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Overview

Delve into London’s rich royal heritage during a visit to Buckingham Palace to see the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Marvel at the traditional Changing of the Guard performance, which involves meticulously dressed soldiers marching to the rhythm of military drums. Then, enjoy an exclusive experience as you enter the opulent State Rooms of Buckingham Palace for an independent audio tour. See lavish chambers during a tour only available for two months of the year, and gain fascinating insight into the history of the British monarchy.
  • Buckingham Palace tour including the Changing of the Guard ceremony, led by a tour host
  • Wander through St James’s Park and watch the famous Changing of the Guard
  • Explore the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, an experience only open to the public for two months of the year
  • Plug into an audio guide and learn about Queen Elizabeth II and the British Royal Family

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On this efficient tour, see the Changing of the Guard and nab hard-to-get tickets to Buckingham Palace.
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Professional host
Audio guide for Buckingham Palace
Changing of the Guard ceremony
Entrance ticket for Buckingham Palace
Headsets when appropriate
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Departure Point

Duke of York Column, St. James's, London SW1Y 5AJ, UK

Return Details

Spur Road, Spur Rd, London SW1A 1AA, UK
Greet your courteous guide at a central London location and stroll through the verdant splendor of St. James’ Park to Buckingham Palace, the majestic official residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Stop at a prime position before the gates to behold the impressive Changing of the Guards Ceremony, a colorful and traditional performance that combines vibrantly dressed soldiers with rhythmic drum beats. 

See immaculately groomed horses and the beautifully dressed Household Cavalry canter across Horse Guards Parade, and then prepare to enter one of Britain’s most iconic cultural institutions. Listen to illuminating commentary from your guide as you stroll to the entrance of the regal residence, only open for two months of the year. 

Pop in your audio guide and embark on independent exploration of Queen Elizabeth II’s luxurious State Apartments. Delight in opulent ornaments like sparkling chandeliers, classic artworks and elegantly upholstered furniture as you discover the historical rooms. 

Return to the outside of Buckingham Palace and bid your guide farewell at this central location. 

Please note: If there is heavy rain — or if the Changing of the Guard is rescheduled to early morning (as on some Sundays) — the ceremony will be replaced with a walking tour.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
St. James's Park
Greet your courteous guide at a central London location and stroll through the verdant splendor of St. James’ Park to Buckingham Palace, the majestic official residence of Her Majesty the Queen.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Changing of the Guard
Stop at a prime position before the gates to behold the impressive Changing of the Guards Ceremony, a colorful and traditional performance that combines vibrantly dressed soldiers with rhythmic drum beats. Please note: If there is heavy rain — or if the Changing of the Guard is rescheduled to early morning (as on some Sundays) — the ceremony will be replaced with a walking tour.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
See immaculately groomed horses and the beautifully dressed Household Cavalry canter across Horse Guards Parade, and then prepare to enter one of Britain’s most iconic cultural institutions.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Buckingham Palace
Listen to illuminating commentary from your guide as you stroll to the entrance of the regal residence, only open for two months of the year. Pop in your audio guide and embark on independent exploration of Queen Elizabeth II’s luxurious State Apartments. Delight in opulent ornaments like sparkling chandeliers, classic artworks and elegantly upholstered furniture as you discover the historical rooms. Return to the outside of Buckingham Palace and bid your guide farewell at this central location.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Depending on the day you will see either the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade. The Changing of the Guard is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities.
  • On occasional Sundays may be rescheduled to early morning, this will then be replaced with an extended walking tour.
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before 11AM. When this occurs, customers will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music or parade.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • OPERATED BY City Wonders UK

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

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What is the maximum group size during Buckingham Palace Tour Including Changing of the Guard Ceremony?
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This activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers.

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  • "It should be noted that people with disabilities need consider signing up." See review
  • "Make sure you locate the meeting point ahead of time." See review
  • "This is necessary because there is so much to see." See review

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Buckingham Palace Tour Including Changing of the Guard
GoPlaces04335062294
, Nov 2019
I am rating this three stars. Good-The leader ensure that we had a great spot to see the changing of the guard. This is where it stops for me. Bad-I am older, and needed to use the restroom before starting. There were older people in our group, I made the suggestion to the YOUNGER lead that she should let the folks know that there is a walk, and you would not be able to use the restroom until way after the tour when you finish touring Buckingham Palace.(About two -three hours) She snubbed me. You get guidance through the changing of the guard ceremony and to Buckingham Palace then entry to the Palace. You are on your own afterwards. I am not quite sure we needed the leader.
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Lively & Informative
angielou141
, Oct 2019
Nathan was an excellent tour guide, and he gave us lots of very detailed information. He was very thorough, and made it a pleasant afternoon on a cool day. We really enjoyed the self guided tour of the palace with all it's grandeur and history.
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Sunshine106317
, Oct 2019
Jo was an excellent tour guide. Very informative and funny! The tour of Buckingham Palace was too crowded but worth seeing.
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London Palace
Voyage11985215530
, Oct 2019
The guide was wonderful and the tour was better. the palace and the narration were great. It was well organized
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Buckingham Palace Tour
eseales
, Oct 2019
Excellent tour. Rosie was our tour guide and she was incredibly upbeat, knowledgeable and her witty ad-libs were an added benefit throughout the tour. She knew exactly when and where to view the changing of the guard so we didn't get lost in the huge crowd. Thank you Rosie for being a delightful and lovely tour guide.
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Buckingham Palace Tour Including Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Odyssey291250
, Sep 2019
Giving this 4 star instead of 5 since we did not actually see the Guard changing. We like our tour guide Natalie. She was knowledgeable and told interesting stories. She lead us to great spots for photos of the Guard parade. Great to actually tour the palace and waked right in so there was a long wait.
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Great Experience
DaveStLouis
, Sep 2019
Tour guide Rosie was outstanding - knowledgeable, friendly, well-prepared. Changing of the guard ceremony very interesting. The palace was crowded but beautiful.
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Nice tour of palace
Explore01211125891
, Sep 2019
Directions of where to meet tour guide could have been more detailed. Meet up place was far from palace. As a result, we missed changing of the guard and tour of palace. I called tour company and they set us up with another tour of palace. Loved tour of palace! Also loved the cafe at exit point. Wonderful pastries!
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Very informative and engaging !
DawnOlmstedFalls_OH
, Sep 2019
Our tour gal, sorry I forgot her name, French accent maybe?, provided us with great information and set us up at excellent viewing points to see the entire sequence of the changing of the guards. After this first hour and a half, we gained entrance into the Palace. They have a wonderful multimedia audio tour system allowing you to go at your own pace exploring the various staterooms. Their adaptations for kids (a Family version) really is fantastic and allows children to also gain a lot of great information. You can also stroll through the gardens. Definitely worthwhile!
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Fascinating
Caruze
, Sep 2019
A must do! We loved our tour guide gentleman. Thank you for memorable morning!! I wish I could remember his name. We took the tour on Monday September 23rd at 10:30.
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