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London Changing of the Guard Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 4.0 out of 10

Below average

1,126 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Follow London’s Changing of the Guard from several vantage points on a guided walk filled with stories of royal tradition and pageantry.

About this tour

See British pageantry unfold on a guided walk through London, following the Changing of the Guard from a series of vantage points rather than watching from one spot. Your guide plans the route around the day’s schedule, crowd levels, and the guards’ movements, helping you catch different parts of the ceremony while sharing the stories behind its history, regiments, uniforms, and music. This London Changing of the Guard walking tour adapts as conditions shift, with an expert guide navigating the crowds and explaining the traditions that shape this royal event. The ceremony varies by date and may feature footguards or horseguards; Sundays bring a slightly different parade. The tour lasts two hours. If you choose the upgrade option, you can also visit the King’s Gallery exhibition Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style and the Royal Mews, the Royal Family’s official stables. Buckingham Palace entrance is not included, and the ceremony remains subject to changes or cancellation by British authorities. Join the London Changing of the Guard walking tour for a closer look at a living tradition and the details that make it memorable.

Highlights

  • Follow the Changing of the Guard from several vantage points
  • Hear the stories behind the ceremony, regiments, uniforms, and music
  • Move through the crowds with an expert guide
  • See the footguards or horseguards, depending on the day

What's included

Included

  • Fully guided walking tour of the Changing of the Guard
  • Expert English-speaking guide with live commentary
  • Headsets when appropriate
  • King’s Gallery tickets, if the upgrade option is selected
  • Royal Mews entry, if the upgrade option is selected

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to Buckingham Palace

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Important information

  • Meet by the Duke of York Column at Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AJ; the meeting point is not at Buckingham Palace
  • The ceremony may change its date or time, or be canceled, at the discretion of British authorities
  • Bad-weather cancellations are not announced before 11 a.m.; a wet change may still take place, with guards marching without the usual music and parade
  • The schedule and ceremony format vary by date; Sundays feature a slightly different Sunday Parade
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  • King’s Gallery and Royal Mews access is available only with the upgrade option
  • Wear rainproof clothing because London weather can change quickly
  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet by the Duke of York Column at Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AJ. The meeting point is not at Buckingham Palace.

Is entrance to Buckingham Palace included?

No. Entrance to Buckingham Palace is excluded.

Can I visit the King’s Gallery and Royal Mews?

Access is available only if you select the upgrade option.

Can the ceremony be changed or canceled?

Yes. British authorities may change the date or time or cancel the ceremony. Bad-weather cancellations are not announced before 11 a.m.

What happens if the ceremony is canceled due to bad weather?

A wet change may still take place, with guards marching without the usual music and parade.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.40 from 1,126 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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  • 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 4.0.

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