Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

4.9
(1,768 reviews)

1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

The most fun 1.5-hour tour in London. Watch the Changing of the Guard with an experienced and acclaimed guide, where you'll be taken to the best places to see the ceremony. Along the way you'll see palaces, royal parks, royal residences and even have an opportunity to march alongside the guards. The walk is interesting for adults, fun for kids, and will almost certainly be the highlight of your stay in London.
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.
Sundays - As of April 2025 the army is trialing a slight variation of the usual ceremony on Sundays. It involves the same number of guard movements and locations but is referred to as a Parade rather than a Change. There is currently no indication of how long this trial will go on for.

What's Included

Local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain

Outside the Criterion Theatre by the Statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus. Your guide will be carrying a Fun London Tours flag. Arrive 10 minutes before the tour is due to start. We leave promptly at the designated start time.

End point
The Mall

We finish the tour near Buckingham Palace.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Piccadilly Circus

    We begin the tour in this iconic location in Central London

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    St. James's Palace

    We see this 500 year old palace from the outside and wait for the Guards to begin the ceremony.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Changing of the Guard

    We follow the guards along the Mall, and have a beautiful view of Buckingham Palace.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Regent Street (Pass by)

    We walk along this beautiful street on the way to the royal section of London.

    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 spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Fun London Tours Ltd

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