March with the Guards: Changing of the Guard ceremonies and Buckingham Palace
Attractions & guided tours

March with the Guards: Changing of the Guard ceremonies and Buckingham Palace

5/5
Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
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£22.00
Free cancellation
language
Language: English
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: up to 1 hour 30 minutes
Do this because
  • See two separate Changing of the Guards Ceremonies (one with horses!) from 4 different vantage points that let you get as close as possible to the action
  • Walk alongside the Queen's Life Guard as they cross the park
  • Tour St. James's Park with stops at Buckingham Palace and St. James Palace
What to expect

As the people begin to jostle in front of Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard, this tour will take you away from the crowds and over to St. James Palace to witness the guards preparing to make their famous march. Believe it or not, it’s not all for show; these are real soldiers with real weapons carrying out their daily duty of protecting the Palace.

Your guide will talk about what their duties include and the significance of their highly-symbolic uniforms. As they leave, you'll march alongside them (no, you don’t get to wear a hat), then head over to a special vantage point near the Wellington Barracks, home to all the Foot Guard’s Bands, that lets you get as close as possible to the action.

Next, you'll stroll across St. James’s Park and learn about the history of this royal green space which is among the most famous of the green spaces that cover nearly 47% of greater London. Arriving at the Horse Guards Parade, you'll watch the equally-impressive, but often overlooked Changing of the Queen’s Life Guard, which features mounted, armor-clad soldiers and their immaculately groomed steeds.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Expert guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Gratuities
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up or drop-off
Where

Spur Rd, London SW1A 2BJ, UK

Meeting point:
- Please meet your guide at the top of the steps of the Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace.
What to remember
  • Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory
  • Please note that you must arrive 10 minutes before your tour departs
  • The maximum number of people per tour is 10 people
  • This tour runs rain or shine. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress accordingly to the weather
  • Infants (0-1 years old) go free and require a ticker, please select their free ticket during checkout
  • This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers
  • This tour visits the sites listed from the exterior
  • The Changing of the Guard ceremony does not take place every day and is dependent on the weather. On days the ceremony is not taking place, we will watch the Changing of the Queen's Life Guard (Horse Guards Parade)
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Provider
Walks
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

5/5

Based on 8 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - October 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Une guide au top du top!!! Super gentille, la guide nous a tout expliqué dans les moindres détails, fait decouvrir dès endroit majeustueux!!! C’est ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Austria - July 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tour guide was amazing and very informative we enjoyed it thoroughly, even though it was cold and wet and the change of guard didn't happen. Still we' ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tour guide was amazing and very informative we enjoyed it thoroughly, even though it was cold and wet and the change of guard didn't happen. Still we' ...

  • Anonymous

    From Poland - October 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Thank you. Highly recommended by our family:)

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