Guided walking is included; the ceremony schedule can change, and palace entry is excluded. 4.92 from 154 reviews at €18 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #22 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €18 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 151 of 154
Star breakdown of all 154 ratings
Reviewers praise the historical explanations and close views of the guards; the recurring caveat is brisk walking between stops.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (13 October 2025 to 25 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Admire and learn about the history of the place.
10 minObserve the historical changing of the guards ceremony and learn about the history of the place.
30 minObserve the ending of the changing of the guards ceremony and learn about the history of the place.
20 minAdmire and learn about the history of the place.
15 minAdmire and learn about the history of the place.
15 minAdmire and learn about the history of the place.
15 minAdmire and learn about the history of the place.
15 minExperience the Changing of the Guard from the best vantage points on this guided walking tour in London. Avoid the common mistake of waiting outside Buckingham Palace, where crowds often block the view. Instead, follow your expert guide through the entire ceremony, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of this historic tradition.
Learn fascinating insights as the King’s foot guards, dressed in their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats, march with precision to Buckingham Palace.
Beyond the ceremony, explore London’s royal landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, Whitehall, and Westminster Abbey. Witness the Horse Guard Parade, stroll through Green Park, and uncover hidden stories of St. James’s Palace, once home to King Henry VIII.
End your journey in Parliament Square, near Westminster Underground Station, conveniently located across from Big Ben, after an unforgettable dive into British history and pageantry.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #22 of 47 | €18 | 2h | 4.92 (154) | shared |
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| Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (996) | shared |
Ranked #22 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €409, median €38; typical length 2h 30m. 5 of 47 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 47 Pub Tours & Pub Crawls