Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London
Overview
Please note that you will not see the section of the ceremony on the courtyard of Buckingham Palace, but rather the other highlights of the ceremony.
Inclusions
- Local guide
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piccadilly Circus, London W1J 9HS England
We begin the tour in this iconic location in Central London
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Palace, Marlborough Road, London SW1A 1BQ England
We see this 500 year old palace from the outside and wait for the Guards to begin the ceremony.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Changing of the Guard, Constitution Hill Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA England
We follow the guards along the Mall, and have a beautiful view of Buckingham Palace.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Regent Street, London W1, London England
We walk along this beautiful street on the way to the royal section of London.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There are no toilet or refreshment breaks on this tour
- Stroller accessible
- Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed
- Ceremony can be altered at the discretion of the British Army, or occasionally due to rain
- Near public transportation
- All tours are dependent on the British Army's schedule
- No dogs are allowed on the tour other than guide dogs.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We do not see the section of the ceremony which occurs on the courtyard of Buckingham Palace, but instead we observe the highlights of the ceremony in other locations.
- No videoing of the guide unless they have given permission
- Arrive ten minutes before the tour for check in. Out of respect for other customers, we do not wait for latecomers.
- Travellers should have good mobility as we encounter three flights of steps and march at the same pace as the guards at one point
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Wednesday morning this week we had the Changing of the Guard (extra) tour with David. What s great way to learn more about the history of the Guards and the surrounding. The guide David was simply brilliant and very entertaining!
Wednesday morning this week we had the Changing of the Guard (extra) tour with David. What s great way to learn more about the history of the Guards and the surrounding. The guide David was simply brilliant and very entertaining!We very much enjoyed our Changing of the guard walking tour. Tour meeting point was easy to find. Tour was fast paced, you will gets your steps in. Loads of great information presented with humor. Our tour guide set us up in the best spots at the best times to see all the action.
We very much enjoyed our Changing of the guard walking tour. Tour meeting point was easy to find. Tour was fast paced, you will gets your steps in. Loads of great information presented with humor. Our tour guide set us up in the best spots at the best times to see all the action.Loved this tour! Definitely a London highlight for our family (parents + two teen/preteen boys) — so much better than standing in front of Buckingham for 2+ hours. Joe, our guide, was wonderful — knowledgeable, funny, personable… full of interesting stories and details, with just the right energy...
Loved this tour! Definitely a London highlight for our family (parents + two teen/preteen boys) — so much better than standing in front of Buckingham for 2+ hours. Joe, our guide, was wonderful — knowledgeable, funny, personable… full of interesting stories and details, with just the right energy level. Really cannot recommend this company highly enough — they know what they’re doing and care about making it worth your while.Rachel was an EXCELLENT tour guide! The weather was crappy, so we couldn't get the "full" experience, but that was out of her control.
Rachel was an EXCELLENT tour guide! The weather was crappy, so we couldn't get the "full" experience, but that was out of her control.The trip was a wonderful experience for my husband, myself, and our 3 children (ages 12 and 9). Our guide took us to multiple locations to see various parts of the changing of the guards. We were able to experience different views, and learn about the old guard and new. The whole thing took rough...
The trip was a wonderful experience for my husband, myself, and our 3 children (ages 12 and 9). Our guide took us to multiple locations to see various parts of the changing of the guards. We were able to experience different views, and learn about the old guard and new. The whole thing took roughly 2.5-3 hours.We were a family group of 4 adults and 9 children ( ages 5 to 15) We decided to book a private tour so that the children could ask all their questions and not be lost in a larger group. I had requested Rachel as our tour guide; I had been on a tour with her before and knew she would be able to ...
We were a family group of 4 adults and 9 children ( ages 5 to 15) We decided to book a private tour so that the children could ask all their questions and not be lost in a larger group. I had requested Rachel as our tour guide; I had been on a tour with her before and knew she would be able to provide an interesting and age related tour for our family. We were not disappointed! She wore her "London Skirt" and let the kids take turns holding the leader's flag. The tour moves from place to place with informative stops and great opportunities to see the old and new guards being inspected and then marching towards the palace. Great time had by everyone and I highly recommend the Changing of the Guard walking tour with Fun London Tours. It is so much better than standing with thousands others packed into a small space outside Buckingham Palace trying to get a glimpse of the actual changing of the guard The tour made it a highlight of our London visit and the children loved it. Thanks Rachel, Matt and the team at Fun London Tours. James