--- title: Private Changing the Guard EXTRA! lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 407 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 31 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 24 of 47 (Pub Tours & Pub Crawls) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/private-changing-the-guard-extra/ --- # Private Changing the Guard EXTRA! **Guidekin's take:** Follow the King's Lifeguard coming on duty before heading to Changing the Guard on a private tour for your party. A professional guide leads the route between the ceremonies; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 5 from 31 reviews at €407 per person for 2h 30m. ## Overview This is the best way to maximise your time in London and witness highlights of both changing the guard ceremonies in London. First up, we will witness the amazing moment when the King's Lifeguard - aka the Household Cavalry - come on duty. Our expert guide will ensure you're super close to the action. If you love horses, this is perfect! Then we make a beeline for the main event - Changing the Guard. This is where we will see the iconic guards with their bearskin hats marching along the Mall. If your group are keen, we will march alongside the band! We'll then see a second group of guards marching from their barracks, and get the perfect photo of Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the monarchy, before taking in Clarence House (home of King Charles) and the 500 year old St James Palace. We will adapt the pace and content of the tour to your wishes, with our royal and changing the guard expert able to answer all your questions about these incredible ceremonies. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will be carrying a Fun London… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:15: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 18+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €407 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Fun London Tours Ltd - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Professional guide ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Changing of the Guard** (1h 30m) - We will move between different locations in order to see as many highlights of the Changing the Guard ceremony in London as possible without going to the gates of Buckingham Palace. 2. **St. James's Palace** (15m) - We'll hear of the incredible history of this famous Tudor Palace known to King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn 3. **Buckingham Palace** (15m) - Your guide will show you the perfect place to stand for the best photo of Buckingham Palace. Hear about it surprising history... (Please note we do not go inside the palace) 4. **Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall** (15m) - Get right up close to the horse guards as they begin their daily duty. An incredible sight for everyone, especially horse lovers! 5. **St. James's Park** (15m) - Check out our most ornate park, home to swans, ducks, squirrels and pelicans! ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun - Departures: 09:15 - 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 Your guide will be carrying a Fun London Tours flag and will meet you outside the Methodist Central Hall, SW1H 9NH. Arrive 10 minutes early for check in. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ__RBSdsEdkgR6KfGc68ugi8 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - No dogs are allowed on the tour other than guide dogs. - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €814 | €407 | | 4 | €1628 | €407 | | 6 | €2676 | €446 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls start at €17 per person. ## Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 47** | €407 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (31) | private | | [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 #24 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €407, 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. 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