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Changing of the Guard: Guided Tour

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(133 verified reviews)•Operator: City Wonders Limited
Changing of the Guard
© CityWonders
Duration2 h
Smartphone Tickets
Instant Ticket Delivery
Best Times to VisitMorning
Live GuideEN

About

Leave all the other tourists struggling for views through the crowds outside Buckingham Palace. This exclusive tour takes you to the best locations for viewing the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and gives you a fascinating insight into this famous British spectacle.

What's Included

  • Changing of the Foot Guards or Horse Guards
  • Visits to The Mall, St. James’s Palace / Horse Guards Parade, St. James’s Park & Buckingham Palace (only visible from outside)
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Small group tour
  • Headsets

What's Not Included

  • Food & drinks

Must Know

  • Changing of the Guard is weather permitting, and subject to changes in date, time & cancellation at the discretion of British authorities
  • Not accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, baby carriages
  • On Sundays, a different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the ‘Sunday Parade’.

Instructions

1

Before you buy

  • Kids under 4 years join for free, please select a free ticket for them
2

On-site usage

  • Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point, the Duke of York Column
  • City Wonders guides will be wearing blue polo shirts or jackets and holding a sign with the tour name
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before departure
3

After your visit

  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and rainproof clothing
  • The tour ends at the outside of Buckingham Palace
  • You will see either footguards or horseguards
  • In case of emergency or if you have trouble finding the tour guide, contact the tour guide at (+44) 800 098 8019

Meeting Point

Carlton House Terrace, St James, London

GPS:51.50632, -0.13173

Get There

Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, London

SW1A 1AA

Reschedule and cancellation policy

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