CHANGING OF THE GUARD SMALL-GROUP TOUR
See the Changing of the Guard in a small group!
Enjoy the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace with this small group Changing of the Guard walking tour! This Changing of the Guard walking tour gets you up close for the best views of the Guard change in a historic Royal event filled with classic British pomp and pageantry.
This small group Changing of the Guard walking tour will position you in the best front row spots for the key parts of the Changing of the Guard ceremony as you enjoy memorable views of the Old Guard, New Guard, Household Cavalry and the ceremonial military band. You’ll even finish your tour by getting your photo with the Royal Horseguards!
As well as enjoying unbeatable views of the Guard change, your Changing of the Guard walking tour is teeming with Royal history as you discover Royal London landmarks including Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, Clarence House, The Mall and Horseguards Parade.
This small group Changing of the Guard walking tour is the best way to see the Changing of the Guard in London, filled with memorable views and fascinating history of London’s most historic Royal event and tradition that encapsulates British history and heritage in one Royal morning.
Small Group, More Personal
Enjoy the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace with a small group allowing you to get even closer views of the Royal Guards, more memorable photos and get the answers to those all important questions that you’ve always wanted to know about the ceremony.
Best way to see the Changing of the Guard
You’ll see the Changing of the Guard ceremony in the best way by following the best Changing of the Guard route allowing you to see more guards, with the best views and less crowds!
So close you could almost touch the guards
On this Changing of the Guard tour your professional tour guide will position you in the right spots and at the right times so that you are so close to the Guard that you could almost reach out and touch them. Please don’t touch the guard.
Photo with the Royal Horseguards
Grab your photo with the Royal Horseguards of the Household Cavalry - this is a truly Royal experience and will be one of the most memorable photos that you taking on your visit to London.
Inclusions
All the great things included in your Changing of the Guard tour:
✅ Small Group tour of the Changing of the Guard in London
✅ Buckingham Palace
✅ St James’s Palace
✅ Clarence House
✅ The Mall
✅ Photo with the Royal Horseguards
✅ Professional Tour Guide
And those not included in your Changing of the Guard tour:
❌ Entrance tickets to sights, landmarks or attractions
❌ Front gates of Buckingham Palace
❌ Gratuities
Tour Schedule
Days of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Start: 10am
Departure Point: The Old Star Pub (St James’s)
Nearest Underground Station: St James’s Park
Finish: 12pm
End Point: Horseguards Parade
Nearest Underground Station: Westminster
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please note that all tours must be booked in advance. For organisation and scheduling purposes we cannot accept walk up bookings on our tours.
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My preferred date for the tour is not available - what should I do?
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All of your guests must be included in the same booking. Please do not make separate bookings. This tour is very popular and often will have multiple groups. All bookings are allocated to a guide in advance of your arrival. If you make separate bookings for your group then it is highly likely that your group will be split up with different tour guides and will not be doing the tour together.
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No. This tour does not include entrance tickets and will not enter any sights, landmarks or attractions. If you wish to enter any sights, landmarks or attractions after the tour then please let your tour guide know and they will be able to assist you with tickets.
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Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for guests with walking or mobility difficulties. The tour is also not suitable for wheelchairs.
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No. This Changing of the Guard tour will not go to the front gates of Buckingham Palace. Most of the ceremony is away from the front gates. If you do wish to go to the front gates of Buckingham Palace then do not book this tour.
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If it is raining or bad weather then the Changing of the Guard ceremony may be a ‘Wet Change’. This is a shortened version of the ceremony without music. This is decided by the British Army at approximately 10.30am on the day of the ceremony.
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The Changing of the Guard ceremony begins before 11am as the Royal Guards march to Buckingham Palace. Your Changing of the Guard walking tour will starts earlier so you be in the right position and with front row views!
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The Changing of the Guard schedule is usually confirmed by the British Army approximately 4 weeks in advance.
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Please note that the photo with the Royal Horseguards is subject to Guard availability and the decision is made by the British Army.
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If you are a group or travelling party of 9 or more people please contact us before making a booking.
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Bookings can be cancelled for a full refund until 24 hours before the tour start time. Bookings that are cancelled within 24 hours of the tour start time cannot be refunded. Please refer to our terms and conditions.