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The Changing of the Guard - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

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Private Guided Walking Tour Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

From $81.15

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Watch one of London's most traditional events—the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace—on a private walking tour. You'll see and learn about this longstanding ritual with a private guide, who leads you through central London so you don't have to worry about navigating the crowds on your own.
  • Watch London's Changing of the Guard with help from a guide
  • Learn about this Buckingham Palace tradition
  • Find the best photo ops of the event
  • Enjoy the personalized service of a private tour

What's Included

  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Available 9:30 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
  • Duration 2 Hours
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • National Gallery Shop
    The National Gallery, London WC2N 5DN, UK

    National Gallery, London. Meet by the Red telephone booth by the Sainsbury Wing entrance of the National Gallery.

Start time

09:30 AM

End point

  • Westminster, London SW1, UK

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Notes: Changing the Guard can sometimes be cancelled, especially in wet weather. The decision to cancel can be made, by the Captain of the Guard , sometimes as late as 10:45 on the day. This means we cannot update our website in time to help people en-route or already at the Palace. Schedules can and do change from time to time, sometimes without notice, meaning we cannot guarantee the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace will take place on the dates stated or accept any responsibility for loss or inconvenience caused by using the information provided on this website Keep updated: https://www.householddivision.org.uk/changing-the-guard-calendar
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Highly recommend a tour guide.
Lauren_B, May 2024
Becky was phenomenal. Even though it was a rainy day and we did not get to see the full change of the guard, we were very happy to see the 'wet change' which is a bit quicker. Becky made sure we arrived at each spot a bit early and picked the best place for us to stand for the best vantage point as both guards and horseguard were coming by. We had an absolutely wonderful time.
Definitely Recommend this changing of the guard tour
Karen_G, Jan 2024
Welsey was a great guide. He patiently answered our granddaughter's questions and kept at a good pace for her grandparents! He was extremely knowledgeable and gave us great insight into the changing of the guard plus all the areas we walked by.
Changing of the guard
Denise_G, Aug 2022
Fantastic vantage points and so much interesting, behind the scenes, information. We learned a lot and our guide was great!
Mr Tony was awesome. He...
David_H, Nov 2021
Mr Tony was awesome. He even returned the tip I gave him to Jemima (my 5 year old daughter). Friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable

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