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London Changing of the Guard Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10

Very goodTop 6% in London

168 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Watch London’s Changing of the Guard from guided viewing spots, then explore royal landmarks on a 2-hour walk through the city.

About this tour

See London’s royal pageantry from a fresh perspective on this guided walking tour. Rather than waiting outside Buckingham Palace, follow your guide to viewing spots along the Changing of the Guard route and watch the guards march in their red tunics and bearskin hats. The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, though it may change.

Your 2-hour London Changing of the Guard walking tour also takes in Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, Whitehall, and Westminster Abbey. Stroll through Green Park and Horse Guards Parade as your guide shares stories behind the landmarks and the traditions they represent. The walk finishes in Parliament Square, near Westminster Underground station and Big Ben. Buckingham Palace entry is not included, so the focus stays on the city’s streets, ceremonial sights, and royal history.

Meet your guide outside Green Park Underground station, beside the Constance Fund fountain of Diana. Choose this London Changing of the Guard walking tour for a guided look at the ceremony and the landmarks around it.

Highlights

  • Watch the Changing of the Guard from carefully chosen vantage points
  • Follow the guards in their red tunics and bearskin hats
  • Explore royal landmarks including Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Palace
  • Walk through Green Park, Horse Guards Parade, and Parliament Square

What's included

Included

  • 2-hour guided walking tour with an expert guide
  • Changing of the Guard viewing when the ceremony takes place

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Entry to Buckingham Palace

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Important information

  • The Changing of the Guard takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, but schedules are subject to change
  • Meet outside Green Park Underground station at the Green Park Exit, beside the Constance Fund fountain of Diana
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.95 from 168 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 8.8. Top 6% in London means it ranks in the top 6% of tours in London by this score.

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