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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour with Local Guide

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Overview

Experience London’s most famous royal ceremony with a guide who shows you the best vantage points and explains every moment of the spectacle whilst avoiding huge crowds. Starting at the Duke of York Column, engage with a trained actor guide who shares captivating stories and insights as you move between key locations like St James's Palace and Buckingham Palace. This tour ensures you see the Guards up close and learn about their history and uniform. This dynamic experience is perfect for families and history enthusiasts alike, offering a fun and informative afternoon in the heart of London. On this tour you will: - Witness one of Britain’s most spectacular royal traditions up close - Stand just feet from the Guards in full ceremonial uniform - March alongside the military bands and processions - See multiple stages of the ceremony from the best vantage points - Visit the exterior of St James's Palace, Wellington Barracks and Buckingham Palace

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

England, SW1Y 5AJ, United Kingdom

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Meet your expert guide at the Duke of York Column, the starting point for your journey into the spectacle of the Changing of the Guard. Conveniently located, the nearest Underground stations are Charing Cross and Piccadilly Circus.

End Point

End point

The tour concludes outside St James's Palace, a convenient central location ideal for continuing your exploration of London.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial

At the memorial to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, you’ll hear the story of a reluctant king who led Britain through the Second World War, and the Queen who stood firmly by his side, becoming one of the nation’s most beloved figures.

Duration: 10 mins

2. St. James's Palace

Here you'll watch the Old Guard line up for inspection and hear the military band strike up! You’ll discover one of London’s oldest royal residences, built by Henry VIII, and hear how it once served as the official home of the monarch before Buckingham Palace took centre stage.

Duration: 25 mins

3. Changing of the Guard

Follow the action across royal London, learning how the ceremony works, how to distinguish the Guards by their uniforms and learn about the fascinating history of the area. Capture fantastic photographs of the iconic red tunics and bearskin hats of the King’s Foot Guards.

Duration: 30 mins

4. Wellington Barracks

Watch the New Guard march out of Wellington Barracks and towards Buckingham Palace

Duration: 15 mins

5. Buckingham Palace

At Buckingham Palace, you’ll learn how this grand building evolved from a private townhouse into the official residence of the British monarch, and hear how it continues to serve as the centre of modern royal life, so much so that Queen Elizabeth II simply referred to it as “the office.”

Duration: 20 mins