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London Changing the Guard Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10
Very goodTop 10% in London
32 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Watch the Household Cavalry and guards march through London, with royal landmarks and an expert guide along the way.
About this tour
See London’s royal ceremonies up close on a two-hour London Changing the Guard Tour. Begin with the Household Cavalry as the King’s Lifeguard comes on duty, then head toward the main event to watch guards in their iconic bearskin hats march along the Mall. When the group is keen, you can march alongside the band.
Your guide adapts the pace and content to your wishes and shares insight into the ceremonies along the way. The route also takes in a second group of guards marching from their barracks, photo-worthy views of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and 500-year-old St James’s Palace. Meet your guide outside the Criterion Theatre, by the Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus, and arrive 10 minutes early.
Join this London Changing the Guard Tour for a lively look at royal tradition, horses, and landmark views, with an expert guide on hand to answer your questions.
Highlights
- Watch the Household Cavalry take up duty
- See guards in bearskin hats march along the Mall
- Follow the band alongside the procession when possible
- Capture views of Buckingham Palace
- Pass Clarence House and 500-year-old St James’s Palace
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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5.00 / 5 · 32 reviews
Important information
- Meet outside the Criterion Theatre by the Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus
- Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No dogs allowed except guide dogs
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- Operates in all weather; dress appropriately
- Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 32 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 8.3. Top 10% in London means it ranks in the top 10% of tours in London by this score.
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