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London Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 22% in London

103 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Walk through Green Park and Westminster, admire royal landmarks, and catch the Changing of the Guard with an expert London guide.

About this tour

Explore London’s royal landmarks on a guided walk through Green Park and Westminster. This 2-hour Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard Walking Tour pairs grand palace exteriors with stories that bring Britain’s royal heritage to life.

Admire Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and St. James’s Palace, then continue past landmarks including Westminster Abbey and Whitehall. Your guide shares the history of the district as you visit viewing spots for the Changing of the Guard, which takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. You can also see Horse Guards Parade in ceremonial uniform, a daily sight. Choose a guide in English, German, Spanish, or French.

The Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard Walking Tour is an outdoor experience suited to history enthusiasts and first-time visitors alike. Please note that the tour does not meet at Buckingham Palace: meet your guide outside the front of Santander Bank. Palace entry is not included. Join the walk for a closer look at London’s royal setting and ceremonial traditions.

Highlights

  • Admire Buckingham Palace and other royal residences from the outside
  • Watch the Changing of the Guard on select days
  • See Horse Guards Parade in ceremonial uniform
  • Stroll through Green Park and Westminster with an expert guide

What's included

Included

  • Expert tour guide in English, German, Spanish, or French
  • Changing of the Guard viewing on select days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Buckingham Palace entry

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Important information

  • Meet outside the front of Santander Bank; the meeting point is not Buckingham Palace
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.86 from 103 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in London
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 22% in London means it ranks in the top 22% of tours in London by this score.

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