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Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Audio Tour★ 4.12 (1,996) · 2h 30m
Best priceLondon: Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Walking Tour★ 4.92 (1,083) · from £ 14
Top ratedLondon: Changing of the Guard & Royal Palaces Walking Tour★ 4.99 (750) · from £ 29
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Up to 2 hours (4)
Changing of the Guard London: Follow the Guards on FootYou arrive at Piccadilly Circus, walk with a local guide to St. James's Palace to watch the guards assemble, then follow the ceremony procession along the Mall toward Buckingham Palace. You march alongside the guards at one point and see the royal parks and Regent Street. The whole thing takes two hours, operates in any weather, and you need to be there ten minutes early for check-in.Is it for me?Right for London visitors who want to see the Changing of the Guard without spending hours finding a spot or navigating crowds alone. Expect a steady two-hour walk with three flights of steps and a moderate pace — that's what lets you follow the ceremony from start to finish with a guide who knows where to stand.
London: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour & Royal PalacesYou walk the guards' actual route from Waterloo Place toward Buckingham Palace with a small group and an expert guide who explains the ceremony as it happens — the uniforms, the history, the significance of every movement. You visit St. James's Palace and Clarence House from the outside, hear the stories behind the royal residences, and see the Changing of the Guard from a viewing point that actually works, not from the crowded forecourt where you'd see almost nothing. The tour runs in all weather and takes around two hours, so wear comfortable shoes and carry water.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Changing of the Guard ceremony rather than just watch it from a distance — the small group and expert guide are what make the difference between standing in a crowd and actually knowing what you're seeing.
London: Changing of the Guard Small-Group Walking TourYou’ll walk from St James’s Park past Clarence House and St James’s Palace with a local guide who knows every royal story worth telling. Get close to London’s Changing of the Guard ceremony along The Mall — not just at Buckingham Palace gates — then end with a photo beside a Royal Horseguard. It’s lively, sometimes strange, always memorable.
London: Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Walking TourYou get positioned where the guards actually march instead of stuck outside the Palace gates. The 2-hour walk covers Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, Clarence House, Green Park, and Westminster Abbey with an expert guide explaining the history as you move. Small group size means you're not lost in a crowd, and the tour ends near Big Ben and the Underground, so you're set for the rest of your day.Is it for me?Right for anyone in London on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday who wants to actually see the Changing of the Guard instead of standing in the wrong spot. The 2-hour pace and small group size mean you're learning as you walk, not just collecting photos in a crowd.
2 to 5 hours (3)
Changing of the Guard London: best vantage point positionedYou get positioned at the best vantage point for the Changing of the Guard ceremony without the guesswork, then walk through Royal Westminster with an expert guide covering Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, Big Ben and Trafalgar Square. The tour includes exterior views of three royal palaces and runs roughly two to three hours with a toilet break built in.Is it for me?Right for you if you want to see the Changing of the Guard without spending hours finding the right spot or missing the ceremony behind a wall of tourists. The tour moves at a brisk pace in parts, so it's best for people comfortable with steady walking across London landmarks.
London: Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard TourYou watch the Changing of the Guard from a vantage point where you can actually see it, then spend a few hours exploring Buckingham Palace's State Rooms and gardens with an audio guide at your own pace. Your guide handles the ceremony explanation and entry logistics; you handle the palace on your own time. The whole day is a few hours, and it only happens August through September.Is it for me?Right for travelers visiting London in August or September who want to see both the ceremony and the palace interior without arranging tickets separately. Expect a steady pace and about a few hours on your feet—that's what lets you fit both experiences into one morning and still have the afternoon free.
London: Changing of the Guard Walk with Local GuideYou’ll walk through Westminster with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story, see Big Ben up close, pass by 10 Downing Street and Churchill’s old hideout, then catch the Changing of the Guard from spots only locals seem to know. It’s lively, sometimes surprising — and leaves you feeling like you’ve really met London.
Changing Of The Guard Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 10 bookable options for Changing Of The Guard Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at £ 14. The average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 7,680 traveler reviews.
Most options last up to 2 hours. 10 of the 10 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Changing Of The Guard Tours cost?
Prices start at £ 14. There are 10 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 10 of the 10 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Audio Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.1 out of 5 across 1,996 reviews.
