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London British Royalty Walking Tour with Changing of the Guard

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  • London, United Kingdom
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore London’s royal parks and palaces with a local guide, and watch the Changing of the Guard when it is scheduled.

About this tour

Discover London’s royal landmarks on a private walking tour filled with stories of the monarchy and the pageantry of the Changing of the Guard. Meet near Green Park and stroll through the park to Buckingham Palace, where you can watch this centuries-old ceremony when it is scheduled. The British Army sets the timetable, which may change without notice.

Continue along the Royal Mall, passing Clarence House and St James’s Palace before reaching Admiralty Arch and Trafalgar Square. Then walk down Whitehall past Downing Street and Horse Guards to Westminster Palace. Along the way, your local guide brings the city’s royal history to life as you explore its palaces, parks, and grand streets on foot. The route offers a memorable look at London’s monarchy and ceremonial traditions, with time to take in the sights and capture photos. London British Royalty Walking Tour with Changing of the Guard is a relaxed way to connect the landmarks you may know from history with the streets around them. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a camera, and enjoy London’s royal story at walking pace.

Highlights

  • Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
  • Stroll through Green Park and along the Royal Mall
  • Pass Clarence House and St James’s Palace
  • See Horse Guards, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, and Westminster Palace
  • Hear stories about the British monarchy from a local guide

What's included

Included

  • Local tour guide
  • Walking tour of the main British monarchy palaces, parks, and buildings

Not included

  • Food and drink
  • Transport to and from your hotel

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Important information

  • The Changing of the Guard is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10 AM; the British Army may change the schedule without notice
  • Meet outside the Ritz Hotel at 150 Piccadilly, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands, underneath a Ritz sign
  • Green Park Underground station is the nearest tube station
  • Bring comfortable shoes, a camera, and weather-appropriate items such as an umbrella or sunscreen
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  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation options and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet outside the Ritz Hotel at 150 Piccadilly, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands, underneath a Ritz sign. Green Park Underground station is nearby.

When does the Changing of the Guard take place?

It is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10 AM. The British Army may change the schedule without notice.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour, its surfaces, and nearby transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Can I bring a stroller or service animal?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller, and service animals are allowed.

What should I bring?

Wear comfortable shoes and bring a camera, plus an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the weather.

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