Changing of the Guard Walking Tour – Semi-Private

Discover London’s royal ceremonial traditions on a 2-hour semi-private walking tour limited to 12 guests. With an expert local guide, walk from Trafalgar Square and Nelson’s Column through Admiralty Arch and St James’s Park, then explore the Changing of the Guard route around St James’s Palace, Horse Guards Parade and Buckingham Palace. Learn how the King’s Guard ceremony works, how the Old Guard hands over to the New Guard, and how the different Foot Guards regiments are identified by their uniforms and bearskin plumes. The ceremony is included when scheduled, but ceremonial events may change or be canceled at short notice, particularly due to weather. Crowds, security and viewing conditions affect the exact vantage point. Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace are viewed from outside; palace entry is not included. Food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included. This outdoor walking tour runs rain or shine.