London Changing of the Guard Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Witness the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Explore the historic Buckingham Palace grounds
- Stroll through the serene St. James's Park
- Learn about British royal history from your guide
- Capture memorable photos of London's landmarks
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Expert local guide
- Visit to Buckingham Palace
- St. James's Park exploration
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
- Photography is allowed; be mindful of other visitors
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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
Traveler reviews
Paul is the Best Guide
Our guide Paul was an exceptional guide. History knowledge with a sense of humor! He even helped make sure our 91 yr old mother was well taken care of for both hearing and viewing! He made the experience wonderful!
Must purchase
Nathan knew exactly where to take the group to get the best views before anyone else. Great knowledge with good sense of humor. Would have been so lost without his guidance. 10/10
If you want to be in the...
If you want to be in the best places to view the changing of the guard, you must do this tour. Our tour guide Nathan was exceptional as he also told so much history of the monarchy through the years. Highly recommend!
Great experience and tour guide!!
This tour was absolutely amazing!! Our tour guide, carolina was so knowledgeable and gave us so much history that we would have missed if we hadn’t booked this tour! The value for the money was great and i thought the duration of the tour was just right. We got to see the best viewing spots for the changing of the guard, and if we had gone on our own we would have went to the palace gates and missed so much!! Highly recommend this tour!!
Fun and informative walking tour with knowledgeable and funny guide
This tour was outstanding due to our outstanding guide Jeremy.