Changing of the Guard

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Attractions near Changing of the Guard: Buckingham Palace Guards Museum St. James's Palace

Free admission

Daily 11:30am

Buckingham Palace Road, London, England, SW1

The Basics

The Guard Mounting ceremony begins with the New Guard marching from Wellington Barracks to Buckingham Palace with a marching band, while the mounted Horse Guards Parade leaves from the Hyde Park barracks and crosses The Mall to St. James's Palace. The official guard change then takes place in the palace forecourt. Some London walking tours include a timed stop at the palace to see the event, while other tours combine a viewing with a visit to the Tower of London or a whirl on the London Eye.

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Best of Royal London including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard and Cruise

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USD108.10 per adult

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Old London

Everything. Our tour guide Louise was excellent. She was personable informative and knowledgeable. We particularly liked the changing of the guard with all the horses.

Daniel_L, Jun. 2023

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Great tour

Kathryn_G, Jun. 2023

Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade

Great overview of prominent London sites, would recommend if you only have a day or to in London. Our guide Peter was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Only disappointment was canceling of the changing of the guard.

Old London

Daniel_L, Jun. 2023

Best of Royal London including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard and Cruise

Everything. Our tour guide Louise was excellent. She was personable informative and knowledgeable. We particularly liked the changing of the guard with all the horses.

Great tour

Tammy_H, May 2023

Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

Rachel was our tour guide and did an amazing job. Great tour. Highly recommended if you want to see how the process starts with the changing of the guard.

Great way to see London highlights

Amanda_M, May 2023

Best of Royal London including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard and Cruise

Natalie our tour guide was knowledgable and provided insight about so much throughout each destination. She offered to take pictures of our group at numerous points of interest and were some of our best pictures on our trip and included all of us. She knew the best spots to view changing of the guard where we felt like we had front row seats.

A positive experience inspite of not receiving what was hoped for.

Douglas_F, May 2023

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

The weather did not cooperate. Rain denied the opportunity of seeing the Changing of the Guard. We were disappointed but our tour guide regrouped and provided us with a wonderful walking tour inspite of areas being blocked due to the upcoming marathon and detoured us around protestors.

Changing of the Guard and Buckingham Palace

Rob_A, Apr. 2023

Changing of the Guard & Westminster Abbey Guided Tour

Our guide knew all about the changing of the guards and all things about the Royal family. She shared so many interesting facts about Buckingham Palace and the surrounding areas. Great tour!

City sights drive by

Ada_G, May 2023

Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade

Coach tour .. mostly drive by, not baby photo opportunities, 2 visits st souls and Tower of London. Disappointed no changing of the guard (need to exclude this from the tour write up) as it is misleading. Tour guide was good

The best changing of the guard experience

Manuel_C, May 2023

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour Experience

Seeing and understanding all that is going on with the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace is only possible on a tour like this. The guide was incredible, knowledgeable and funny at the same time.

History and pageantry of the changing of the guard

Gary_S, May 2023

Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

Our guide was great. He told us of all the history and pageantry of the changing of the guard and all of the sites we passed while walking to see the change.

Raf Rocks !

Cody_S, Dec. 2022

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour Experience

My guide “RAF” was extremely knowledgeable, funny and helpful. He also had our group’s safety first and foremost, and to be honest … some of them definitely needed supervision 🙄 Professionally ran with super friendly service. I would recommend to anyone and everyone.

Classic British Experience

Brooke_C, Jun. 2023

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour Experience

Fabulous experience!! Relaxed with great views and good information . Tour guide was fun and well versed in British history.

Kudos to Frank

Ronald_O, Jun. 2023

Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade

Frank was an excellent guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. He took time to share lots of information with our group as we waited on the long line at the Tower of London and answered questions on a wide variety of topics. He made the excursion really interesting and also took the extra time to see us to the final stop, the London Eye. Thanks to Frank, our tour was a memorable experience.

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Things to Know Before You Go

Buckingham Palace's Changing the Guard ceremony takes place daily at 11:30am and lasts about 45 minutes.
Crowds are frequent, especially at the palace, but you'll find quieter spots elsewhere along the route.
The ceremony is free to watch, and no tickets are required.

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How to Get There

The procession begins at Wellington Barracks and continues on to Buckingham Palace in central London. The nearest tube stations are St. James Park, Green Park, and Victoria.

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When to Get There

To get a good view, it's best to arrive early—as early as 9:30am for a good view in the summer months. Some tours are timed specifically for the ceremony, guaranteeing the best viewpoints and insight from an expert tour guide. Note that the ceremony may be canceled in bad weather.

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Things to Do Near Buckingham Palace

Travelers can pair the show with stops at Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Windsor Castle, or even with afternoon tea, a classic London experience. The nearby Tower of London also has an entertaining guards tour that complements Buckingham's Changing of the Guard ceremony.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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