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London Changing of the Guard Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10

Very goodTop 9% in London

112 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Watch London’s Changing of the Guard with an expert guide, photo-friendly viewpoints, and a semi-private group capped at 12 guests.

About this tour

See one of London’s most iconic traditions up close on a London Changing of the Guard Walking Tour. With an expert guide leading the way, watch the ceremony and learn about the event while finding photo-friendly vantage points away from the heaviest crowds. The semi-private group is limited to 12 guests, giving you room to follow the action and take in the atmosphere. Meet by the red telephone booth at the Sainsbury Wing entrance of the National Gallery. The walk takes place in all weather, so dress for the conditions and bring a mobile phone number with country code when booking. The Changing of the Guard can be canceled, particularly in wet weather; the Captain of the Guard may make that decision as late as 10:45 a.m. This London Changing of the Guard Walking Tour offers a guided way to experience a quintessential British ceremony in the heart of the city. Join the walk and see the pageantry for yourself.

Highlights

  • Watch the Changing of the Guard with an expert guide
  • Find photo-friendly vantage points while avoiding the heaviest crowds
  • Experience a quintessential British ceremony in central London

What's included

Included

  • Semi-private guided walking tour
  • Professional tour guide
  • Maximum group size of 12 guests

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet by the red telephone booth at the Sainsbury Wing entrance of the National Gallery, London
  • Provide a mobile phone number with country code
  • The ceremony may be canceled, sometimes as late as 10:45 a.m., at the Captain of the Guard’s discretion, especially in wet weather
  • The tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
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  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • The tour is not suitable for travelers with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Public transportation is available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.94 from 112 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 8.5. Top 9% in London means it ranks in the top 9% of tours in London by this score.

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