• Changing of the Guard - Experience a slice of world-renowned ceremonial action with our small-group Changing of the Guards tour.
• St. James’s Palace - Did you know St James’s is the oldest royal palace in the UK, built on the site of an ancient leper hospital? Admire this historic beauty, which remains the official royal residence today.
• Clarence House - Clarence House is the London residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
• Buckingham Palace - While guides cannot speak within the palace walls, rest assured, your expert guide will set the scene with fascinating anecdotes and stories before you embark on a self-guided audio tour at your leisure.

Accept this invitation to gain a rare insight into life at this nationally treasured palace as you explore the lavish State Rooms and admire gifts from Heads of State, stunning furnishings, and artworks, all enhanced by the official Palace Audio Tour. Be sure to visit the 16-hectare Palace Gardens. With the palace open to the public for only two months a year in August and September, tickets for this unforgettable experience are always in high demand. Enjoy your self-guided audio tour.

• Entrance tickets to Buckingham Palace
• Guided Changing of the Guard experience
• English Speaking local expert guide
• Audio guide for Buckingham Palace

• Gratuities
• Food, drink or transport costs

Discover the essence of British tradition with this outstanding tour, which includes a guided experience of the Changing of the Guard ceremony, followed by a self-guided tour of Buckingham Palace.

Begin your day with one of London’s most renowned events—the Changing of the Guard. Witness the Old Guard ceremoniously transferring duty to the New Guard in a display of precision and grandeur. Clad in red uniforms and tall bearskin hats, the Guards march in sync with the music, creating an unforgettable spectacle. Your guide will ensure you have the best viewing spots and will explain the significance of each part of the ceremony.

Subsequently, delve into the splendor of Buckingham Palace with a self-guided tour of the State Rooms. Explore the official residence of the British monarch, admiring royal gifts, magnificent furnishings, and invaluable artworks. Be sure to visit the 16-hectare Palace Gardens, once the venue for Her Majesty’s renowned tea parties.

• We tend to move pretty fast to keep up with the guards, so please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water.
• We will not stand at the forecourt of Buckingham Palace as, due to crowds, you see very little and the experience would be ten times less fun. We want to get you as close as possible with the opportunity to take some amazing snapshots.
• It is at the discretion of the British Army to change or cancel the Ceremony. The announcement will not be made until after 10.30am so come rain or shine, the Urban Saunters Changing of the Guard experience will go ahead. If the full ceremony is cancelled, there will still be the chance to see the guards marching, just without the music.
• No videoing of the guide unless they have given permission
• Ceremony can be altered at the discretion of the British Army, or occasionally due to rain
• There are no toilet or refreshment breaks on this tour
• Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Sundays – From April 2025, the Army is trying out a slightly different version of the usual ceremony on Sundays. It still involves the same number of guard movements and the same locations, but it’s now being called a “Parade” instead of a “Change.” There’s no word yet on how long this trial will last

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.