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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London: A Majestic Journey into Royal Tradition
4.9
1,376 Ratings
Greater London
Experience the majesty of the Changing of the Guard ceremony in London on a guided walking tour. Watch the ceremony, explore palaces and royal parks, and even march alongside the guards. Fun for all ages!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Piccadilly Circus - We begin the tour in this iconic location in Central London
- St. James’s Palace - We see this 500 year old palace from the outside and wait for the Guards to begin the ceremony.
- Changing of the Guard - We follow the guards along the Mall, and have a beautiful view of Buckingham Palace.
- Regent Street - We walk along this beautiful street on the way to the royal section of London.
What's Included
- Experienced local guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Experience the most entertaining 90-minute tour in London. Witness the Guard Changing ceremony with a skilled and praised guide who will show you the prime spots to view the event. On the journey, you will glimpse palaces, royal parks, royal residences and might even get a chance to walk along with the guards. The expedition is captivating for grown-ups, enjoyable for kids, and is likely to be the peak of your London visit. Please be aware, the part of the ceremony that takes place in the courtyard of Buckingham Palace will not be visible but we will cover the ceremony’s other noteworthy scenes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There are no toilet or refreshment breaks on this tour
- Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Ceremony can be altered at the discretion of the British Army, or occasionally due to rain
- All tours are dependent on the British Army’s schedule
- No dogs are allowed on the tour other than guide dogs.
- We do not see the section of the ceremony which occurs on the courtyard of Buckingham Palace, but instead we observe the highlights of the ceremony in other locations.
- No videoing of the guide unless they have given permission
- Arrive ten minutes before the tour for check in. Out of respect for other customers, we do not wait for latecomers.
- Travellers should have good mobility as we encounter three flights of steps and march at the same pace as the guards at one point
Location
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain
Piccadilly Circus
Outside the Criterion Theatre by the Statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus.
Your guide will be carrying a Fun London Tours flag.
Arrive 10 minutes before the tour is due to start. We leave promptly at the designated start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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70stefaniei
Oct 7, 2024
A fun morning! - This was such a fun way to see the changing of the guards. Our guide, Paul, was fantastic. He was funny and knowledgeable- leading us through a fun morning. I thought you just stood at the gates to watch, but it was so much more! Definitely worth doing the tour to learn some history and see the entire changing process.
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422katic
Oct 7, 2024
Fantastic Experience! - Rachel was an excellent tour guide. She’s a great communicator and storyteller. It was so fun to see the changing of the guard as well as other areas around Buckingham Palace.
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Gcv
Oct 7, 2024
a moving and thrilling experience - The weather was damp, dreary, and rainy, but the tour was outstanding. Our guide, Rachel, was an absolute pleasure, very knowledgeable, and answered every question our group asked. Greatly appreciated the tour and would strongly recommend.
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Bevanv7
Oct 7, 2024
Changing of the guard your with Joe - Joe has a lovely manner, and talked about the history and changing of the guard in a very engaging way. It was a great experience for both us and our children (aged 6 and 8)
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Ormom50
Oct 4, 2024
Make the most of it - What a delightful experience. Angie was a terrific guide and storyteller who shared interesting insights along the way. She made sure we knew where to stand for the best viewing of the changing guard and the accompanying Royal Band. Totally worth it. A good insider to make the most of the experience
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Bobma1415iq
Oct 4, 2024
A Wonderful Experience! - Anngie was GREAT!
She was thoughtful and very considerate in her description of the event.
I would definitely like to return to have Anngie as my guide.
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Chojey
Oct 4, 2024
An entertaining and fun way to spend the morning with an excellent and knowledgeable guide - Angie was amazing - she had a good grasp of history and fun facts, and delivered the tour professionally sprinkled with some humorous quips that made the tour thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining! Highly recommended!
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Wendy_f
Oct 2, 2024
Quick moving, fun and interesting tour! - WOW - What a fun way to watch the changing of the guard. Our guide was Rachel, and she met our group right on time and escorted us to the starting location of the guard. She was awesome! She asked the crowd to move over to make room for us on the sidewalk, but by doing so she was also doing them a favor, as she knew the crowds across the street would be told to move and they would get pushy and try to crowd in on our side of the street. She was assertive when the crowd started to stand in front of us and protected our space with a smile and a telescoping stick. After listening to the guard play a round of music, we were off on a quick walk to keep up with them. We could see the guard and listen all the way up to the roundabout in front of the palace. She then placed us in another location for the next chapter of the ceremony. It was a quick paced tour, moving through the crowds and alongside the guard. Definitely a unique way to watch the ceremony. We also thought it was fabulous that Rachel wore a red and white outfit (think finding Waldo) that helped us keep track of her while we were moving from place to place. So many tour guides were dressed in black, or navy and they blended into the crowd. Not our girl, she was smart, fun and energetic!
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Eddoria
Oct 5, 2024
Great tour - This tour is the best way to see the changing of the guards. The tour guide was very informative and got us to places to have a great view.
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Poppyontheroad
Oct 4, 2024
Great for days with large crowds and if you haven’t been before - I took this tour after few years back and found it an excellent way to see the best parts of the guard changing. I returned hoping to see the summer uniform, and while I wasn’t disappointed, I didn’t feel this time was worth it compared to just turning up. Pepe was motivated to ensure we had a good spot to see the old guard march past, however we didn’t move much between locations, and missing the dash between spots did reduce the feeling of excitement of the experience. Nevertheless, Pepe was an excellent and knowledgeable guide and did ensure we had a good vantage point.
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