Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

Summary

Changing of the Guard is a guided walking tour in London that takes visitors on a journey through the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The tour begins at the Royal Palace of Westminster and ends at Buckingham Palace. The tour is approximately 1.5 hours long and includes a visit to the Guard Room, the Ceremonial Guard, and the Royal Gallery.

Description

Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

The most fun 1.5-hour tour in London. Watch the Changing of the Guard with an experienced and acclaimed guide, where you'll be taken to the best places to see the ceremony. Along the way you'll see palaces, royal parks, royal residences and even have an opportunity to march alongside the guards. The walk is interesting for adults, fun for kids, and will almost certainly be the highlight of your stay in London. Please note that you will not see the section of the ceremony on the courtyard of Buckingham Palace, but rather the other highlights of the ceremony.

What's included

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What's NOT included

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Points Of Interest

• 5 minutes: We begin the tour in this iconic location in Central London
• 20 minutes: We see this 500 year old palace from the outside and wait for the Guards to begin the ceremony.
• 15 minutes: We follow the guards along the Mall, and have a beautiful view of Buckingham Palace.
• minutes: We walk along this beautiful street on the way to the royal section of London.

Additional Information

• 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 spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• There are no toilet or refreshment breaks on this tour
• Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Ceremony can be altered at the discretion of the British Army, or occasionally due to rain
• All tours are dependent on the British Army's schedule
• No dogs are allowed on the tour other than guide dogs.
• We do not see the section of the ceremony which occurs on the courtyard of Buckingham Palace, but instead we observe the highlights of the ceremony in other locations.
• No videoing of the guide unless they have given permission
• Arrive ten minutes before the tour for check in. Out of respect for other customers, we do not wait for latecomers.
• Travellers should have good mobility as we encounter three flights of steps and march at the same pace as the guards at one point