--- title: Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Guided Tour Small Group lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 18 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 154 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 23 of 47 (Pub Tours & Pub Crawls) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/changing-of-the-guard-buckingham-palace-guided-tour-small-group/ --- # Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Guided Tour Small Group **Guidekin's take:** Follow the Changing of the Guard on foot, with views of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey along the route. 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. ## Overview Experience 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is outside of the… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food not included: No food or drinks included - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €18 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 154 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Best Tours London - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Changing of the Guards (occurs only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and subject to change) - See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other London landmarks - 2 hours guided walking tour with expert guide ## Not included - Gratuities - No food or drinks included - Entry to Buckingham Palace is not included in the tour. ## Itinerary 1. **Green Park** (10m) - Admire and learn about the history of the place. 2. **St. James's Palace** (30m) - Observe the historical changing of the guards ceremony and learn about the history of the place. 3. **Buckingham Palace** (20m) - Observe the ending of the changing of the guards ceremony and learn about the history of the place. 4. **Clarence House** (15m) - Admire and learn about the history of the place. 5. **St. James's Park** (15m) - Admire and learn about the history of the place. 6. **Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall** (15m) - Admire and learn about the history of the place. 7. **Big Ben** (15m) - Admire and learn about the history of the place. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri - Departures: 10:00 - 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 The meeting point is outside of the Green Park Underground station. Please use the Green Park Exit. Our guide will wait for you next to the Constance Fund fountain of Diana. London SW1A 1RD, UK Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJqxM6OCgFdkgRoNbvfG2NuXc ## 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 poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 47** | €18 | 2h | 4.92 (154) | shared | | [Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour](/uk/london/tours/soho-music-historic-pubs-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (2355) | shared | | [London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs](/uk/london/tours/london-small-group-tour-of-historical-pubs/?format=md) | €42 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (11782) | shared | | [Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London](/uk/london/tours/royal-historic-pubs-walking-guided-tour-in-london/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (995) | shared | Ranked #23 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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