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Experience the Changing of the Guard from the best vantage points on this guided walking tour in London. Avoid the common mistake of waiting outside Buckingham Palace, where crowds often block the view. Instead, follow your expert guide through the entire ceremony, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of this historic tradition.
Learn fascinating insights as the King’s foot guards, dressed in their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats, march with precision to Buckingham Palace.
Beyond the ceremony, explore London’s royal landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, Whitehall, and Westminster Abbey. Witness the Horse Guard Parade, stroll through Green Park, and uncover hidden stories of St. James’s Palace, once home to King Henry VIII.
End your journey in Parliament Square, near Westminster Underground Station, conveniently located across from Big Ben, after an unforgettable dive into British history and pageantry.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is outside of the Green Park Underground station. Please use the Green Park Exit. Our guide will wait for you next to the Constance Fund fountain of Diana. London SW1A 1RD, UK
The tour ends at the Parliament Square, in front of the iconic Big Ben.
Itinerary
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1Green Park
Admire and learn about the history of the place.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2St. James's Palace
Observe the historical changing of the guards ceremony and learn about the history of the place.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Buckingham Palace
Observe the ending of the changing of the guards ceremony and learn about the history of the place.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Clarence House
Admire and learn about the history of the place.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5St. James's Park
Admire and learn about the history of the place.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Admire and learn about the history of the place.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Big Ben
Admire and learn about the history of the place.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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