Changing of The Guards with Royal Walks
- 1h 45m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Arrive early to secure the perfect viewing spot for this iconic London tradition. Enhance your experience by joining a themed tour or hiring a knowledgeable guide who can share fascinating historical insights and insider stories. Witness the impressive Changing of the Guard, a formal ceremony in which the King’s Guard hands over its duties to a fresh unit in a display of precision and pageantry. For a more intimate experience, you may also visit the morning Guard Mounting at St. James’s Palace, often less crowded but equally captivating. Some tours even include exclusive access to the guard barracks, the chance to meet members of the King’s Guard, and a closer look at their ceremonial preparations—plus a fantastic photo opportunity with the guards themselves.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guiding
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Buckingham Palace is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, London, Buckingham Palace serves as the primary residence of Queen Elizabeth II. The palace has been the official royal residence since the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837.
St. James's Palace is a historic royal residence in London, situated in the City of Westminster. It has served as a royal palace for centuries and has been the setting for many significant events. While it is not regularly open to the public, visitors can often view the Changing of the Guard ceremony nearby.
Horse Guards Parade is a large parade ground near Whitehall in London, known for the Changing of the Guard ceremony and various military events. It's also the site of the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony to celebrate the Queen's official birthday. The Horse Guards building flanks the parade ground and is a historic part of the city.
Trafalgar Square is a famous public space in central London, known for its iconic Nelson's Column and the National Gallery.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting in front of the Nelson’s Column
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Didi
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 809 city tours we list in London.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
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