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Adults
Ages 14+
£ 16.96
Children
Ages 3 - 13 years
£ 14.84
Infants
Ages 0 -2 years
See the Changing of the Guard Up Close with a Guided Royal London Walking Tour
Experience London’s most iconic royal tradition with an award-winning Changing of the Guard tour. Get exclusive views of the ceremony from prime vantage points, see the guards and horses up close, and enjoy behind-the-scenes insights you won’t get on a standard tour. Guided by experts, you’ll explore historic landmarks like Wellington Barracks, St James’s Palace, and Horse Guards Parade while learning about centuries of British pageantry and royal history. Avoid the crowds and capture unforgettable photo opportunities at Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and other key sites. This tour is designed to give you a unique, immersive, and memorable royal London experience from start to finish. – Duration: Approximately 2 to 3 hours – Maximum group size of 20 for a personalized experience – Meet at Jan Smutts Statue at Parliament Square – Not wheelchair accessible; suitable for all ages with moderate mobility
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- Horse Guards Parade – Watch the Queen’s Life Guard in their striking red tunics and plumed helmets as they conduct the mounted guard change, a tradition dating back centuries.
- St. James’s Palace – See the Old Guard assemble and march out with full regalia in a more intimate setting before the main ceremony.
- The Mall – Experience the pomp and pageantry as the New Guard and military band parade towards Buckingham Palace.
- Buckingham Palace Gates – Witness the iconic handover of duties between the Old Guard and New Guard, accompanied by stirring music and precision drill.
- Victoria Memorial – Take in panoramic views of the ceremony and palace surroundings from this elevated vantage point.
- Wellington Barracks – Enjoy the rousing military band performances and see the guards regroup after the ceremony.
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- Guided walking tour of the Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Capture memorable photos at Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace and…
- Get up close for photos of the Royal Horse guards of the Household Cavalry
- Expert tour guide from an award-winning company
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- The tour begins at 9:45 am, with a recommended reporting time of 9:35 am. If you arrive late, the guide will meet you at the next stop along the route, joining you with the group already in progress.
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- You can cancel your booking up to 7 days in advance of the experience and receive a full refund (Except non refundable admission tickets for attractions which will be £90 per person.)
- Cancellations made less than 7 days before the start time will not be eligible for a refund.The cut-off times are based on the local time of the experience.
- Please note that this experience is weather-dependent. If it’s cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, you will have the option to reschedule for a different date or receive a full refund.