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Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace London Walking Tour

4.9 Excellent 1896 reviews
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2h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Follow the Changing of the Guard on a walk past palaces, royal parks and royal residences, with an opportunity to march alongside the guards. A local guide leads the route, which requires moderate fitness and has no toilet or refreshment breaks. 4.89 from 1,896 reviews at €24 per person for 2h.

From the guide

The most fun 2 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.

Schedule & Availability

Runs Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Departures: 09:15, 09:25, 09:30, 09:45, 09:55, 10:30
Available year-round

This tour runs Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun, departing at 09:15, 09:25, 09:30, 09:45, 09:55, 10:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Local guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

Piccadilly Circus Stop 1
We begin the tour in this iconic location in Central London
5 min
St. James's Palace Stop 2
We see this 500 year old palace from the outside and wait for the Guards to begin the ceremony.
20 min
Changing of the Guard Stop 3
We follow the guards along the Mall, and have a beautiful view of Buckingham Palace.
15 min
Regent Street Stop 4
We walk along this beautiful street on the way to the royal section of London.
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Departure & Return

Start point

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.

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End point

We finish the tour near Buckingham Palace.

Additional Information

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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