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London Changing of the Guard Walking Tour 2 hr

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London, United Kingdom
2 hrs
Updated November 2, 2026

Walk through Westminster with a local guide and uncover the history and traditions behind London’s famous royal guard ceremony.

About this tour

Discover the traditions behind one of London’s best-known royal ceremonies on a guided walk through Westminster. With a local expert leading the way, explore the streets around Buckingham Palace and hear the stories of the King’s Guard, the soldiers who protect the Royal Family, and the customs that have shaped this centuries-old spectacle.

This 120-minute London Changing of the Guard walking tour offers context beyond the crowds, making the experience a rewarding choice for first-time visitors, families, and anyone curious about royal life. The ceremony and march vary by day, so your experience follows the event scheduled for your booking date: the Changing of the Guard at 9:45 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; Captains Inspection at 14:30 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; or the Sunday Parade at 10:30. Meet your guide outside Green Park Station’s main entrance, beside M&S Food.

See the ceremony with a local perspective and discover the history woven into London’s royal streets on this London Changing of the Guard walking tour.

Highlights

Follow a local guide through Westminster’s royal streets
Uncover the history and traditions behind the King’s Guard
See the ceremony or parade scheduled for your booking day

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Expert guide

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Important information

Meet outside the main entrance of Green Park Station, beside M&S Food
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Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
Infants and small children can ride in a stroller

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Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals are allowed
Public transportation is available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ceremony schedules vary by booking day: Changing of the Guard at 9:45 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; Captains Inspection at 14:30 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; Sunday Parade at 10:30 on Sunday

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