Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London
The most fun 1.5-hour tour in London. Watch the Changing of the Guard with an experienced and acclaimed guide, where you'll be taken to the best places to see the ceremony. Along the way you'll see palaces, royal parks, royal residences and even have an opportunity to march alongside the guards. The walk is interesting for adults, fun for kids, and will almost certainly be the highlight of your stay in London. Please note that you will not see the section of the ceremony on the courtyard of Buckingham Palace, but rather the other highlights of the ceremony. Sundays - As of April 2025 the army is trialing a slight variation of the usual ceremony on Sundays. It involves the same number of guard movements and locations but is referred to as a Parade rather than a Change. There is currently no indication of how long this trial will go on for.
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Changing the Guard Tour
What's included in Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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.
End Points
- We finish the tour near Buckingham Palace.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • All tours are dependent on the British Army's schedule • Please confirm available dates at www.funlondontours.com
