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London Changing of the Guard Guided Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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5 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Follow the Guard procession through London’s ceremonial quarter and learn the traditions behind the uniforms, music, and precise movements.

About this tour

See the Changing of the Guard as more than a ceremony. On this London Changing of the Guard Guided Tour, a qualified guide explains the military tradition behind the uniforms, music, and precise movements, helping you make sense of the procession as it unfolds.

Meet in front of the Captain James Cook Statue, then learn how to recognize the day’s regiment by its insignia. As you move through London’s ceremonial quarter, watch the Old Guard emerge from St. James’s Palace and follow the procession as the New Guard arrives. Along the way, hear how to distinguish regiments such as the Coldstream and Grenadier Guards, why Welsh Guards wear a leek on their buttons, and what the drum major’s mace signals mean. Choose a standard or private tour to suit your plans.

Join a London Changing of the Guard Guided Tour for a closer look at the people and traditions behind this famous display.

Highlights

  • Follow the Guard procession through London’s ceremonial quarter
  • Learn to identify regiments by their insignia
  • Watch the Old Guard emerge from St. James’s Palace
  • Hear what the drum major’s mace signals mean

What's included

Included

  • Choice of standard or private tour
  • Qualified guide

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet your guide in front of the Captain James Cook Statue
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.60 from 5 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.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

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