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London Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

TourTruth score 9.7 out of 10

ExceptionalTop 1% in London

838 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Walk beside the Guards along The Mall, hear royal stories from a historian, and discover prime viewing spots at London's iconic ceremony.

About this tour

Follow the Guards and ceremonial band along The Mall on a lively London Changing of the Guard walking tour led by a historian. Designed with input from a former Guardsman, this experience pairs prime viewing spots with the stories and context that bring the ceremony to life.

See Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, and Clarence House while learning how these royal residences connect to the tradition. Along the route, your guide shares insider knowledge and keeps the history engaging with plenty of humor. If luck is on your side, you may even catch a glimpse of the King or Queen. At the end, choose to visit the gates of Buckingham Palace for photos or walk back toward Trafalgar Square with your guide for extra sightseeing. This London Changing of the Guard walking tour offers a memorable way to experience one of the capital's best-known ceremonies. Join the walk and see the pageantry up close.

Highlights

  • Walk alongside the Guards and ceremonial band along The Mall
  • Find prime viewing spots for the iconic ceremony
  • Explore Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, and Clarence House
  • Hear royal history and insider stories from a historian
  • Finish with palace-gate photo opportunities or a walk to Trafalgar Square

What's included

Included

  • Expert local guide
  • Prime viewing spots

Not included

  • Gratuities and tips

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Important information

  • Arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time
  • Look for a guide with a red Fantastic Walks flag and rucksack
  • If late, head along The Mall to Friary Court, St James's Palace, and look for the red flag
  • Service animals are allowed
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Moderate physical fitness is required
  • Not suitable for travelers using a motorized cart

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.99 from 838 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 9.7. Top 1% in London means it ranks in the top 1% of tours in London by this score.

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