Guiding is included, but the pace is brisk and the walk goes ahead even if the full ceremony is cancelled. 4.95 from 903 reviews at €18 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #7 of 92 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €18 per adult.
Children from €18 (ages 4 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 895 of 903
Star breakdown of all 903 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides and close views of the guards; the change at Buckingham Palace itself is not always seen.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 March 2026 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Visit the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Memorials and hear the story of the royal couple who inspired the nation during World War II.
10 minBuilt on the site of an old leper hospital, did you know that St James’s is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK? Take in this beauty, still the official royal residence today. Visiting outside
25 min · Admission not includedStop by Clarence House, the official London residence of King Charles III, and hear stories of royal life behind its historic walls
10 min · Admission not includedJoin us as we serve a slice of world-famous ceremonial action with this small-group Changing of the Guards experience.
30 minThe most famous of King Charles III's palaces and housing a whopping 775 rooms, the stories attached to this icon have to be heard to be believed. Visiting outside
20 min · Admission not includedEnd your tour at Wellington Barracks, where the guards conclude the Changing of the Guard and return to their quarters.
10 min · Admission not includedEngland is known for fish and chips, four seasons in a day, warm ale, history in spades and of course, a deeply ingrained age-old love for pomp and ceremony. Join us as we serve a slice of world-famous ceremonial action with this small-group Changing of the Guards experience.
There is so much more to this extravagant shift change than meets the eye though- with your expert guide to lead the way, you’ll soon know your Welsh from your Grenadier guard, understand what the deal is with those fuzzy bearskin hats, hear the astounding origins of this dazzling spectacle and truly get a handle on the significance of every colour, button, mascot, symbol and movement in this most British of traditions.
From the best possible viewing point, your small group will join the guards on their journey towards Buckingham Palace as you march to the beat of their drums... but what will the music be today?
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Ranked #7 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €717, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 92 Walking Tours