Changing the Guard & Buckingham Palace, Small Group Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Our more exclusive Changing the Guard tour. This is the London walking tour which will ensure you are in the best position possible to see the extraordinary Changing the Guard ceremony while avoiding the crowds at the gates of Buckingham Palace. On this small group tour, we see various stages of the ceremony, including the inspection, Old Guard, New Guard, Palaces, and even march alongside the Guards and Ceremonial Bands Not only do we limit our group size to 12 on this tour, we also start a little earlier so that we can see the Horse Guards come on duty as well. Please note this tour requires a good level of mobility as we will be marching alongside the guards, and there is at least one set of steps to navigate. And we do not go to the gates of Buckingham Palace or see the section of the ceremony within the courtyard as this is far too busy and requires standing still waiting for several hours!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Storey's Gate, England, SW1H 9NH, United Kingdom

Our guide will wait outside the entrance to the Methodist Central Hall on Storey's Gate, and will carry a Fun London Tours flag for easy identification. The meeting point is a 5 minute walk from St James Park tube station.

End Point

End point

We finish the tour close to Buckingham Palace.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Marvel at the Household Cavalry up close as they come on duty.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Changing of the Guard
March within 10 feet of the famous iconic King's Guard and their ceremonial band. Then get great photos of a second group of soldiers as they march from their barracks.
Duration: 35 mins
3. Buckingham Palace
Get that perfect photo of the King's palace. Hear about its history and some of the most incredible royal anecdotes.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Clarence House
Peak through the railings into Clarence House, the place which both King Charles II and his mother Queen Elizabeth II called home.
Duration: 15 mins
5. St. James's Park
Enjoy a short stroll through London's most stunningly ornate Royal Park
6. St. James's Palace
Soak up the incredible history of London's senior royal palace. Hear how King Henry VIII had it constructed for his second wife, Anne Boleyn, and see where the proclamation of the new monarch is made.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Knowledgeable tour guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

We do not enter Buckingham Palace on this tour

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

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

Supplied by Fun London Tours Ltd

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