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London: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour Experience

4.2 (1109 Reviews)

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₹ 1,613 per adult

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See British tradition come to life on this fully guided Changing of the Guard Walking Tour to ensure you get the best views of this spectacular ceremony.

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Duration 1.5 hour

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Live tour guide

English

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Details on this Activity

Itinerary

See the Changing of the Guard ceremony clearly from a crowd-free vantage point during this guided walking tour in London. Experience a quintessential London tradition with a guide leading the way. Don’t make the same mistake that many visitors so often and understandably make, believing the prime vantage point to experience this time-honored tradition is from outside Buckingham Palace. Spectators' enthusiasm quickly turns to disappointment when they realize, after waiting for hours, only to see the end of this unique performance, their view is often blocked by a throng of crowds. Instead, follow your guide on a dynamic journey that will take you through the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end. Your guide will navigate the crowds taking you to the best and most photographable viewpoints. With an expert on the history of this ceremony, you'll be given invaluable insight and knowledge into every detail of this British spectacle. Use your own personal headset to easily follow your guide’s commentary and fully take in the splendor parading past you.  Marvel at the precision that the King’s foot guards march to Buckingham Palace, clad in their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats.

Highlights

Marvel at the rhythm and precision of the march of the King’s foot guards
Experience a quintessential London tradition at Buckingham Palace
Navigate the crowds with the help of a guide to get to the best viewing points

Know before you go

• The Changing of the Guard ceremony is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before 11am. Even when cancelled, customers will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music and parade • Please note that the changing of the guard schedule may change and on different dates we will see either foot guards or horse guards • Regretfully, guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance cannot be accommodated – the tour operator is also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on group tours

Includes


Guide Headsets when appropriate

Reviews from other travelers

GetYourGuide traveler - Netherlands

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-02)

Very nice and informative!

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

4 /5

(Written on 2024-12-03)

Very informative, but almost too much info Give folks time to take a few pictures - know there’s a schedule but at times felt rushed to keep up with the group

Leroux - France

3 /5

(Written on 2024-11-02)

Very expensive tour for the service offered. The guide spoke very quickly and we didn't understand anything. We might as well have seen the changing of the guard for ourselves.

Candice - France

1 /5

(Written on 2024-10-21)

Very bad locations, very little visibility. Visit announced in French and in fact no translation possible. No interest, it is better to arrive very early and wait behind the gate

GetYourGuide traveler - Switzerland

4 /5

(Written on 2024-10-17)

Unfortunately it rained very heavily, which meant that the changing of the guard was reduced. It was still an experience.

GetYourGuide traveler - Austria

5 /5

(Written on 2024-10-21)

Tips from our nice guide Elli :-)

GetYourGuide traveler - France

4 /5

(Written on 2024-10-09)

The guide took us to places where we voted very well.

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₹1,613 per adult