See British tradition come to life on this fully-guided Changing of the Guard walking tour that ensures you get the very best views of this spectacular ceremony.

Follow your guide on a dynamic journey that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end as they expertly navigate the crowds to take you to the best viewpoints. Your guide is an expert on the history of this fascinating ceremony and their knowledge will give you insight into every detail of this British spectacle. With your own headset allowing you to easily follow your guide’s entertaining commentary, you can fully take in the splendor parading past you.

Marvel at the precision with which the King's Foot Guards march to Buckingham Palace, clad in their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats, or admire the gleaming coats of the Household Cavalry’s horses as they emerge at Horse Guard’s Parade. If you book your tour on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, you’ll experience the change of the Household Cavalry.

Why you’ll love this…

Get views of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Hear about the history of this event from an expert guide
Visit The Mall, St. James's Palace and St. James's Park
Admire the exterior of the stunning Buckingham Palace

Important to know

Not suitable for:

Wheelchair users or guests with any impairments requiring special assistance
Strollers or baby carriages

Know in advance:

The Changing of the Guard ceremony is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before 11 AM. Even when cancelled, customers will still see a ‘wet change' during which the guards march but without the usual music and parade
The local provider will try to ensure timings and itineraries are respected. However, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions
Please note that if you book your tour on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, you'll experience the change of the Household Cavalry
On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the "Sunday Parade"

Remember to bring:

Rainproof clothing since the weather is very changeable in London

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Guided walking tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

9 Carlton House Terrace, St. James's, London SW1Y 5AG, UK

Meeting point:

You will meet your guide at Duke of York column at Waterloo Place. This is the tall column with the statue on top. Your guide will have a sign with the tour name for easy recognition. Arriving by tube: Take the tube to Piccadilly Circus and take exit No. 3 onto Regent Street/St James's. You can also arrive via Charing Cross Station.