--- title: Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace London Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 1896 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 49 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/changing-of-the-guard-at-buckingham-palace-london-walking-tour/ --- # Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace London Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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 1896 reviews at €24 per person for 2h. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Outside the Criterion Theatre by the… - 6 start times: between 09:15 and 10:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €20: ages 5 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €24 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 1896 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Fun London Tours Ltd ## What's included - Local guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Piccadilly Circus** (5m) - We begin the tour in this iconic location in Central London 2. **St. James's Palace** (20m) - We see this 500 year old palace from the outside and wait for the Guards to begin the ceremony. 3. **Changing of the Guard** (15m) - We follow the guards along the Mall, and have a beautiful view of Buckingham Palace. 4. **Regent Street** (pass by, no stop) - We walk along this beautiful street on the way to the royal section of London. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun - Departures: 09:15, 09:25, 09:30, 09:45, 09:55, 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJXR72_NMEdkgR_1EwaOPDehc ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #49 of 92** | €24 | 2h | 4.89 (1896) | shared | | [The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/the-great-british-rock-and-roll-walking-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (2069) | shared | | [London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-walking-tour-with-30-sights/?format=md) | €23 | 5h | 4.97 (865) | shared | | [Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/drag-queen-disco-diva-tour-silent-disco-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (428) | shared | Ranked #49 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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