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London: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

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Activity provider:Fun London Tours
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London: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

Activity provider:Fun London Tours
4.7  / 5
305 reviews
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From US$ 26.86 per person

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Marvel at the pageantry of the Changing of the Guard ceremony on a walking tour alongside the Queen's foot soldiers in London. March in step with the soldiers and learn the history of the guards, royals and their palaces.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • See the pomp and circumstance of the Changing of the Guard
  • March in step with the Queen's foot soldiers as they walk to Buckingham Palace
  • Watch the inspection of the guards at St. James's Palace
  • Listen to a ceremonial band as it accompanies the guards
Full description
Meet your guide at Piccadilly Circus and get an introduction to the background of the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Hear what you will be doing for the next 1 hour and 45 minutes. Then proceed as a group toward The Mall. Pass by Pall Mall and Waterloo Place. Here you will learn more about the British Army and its greatest general, the Duke of Wellington. Once on The Mall, see the extraordinary monuments to royals and generals. Get a view of St. James's Park. Admire the most beautiful of the royal parks and look at the majestic open space of Horse Guards Parade. Continue toward St. James's Palace. On the way, you might see the Household Cavalry en route from their barracks in Hyde Park. The main focus, however, will be to watch the foot soldiers emerge from St. James's Palace ready for their uniform inspection. They will then march to Buckingham Palace, sometimes accompanied by a band. If you're lucky, they may even play a song! One of the highlights of your tour will be to march in step with the guards as they leave St. James's Palace. Then watch as the New Guard emerges from Wellington Barracks. He will often be accompanied by a full ceremonial band. Take a photo of Buckingham Palace from a raised platform. The tour ends with a flourish as the band plays in the palace courtyard. Marvel as the cavalry and guardsmen march past. Your guide will then help you get to your next port of call. 
Includes
  • Guide
  • Food and drinks
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meet outside the Criterion Theatre, next to the Statue of Eros on Piccadilly Circus.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • This activity is not suitable for people with walking difficulties. You will march at the same pace as the guards for approximately 4 minutes
  • All tours are conducted in English only
  • It is your responsibility to arrive on time for the tour. The tour starts promptly at the time stated and no refunds may be given for latecomers
  • This tour does not see the section of the ceremony in the courtyard of Buckingham Palace. This is impossible on this tour due to the size of crowds, and would require arrival at the gates at least 2 hours before the ceremony is due to start
  • Dogs are not allowed on this tour unless they are a guide dog
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based on 305 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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We had an amazing time on our tour. Our tour guide Amber was fantastic. She was able to tell us lots about the history around London and made it fun along the way. I would highly recommend this tour as I learnt a lot from this. Thank you Amber you were fantastic 🤩

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April 5, 2023

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Danni had us placed in the best spots; front row at all our stops to see this famous traditional event. Her great historical knowledge set the scene and allowed for a greater appreciation and understanding than if we had gone to the palace on our own!

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September 19, 2019

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We booked this walking tour to start off our London vacation and we are so glad we did. The meeting place was easy and convenient. Our tour guide had a bunch of information to tell us about spots on our tour on the way to see the guards marching out of St James Palace. We then walked fast to see the other guards coming out of their spot to switch in Buckingham Palace. Our guide was fun and informative and it was a great start to our vacation. Highly recommend!!!

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