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Overview
Experience London’s royal heritage and pageantry on a 2.5-hour experience that combines a visit to Buckingham Palace with the Changing of the Guard. Enjoy the colorful spectacle of the Changing of the Guard ceremony, and then enter the magnificent palace with a tour host for an independent audio tour of the State Rooms, an experience only available for two months of the year. Admire the lavish rooms that are used by the royals for State and ceremonial events, as you discover the palace’s history from the audio guide. Please note: Buckingham Palace is only open to the public for approx. eight weeks each year. Tickets sell out fast, so book now to avoid disappointment
Meeting and Pickup
By the Duke of York Column, Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton Terrace, London SW1Y 5AJ. This is the tall column with a statue on top.
End Point
Inside Buckingham Palace
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Duke Of York Column
2. The Mall
3. King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial
4. St. James's Park
5. St. James's Palace
6. Clarence House
7. Lancaster House
8. Changing of the Guard
9. Wellington Barracks
10. Buckingham Palace
Inclusion
Free time to explore Buckingham Palace at your own pace
Expert English-speaking guide for the walking tour
Changing of the Guard viewing: Foot Guards (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun) or Horse Guards (Tue/Thu/Sat)
Pre-reserved entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms (open July – September only)
Audio headsets when required for clear commentary
Insider commentary on royal history and traditions
Official Buckingham Palace audio guide available in 9 languages
Exclusion
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
On occasional Sundays may be rescheduled to early morning, this will then be replaced with an extended walking tour.
The Changing of the Guards is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather or other circumstances is not announced before the morning of the ceremony. When this occurs, you will be provided with a walking tour of Westminster city instead
There is no Changing of the Foot Guards on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday so you'll be provided with a Walking Tour of Westminster City. You may be able to see the Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards parade but that's not guaranteed.
On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the "Sunday Parade".
Reviews
4.1
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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