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Marching band at Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace in London
Soldiers at Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace in London
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace PRIVATE TOUR
Marching band at the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace in London
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace PRIVATE TOUR

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

By Babylon Tours
7.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is £84 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Experience London's most famous parade at Buckingham Palace
  • Enjoy a guided tour with a personal touch
  • Follow the parade towards the famous Buckingham Palace
  • Learn about the history behind the different Guard suits
  • Let your guide show the best views and angles for your photo

Activity location

  • Trafalgar Square
    • WC2N 5DN, London, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Meet by the red telephone booth closest to the Sainsbury wing entrance of National Gallery
    • Trafalgar Square
    • WC2N 5DN, London, England, United Kingdom

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PRIVATE Changing of the Guard Buckingham Palace Tour London
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
£203.41 x 2 Adults£406.82

Total
Price is £406.82
Small Group Option up to 8 guests
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English

SAVE Money and book this Small Group Tour option with up to 8 guests per guide!

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
£84.39 x 2 Adults£168.78

Total
Price is £168.78

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDuration 2h
  • What's includedWhat's includedWalking Tour of Change fo the Guards London
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional local tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTime for Photos
  • What's includedWhat's includedWheelchair Tour under Request Only
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTour price does NOT include service charge (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTour price does NOT include luggage or coat storage
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTour price does NOT include Food and Drinks

Know before you book

  • Moderate amount of walking is involved
  • Changing the Guard can sometimes be cancelled, especially in wet weather. The decision to cancel can be made, by the Captain of the Guard , sometimes as late as 10:45 on the day. This means we cannot update our website in time to help people en-route or already at the Palace.
  • Please provide a mobile phone number and email you can be reached at during your trip
  • Wheelchair tour only available as PRIVATE (guide will not be able to provide a small group tour for guests that require wheelchair)
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

On this 2 hour Private Guided Walking Tour, you and your dedicated guide will discover this typical London phenomenon in a way that few other tourists ever will. Expect to nab a few amazing photos along the route.

Ditch the crowds and follow your local guide, starting at iconic Trafalgar Square, near the National Gallery, where you will begin to learn the history of this regiments. From there you’ll make your way to the the Horse Guards Palace where the Calvary on Guard includes more than a few impressive steeds that take part in the ceremony. Head up the Duke of York Steps, near the monumental Admiralty Arch before learning about various monarchs like George VI and Elizabeth in front of their statues. Stroll the Mall to St. James Palace, but be mindful to arrive on time to witness the inspection of the soldiers. You’ll then follow your guide and the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and watch the entire spectacle unfold before your eyes, without getting lost in the crowds. Follow the now-off-duty troops to the Wellington Barracks to end the tour, and continue your London adventures knowing that you have participated fully in one of the world’s most famous rituals.

Please Note:
Changing the Guard can sometimes be cancelled, especially in wet weather. The decision to cancel can be made, by the Captain of the Guard, sometimes as late as 10:45 on the day. This means we cannot update our website in time to help people en-route or already at the Palace.

Schedules can and do change from time to time, sometimes without notice, meaning we cannot guarantee the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace will take place on the dates stated or accept any responsibility for loss or inconvenience caused by using the information provided on this website

We’re more than just storytellers. Our young, passionate, and engaging guides approach touring in a different way. They will bring a personal touch to each tour, adding their own favourite anecdotes and tips along the way. They are there to listen to you, to answer your questions, and to create a dialogue – unlike other tours where they just lecture you as you go along. That’s the whole reason why we specialise in private and semi-private tours exclusively, to make sure you get the most possible out of your experience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTrafalgar Square
    • WC2N 5DN, London, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMeet by the red telephone booth closest to the Sainsbury wing entrance of National Gallery
    • Trafalgar Square
    • WC2N 5DN, London, England, United Kingdom