard & Royal Palaces Walking TourTop rated | £ 29 per person | 2h | 4.99★ · 840 | Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 09:30 | English |
| London: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour & Royal PalacesBest value | £ 15 per person | 2h | 4.96★ · 917 | Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 09:00 and 09:45 | English |
| London: Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Walking Tour | £ 12.60 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 1,125 | Mon, Wed and Fri · 10:00 | English |
| Changing of the Guard London: Best vantage point positioned | £ 18 per person | 2h 15m | 4.59★ · 544 | Every day · 09:45 and 10:00 | English |
| Tower of London Early Access Tour: Beefeater ceremony before crowds | £ 68 per person | 1h | 4.60★ · 1,034 | Every day · 08:15, 08:30, 09:15 and 09:30 | English |
| London: Tower of London Crown Jewels & Tower Bridge Early Access | £ 149 per person | 3h 30m | 4.76★ · 776 | Tue–Sun · 08:15 and 09:15 | English |
| Tower of London VIP Tour: Crown Jewels & Opening Ceremony | £ 101 per person | 2h 30m–3h | 4.75★ · 476 | Every day · 08:15, 09:00, 09:15 and 10:00 | English |
| London: Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Walking TourGroup of up to 10 | £ 15 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 169 | Mon, Wed and Fri · 10:00 | English |
| London: Tower of London Early Access & Westminster Tour | £ 105 per person | 4h | 4.93★ · 239 | Every day except Friday · 08:15 and 09:15 | English |
| London: Changing of the Guard Small-Group Walking TourGroup of up to 15 | £ 19 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 287 | Mon, Wed and Fri · 10:00 | English |
| London: Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Tour | £ 75 per person | 3h 30m | 4.87★ · 144 | Next departure: 9 Jul 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): London: Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Walking Tour (£ 15 per person) · London: Changing of the Guard Small-Group Walking Tour (£ 19 per person) · London: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour & Photo Tips (£ 47 per person)
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