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Tickets for Changing of the Guard: Guided Tour

Watch the famous Changing of the Guard on a journey through British tradition

Provider: City Wonders Limited

Duration: 1h 30mins
Instant ticket delivery
Smartphone tickets accepted
Max group size: 20
Live guide: English
Duration: 1h 30mins
Max group size: 20
Instant ticket delivery
Live guide: English
Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

Changing of the Foot Guards or Horse Guards
Visits to The Mall, St. James's Palace / Horse Guards Parade, St. James's Park & Buckingham Palace (only visible from outside)
Expert, English-speaking tour guide
Tour in a small group
Headsets

What's not included

Food & drinks

Meeting point

Carlton House Terrace, St James, SW1Y 5AJ, London

  • Avoid the crowds and get the best views of the iconic Changing of the Guard
  • Engage in British history and learn fun facts on the Changing of the Guard's time-honoured significance
  • Follow along with fun commentary from St James's Park to Buckingham Palace with your own personal headset

Leave all the other tourists struggling for views through the crowds outside Buckingham Palace. This exclusive tour takes you to the best locations for viewing the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and gives you a fascinating insight into this famous British spectacle.

You'll be with your guide and group, learning the facts behind this London tradition, while you watch the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end. Better still, you'll witness all the action from the best, most photo-worthy viewpoints.

Soak up invaluable insights about the ceremony, which has been happening since the 15th century! Why don't the soldiers smile? Why do they wear red, and what is with those fuzzy black bearskin hats?

Check out some snappy footwork and take as many photos as you like, as the Queen's Foot Guards or Horse Guards march to Buckingham Palace.

With your own personal headset, you can easily follow along with the fun commentary.

  • Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point, the Duke of York Column
  • City Wonders guides will be wearing blue polo shirts or jackets and holding a sign with the tour name
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before departure
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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Christophe,  France France
05 Mar 2023
Excellent
Cathy was vert perfect. It was a marvelous experience. Her explanation helped us to understand thé History of the guards.
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Gabrielle,  United States United States
09 Dec 2022
Excellent
This tour was excellent! Robert knew the perfect spot to take us, where it wasn’t too crowded, to watch the entire ceremony and get great photos. I will definitely be recommending this tour to...
This tour was excellent! Robert knew the perfect spot to take us, where it wasn’t too crowded, to watch the entire ceremony and get great photos. I will definitely be recommending this tour to friends and family who visit London in the future!
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Daniela,  Romania Romania
04 Mar 2023
Excellent
It was a great experience. I totally recomand! We were took and shown all the good places and told a lot of stories.
Changing of the Guard: Guided Tour

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