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London Changing of the Guard Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10

Very goodTop 6% in London

1,120 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Watch the Changing of the Guard and explore royal landmarks on a two-hour London walking tour with an expert guide.

About this tour

See the Changing of the Guard from a fresh perspective on this two-hour London walking tour, where the ceremony’s pageantry unfolds along royal streets and historic landmarks. Follow your guide to viewpoints for the Old Guard, New Guard, Household Cavalry, and ceremonial military band.

Along the way, discover the stories behind Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, Clarence House, and The Mall. The route covers approximately 3 miles, with opportunities to take a photo with the Royal Horseguards when guards are available. The tour does not visit Buckingham Palace’s front gates; most of the ceremony takes place elsewhere. In bad weather, the British Army may hold a shortened Wet Change without music.

Join a London Changing of the Guard walking tour for a lively look at royal tradition, military ceremony, and the landmarks that shape the capital. Meet your guide by the clock outside Victoria Palace Theatre and experience this historic spectacle on foot.

Highlights

  • Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony from close-up viewpoints
  • Explore royal landmarks including Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace
  • Walk along The Mall and past Clarence House
  • Pose for a photo with the Royal Horseguards, subject to availability

What's included

Included

  • Guided walking tour of the Changing of the Guard ceremony
  • Professional tour guide
  • The Mall
  • Clarence House
  • St James’s Palace
  • Buckingham Palace
  • Photo with the Royal Horseguards, subject to availability

Not included

  • Entrance tickets to sights, landmarks, or attractions
  • Access to the front gates of Buckingham Palace
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet in front of Victoria Palace Theatre, Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5EA, by the clock; look for a guide holding a yellow umbrella
  • The tour covers approximately 3 miles on foot
  • Not suitable for guests with walking or mobility difficulties, wheelchairs, or strollers
  • Service animals are allowed
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  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • In bad weather, the British Army may hold a shortened Wet Change without music; the decision is made at approximately 10:30 a.m. on the day
  • Photos with the Royal Horseguards depend on guard availability
  • The tour does not visit Buckingham Palace’s front gates; most of the ceremony takes place elsewhere

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

Meet your guide by the clock in front of Victoria Palace Theatre, Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5EA. The guide will hold a yellow umbrella.

Does the tour visit Buckingham Palace’s front gates?

No. The tour does not go to the front gates; most of the ceremony takes place elsewhere.

How much walking is involved?

The tour covers approximately 3 miles and is not suitable for guests with walking or mobility difficulties, wheelchair users, or strollers.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The British Army may hold a shortened Wet Change without music. The decision is made at approximately 10:30 a.m. on the day.

Is a photo with the Royal Horseguards guaranteed?

No. Photos with the Royal Horseguards are subject to guard availability.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.92 from 1,120 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 8.7. Top 6% in London means it ranks in the top 6% of tours in London by this score.

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