London Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard Tour
- Witness the Change of the Guard, an essential London experience at the iconic Buckingham Palace
- See the guards in their red tunics and bearskin hats march in front of the magnificent palace
- Listen to your English-speaking tour guide as they share interesting facts about this wonderful tradition
Options
Join-in tour
Inclusions
Admission to: Buckingham Palace
Admission to: The King’s Tour Artists Exhibition (New for 2025)
English-speaking guide
Audio guide
Headsets where appropriate so you can always hear your guide
Changing of the Guard ceremony
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-4
Children aged 0-14 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 15+ will be charged the same rate as adults
The Changing of the Guards is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather or other circumstances is not announced before the morning of the ceremony. When this occurs, you will be provided with a walking tour of Westminster city instead
Please note that the changing of the guard schedule may change and on different dates you will see either Foot Guards or Horse Guards
There is no Changing of the Foot Guards on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, so you'll be provided with a walking tour of Westminster City. You may be able to see the Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade, but that's not guaranteed
What's included in London Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 10:15, meet up at Duke of York Column. Look for the guide holding a City Wonders sign with the name of the tour.Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Foot Guards or Horse Guards, The Mall, St James's Park, Saint James's Palace, There is no Changing of the Foot Guards on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, so you'll be provided with a walking tour of Westminster City
- [Return] 13:00, at Duke of York Column,
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The Changing of the Guard is an age-old tradition at Buckingham Palace, where the Queen’s Guard hands over duty to the next shift with music and ceremony. Watch the iconic red tunics and bearskin hats in action, accompanied by expert commentary from your English-speaking guide. A must-see London experience! Plus, new for 2025: step inside the majestic Ballroom of Buckingham Palace to explore The King’s Tour Artists—a debut exhibition featuring over 70 masterpieces from the Royal Collection, personally selected by His Majesty The King. Book this walking tour through Over The Planet now!
Insider Tips:
- Please note that the weather in London can be unpredictable. Please bring raincoats, umbrellas, or anything similar in case of rain
- This tour involves a considerable amount of walking. It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes
Route
How to get there
Take the tube to Piccadilly Circus and take exit No. 3 onto Regent Street/St James's. Walk south down Regent Street towards St James's Park (do not walk north towards Oxford Street). Waterloo Place is at the end of Regent Street. You will see the tall column with a statue on top
You can also arrive via Charing Cross Station. Walk down the Mall towards Buckingham Palace. You will see the statue on your right at the top of some steps
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Venues
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