March with the Guards: Exclusive Buckingham Palace Tour for Changing of the Guards Spectacle
4.2
31 Ratings
Greater London
Experience the excitement of the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace with this exclusive tour. Get up close to the action and discover the best vantage points for a close-up peek at London's most popular spectacle.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Buckingham Palace - Witness the guards as they make their famous march. These are real soldiers with real weapons carrying out their daily duty of protecting the Palace. Hear about what their duties include and the significance of their highly-symbolic uniforms.
What's Included
  • Expert guide
  • Guided Walking Tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information

Rather than merely watching the Changing of the Guards, immerse yourself in the event. Through this unique tour of Buckingham Palace, you’ll gain access to optimal viewpoints and hidden areas for an intimate view of London’s most celebrated spectacle. Experience two distinct ceremonies from four diverse perspectives, accompanied by a comprehensive account of the history behind this renowned tradition.

  • Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE - The Changing of the Guard 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. When this occurs, customers will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music or parade.
  • Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
  • Please contact Viator Customer Care in advance if you or a member of your party have any mobility issues or special needs to help us provide you with the best experience on your tour with us.
Location
Millicent Garrett Fawcett Statue
This tour meets at the Millicent Garrett Fawcett Statue Parliament Square at London SW1P 3JX. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a Walks sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(31 Ratings)
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W7319mrsamiras
Apr 9, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Marc was a phenomenal guide, knowledgeable, engaging, and funny! He made sure to engage the kids on our tour (ages 7-12) throughout which we and they very much appreciated. He went out of his way to find us the best changing of the guard experiences and was flexible to the needs and wishes of the group!
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Janet_a
Apr 6, 2024
Great historical tour of the Abbey - The in-depth history that Fia gave us during the visit to the Abbey. She explained who was buried at the Abbey and why.
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846sonyap
Oct 5, 2023
Exceptional morning ! - Sophi was a superb guide - filled with wonderful facts and tales to tie the whole experience together. Walking from site to site allowed us amazing views and photo ops!
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Christian_c
Jul 15, 2023
Our tour guide, Anna was... - Our tour guide, Anna was fantastic. Absolutely incredible with knowledge and putting us in the best place to be. Kudos to her.
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Karen_h
Jul 10, 2023
Fantastic - Our guide was extremely informative and very funny. We learned a great deal and also made some nice friends during the tour.
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Antoinette_m
Jun 13, 2023
Wonderful tour - My guide Pete was over the top excellent. He took great care with me since I was the oldest & somewhat slow walking. He also kept us in the shade & found great locations for us to observe the horses etc. he intervened when another visitor started bullying me & yelling.
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Richard_h
Jun 8, 2023
Book this tour with Polly! - Polly did an excellent job as tour guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful. She took us to the support functions that surround the Palace part of the changing such as the band march and the new guards coming from their barracks. She also took us to the pageantry of the Horse Guards ceremony. Highly recommend.
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Tara_a
May 26, 2023
Amazing Guards Tour! - Richard was amazing! We had an amazing tour! We were able to see the rehearsal for the Trooping of Colour and we saw the King! Richard was so knowledgeable and brought us to the perfect spots. It was also a great (and funny) history lesson!
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Barry_h
Sep 29, 2023
Did not deliver what was promised - We booked this following an email from TUI suggesting various London experiences. It said that we would see the Guards preparing for the changeover and then, as the title promises , follow them as they march to the change over. It actually comprised a long history lecture at the Victoria Memorial, a visit to the barracks with a distant view of the coming into the assembly yard and setting up, seeing them march past , a dash to see some other guards marching past and a final visit to Horse guards parade where we missed the action This was not what we wanted or were promised and we would have been much better off saving £20 and going to these places ourselves
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Cynthial_d
Jun 25, 2023
Peter our tour guide was... - Peter our tour guide was very good. I know sometimes the guides change their schedules. But, this was terrible. Only a short time to sr just the inspection of six horses. Not good!
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