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London Changing of the Guard Walking Tour 2 hr 45 min

7.4

AverageTop 30% in London

5 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

London, United Kingdom
2 hrs 45 min
Updated November 2, 2026

Watch London’s Changing of the Guard from prime viewpoints, hear every story through personal headsets, and get close to the Royal Horse Guards.

About this tour

See London’s royal tradition unfold on a guided walk through the Changing of the Guard. From prime viewing spots, watch the ceremony, get close to the Royal Horse Guards, and hear the guide’s stories clearly through personal headsets. The group is capped at 20, making it easier to follow the route and take in the details.

Along the way, pass landmarks including Wellington Barracks, St. James’s Palace, Horse Guards Parade, and Clarence House, with opportunities for memorable photos near Buckingham Palace. The tour does not go to Buckingham Palace’s front gates, and entrance tickets to the palace are not included. Your guide shares context on the ceremony and the history of British royal pageantry as you walk.

Meet at the Diana Fountain outside Green Park Station by 9:45 am; the tour starts promptly at 9:55 am. If you arrive late, you can join the group at the next stop along the route. Choose this London Changing of the Guard Walking Tour for a close-up look at a celebrated city tradition.

Highlights

Watch the Changing of the Guard from prime vantage points
Get close-up views of the Royal Horse Guards
Capture photos near Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, and Clarence House
Hear your guide clearly through personal headsets
Discover the history behind London’s royal pageantry

What's included

Included

Guided walking tour of the Changing of the Guard ceremony
Expert tour guide from an award-winning company
Personal headsets
Close-up photo opportunities with the Royal Horse Guards of the Household Cavalry

Not included

Gratuities (optional)
Entrance tickets to Buckingham Palace
Access to Buckingham Palace’s front gates

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Viator

5.00 / 5 · 5 reviews

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Important information

Meet at the Diana Fountain outside Green Park Station’s Green Park-facing exit
Arrive by 9:45 am; the tour starts promptly at 9:55 am
Look for a guide holding a placard and white-and-green umbrella
If you arrive late, the guide will meet you at the next stop along the route

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Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals are allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers
Public transportation is available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 5 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 7.4. Top 30% in London means it ranks in the top 30% of tours in London by this score.

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9.7