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London Changing of the Guard Walking Tour, 2 hr

TourTruth score 5.4 out of 10

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539 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 2 hrs 15 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Follow a local guide past royal landmarks and find a prime vantage point for London's Changing of the Guard ceremony.

About this tour

See royal London come alive on a guided walk timed around the Changing of the Guard. Over 135 minutes, your local guide leads you through Royal London and Westminster, sharing stories as you pass Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, and Clarence House. Carefully chosen vantage points help you follow the ceremony, while the route brings you close to the pageantry of the guards and the city's historic landmarks.

The ceremony varies by day: the Buckingham Palace Foot Guards are scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, the tour watches the King's Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade. The British Army may change or cancel ceremonies without notice, and bad weather can affect the schedule. The tour may try to watch the Horse Guards ceremony if conditions disrupt the planned event.

Your guide brings context to the sights along the way, making this London Changing of the Guard walking tour a lively introduction to royal history. Meet at the Goddess Diana fountain in Green Park, then set out for a memorable look at the capital's ceremonial traditions.

Highlights

  • Watch the Changing of the Guard from a carefully chosen vantage point
  • Admire Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, and Clarence House from outside
  • Walk through Royal London and Westminster with a local guide
  • See the Household Cavalry and iconic sights along the route

What's included

Included

  • Expert local guide
  • Vantage-point positioning for the Changing of the Guard ceremony
  • Guided walking tour of Royal London and Westminster
  • Exterior views of Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, and Clarence House

Not included

  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
  • Admission to Westminster Abbey

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Important information

  • Meet at the Goddess Diana fountain in Green Park, next to the Colicci refreshment stand; enter through the gates beside the Ritz Hotel
  • From Green Park Underground station, follow the Green Park/Buckingham Palace exit to the fountain
  • The Buckingham Palace Foot Guards ceremony takes place Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
  • On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, the tour watches the King's Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade
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  • The ceremony may be changed or canceled without notice by the British Army, including due to bad weather
  • The tour may try to watch the Horse Guards ceremony if bad weather cancels the scheduled ceremony
  • The walk can be brisk and is not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties or poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children may ride in a stroller; service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby, and public toilets are accessible halfway through the tour

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at the Goddess Diana fountain in Green Park, beside the Colicci refreshment stand. The nearest Underground station is Green Park.

Which Guard ceremony will I see?

The Buckingham Palace Foot Guards ceremony is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, the tour watches the King's Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade.

Can the ceremony be canceled?

Yes. The British Army may change or cancel the ceremony without notice, including because of bad weather. The tour may try to watch the Horse Guards ceremony instead.

Is the tour suitable for travelers with walking difficulties?

The walk can be brisk and is not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties or poor cardiovascular health.

Is admission to Westminster Abbey included?

No. The tour includes an exterior view of Westminster Abbey, but admission is not included.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.59 from 539 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 5.4.

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