--- title: The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 21 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 504 duration_minutes: 135 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 44 of 47 (Pub Tours & Pub Crawls) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/the-changing-of-the-guard-tour-and-buckingham-palace/ --- # The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace **Guidekin's take:** Walk Royal London and Westminster with exterior views of Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace and Clarence House. Guiding and positioning for a guard ceremony are included, but ceremonies can be cancelled and Westminster Abbey admission is excluded. 4.61 from 504 reviews at €21 per person for 2h 15m. ## Overview Royal Westminster and Changing of the Guard is an unforgettable walking tour experience offering you the chance to get up close and personal with London’s most famous and impressive Royal sights. Marvel at Buckingham Palace, march down the Mall with the King's Guards and be surrounded by Royal history at Westminster Abbey - the site of every coronation since 1066. Not only will your guide entertain you with in-depth knowledge and anecdotes, they will also position you in the very best locations to witness the world-famous Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Without a guide hundreds of people stand in the wrong place every day. *Please read the additional information below for full information of Changing of the Guard. One minute be standing in the shadow of London's most iconic sight - Big Ben, and the next be stroking one of the horses of the Household Cavalry. Experience it all on this unforgettable tour. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The tour starts from the Goddess Diana… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:45, 10:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: No Food or Drink included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €6: ages 5 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €21 per person - Duration: 2h 15m - Rating: 4.61/5 from 504 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: secret chamber tours ltd ## What's included - Exterior view of Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, and Clarence House - Expert local guide - Vantage-point positioning for the Changing of the Guard ceremony - Guided walking tour of Royal London and Westminster ## Not included - No Food or Drink included - Gratuities - Admission Ticket to Westminster Abbey - Entrance to Westminster abbey is not included. ## Itinerary 1. **Changing of the Guard** (1h) - Begin your tour with a journey through Royal London, witnessing some of the most famous Royal Houses and Palaces such as St. James' Palace, Clarence House and Buckingham Palace. Enjoy the iconic Changing of the Guard Ceremony as you march down the Mall with the Queen's... 2. **Westminster Abbey** (1h 10m) - Our journey continues through historic Royal Westminster. We pass Churchill's War Rooms and onto Westminster Abbey - the site of every Royal Coronation since 1066, it is the most important church in England. Explore Parliament Square with its array of impressive statues... 3. **Trafalgar Square** (5m) - Finish the tour at Trafalgar Square, home of Nelson's Column, one of the most impressive sights in London. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:45, 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 tour starts from the Goddess Diana fountain in Green Park, next to the Colicci refreshment stand. Enter Green Park via the entrance gates next to the Ritz Hotel. If taking the underground, disembark at Green Park Station. The Green Park/Buckingham Palace exit will lead you to the fountain. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJV1XWxLYFdkgR5tPAr5e0XOs ## 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 - There will be access to public toilets halfway through the tour. - The Changing of the Guard (Foot Guards) ceremony at Buckingham Palace occurs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday - On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the tour will witness the Changing of the King's Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade .. - The Changing of the Guard Ceremony operates at the discretion of the British Army. It can be changed or cancelled without notice. This is beyond our control. - In the event of bad weather the Changing of the Guard Ceremony may be cancelled. The tour will endeavor to watch the Changing of the Horse Guards on these days. - Not recommended for those with walking difficulties as the tour can be a brisk walk in parts. ## Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #44 of 47** | €21 | 2h 15m | 4.61 (504) | 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 #44 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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