Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace Guided Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
2 h
Private
With guide
Instant confirmation
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Stop At: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England
While most tourists pass by Buckingham Palace, few stop to understand what the royal guards are all about. It’s more than just a show — it’s a real part of the military’s duties! On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the regiments as you begin to explore iconic London sites starting at Trafalgar Square. Explore the Horse Guards Palace to learn about the Calvary on Guard, including London’s biggest four-legged inhabitants. You’ll continue up the Duke of York Steps, catching glimpses of the regal Admiralty Arch. Discuss monarchs by the statues of George VI and Elizabeth before heading along the Mall to St. James Palace to witness the inspection of the guards headed off to duty, to protect the queen. Follow the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and enjoy the entire spectacle as the New and Old Guards change places before following the Old Guard back to Wellington Barracks. Appreciate this most British of British moments in a way that few tourists do, learning about the pomp and parades while watching them unfold in front of you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Admiralty Arch The Mall Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London SW1A 2WH England
While most tourists pass by Buckingham Palace, few stop to understand what the royal guards are all about. It’s more than just a show — it’s a real part of the military’s duties! On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the regiments as you begin to explore iconic London sites starting at Trafalgar Square. Explore the Horse Guards Palace to learn about the Calvary on Guard, including London’s biggest four-legged inhabitants. You’ll continue up the Duke of York Steps, catching glimpses of the regal Admiralty Arch. Discuss monarchs by the statues of George VI and Elizabeth before heading along the Mall to St. James Palace to witness the inspection of the guards headed off to duty, to protect the queen. Follow the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and enjoy the entire spectacle as the New and Old Guards change places before following the Old Guard back to Wellington Barracks. Appreciate this most British of British moments in a way that few tourists do, learning about the pomp and parades while watching them unfold in front of you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, Horse Guards Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX England
While most tourists pass by Buckingham Palace, few stop to understand what the royal guards are all about. It’s more than just a show — it’s a real part of the military’s duties! On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the regiments as you begin to explore iconic London sites starting at Trafalgar Square. Explore the Horse Guards Palace to learn about the Calvary on Guard, including London’s biggest four-legged inhabitants. You’ll continue up the Duke of York Steps, catching glimpses of the regal Admiralty Arch. Discuss monarchs by the statues of George VI and Elizabeth before heading along the Mall to St. James Palace to witness the inspection of the guards headed off to duty, to protect the queen. Follow the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and enjoy the entire spectacle as the New and Old Guards change places before following the Old Guard back to Wellington Barracks. Appreciate this most British of British moments in a way that few tourists do, learning about the pomp and parades while watching them unfold in front of you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Park, Horse Guards Road The Storeyard, London SW1A 2BJ England
While most tourists pass by Buckingham Palace, few stop to understand what the royal guards are all about. It’s more than just a show — it’s a real part of the military’s duties! On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the regiments as you begin to explore iconic London sites starting at Trafalgar Square. Explore the Horse Guards Palace to learn about the Calvary on Guard, including London’s biggest four-legged inhabitants. You’ll continue up the Duke of York Steps, catching glimpses of the regal Admiralty Arch. Discuss monarchs by the statues of George VI and Elizabeth before heading along the Mall to St. James Palace to witness the inspection of the guards headed off to duty, to protect the queen. Follow the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and enjoy the entire spectacle as the New and Old Guards change places before following the Old Guard back to Wellington Barracks. Appreciate this most British of British moments in a way that few tourists do, learning about the pomp and parades while watching them unfold in front of you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Clarence House, St. James's Palace, London SW1A 2WH England
While most tourists pass by Buckingham Palace, few stop to understand what the royal guards are all about. It’s more than just a show — it’s a real part of the military’s duties! On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the regiments as you begin to explore iconic London sites starting at Trafalgar Square. Explore the Horse Guards Palace to learn about the Calvary on Guard, including London’s biggest four-legged inhabitants. You’ll continue up the Duke of York Steps, catching glimpses of the regal Admiralty Arch. Discuss monarchs by the statues of George VI and Elizabeth before heading along the Mall to St. James Palace to witness the inspection of the guards headed off to duty, to protect the queen. Follow the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and enjoy the entire spectacle as the New and Old Guards change places before following the Old Guard back to Wellington Barracks. Appreciate this most British of British moments in a way that few tourists do, learning about the pomp and parades while watching them unfold in front of you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
While most tourists pass by Buckingham Palace, few stop to understand what the royal guards are all about. It’s more than just a show — it’s a real part of the military’s duties! On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the regiments as you begin to explore iconic London sites starting at Trafalgar Square. Explore the Horse Guards Palace to learn about the Calvary on Guard, including London’s biggest four-legged inhabitants. You’ll continue up the Duke of York Steps, catching glimpses of the regal Admiralty Arch. Discuss monarchs by the statues of George VI and Elizabeth before heading along the Mall to St. James Palace to witness the inspection of the guards headed off to duty, to protect the queen. Follow the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and enjoy the entire spectacle as the New and Old Guards change places before following the Old Guard back to Wellington Barracks. Appreciate this most British of British moments in a way that few tourists do, learning about the pomp and parades while watching them unfold in front of you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Babylon Tours London, 80 Cathcart Road, London SW10 9DJ England
Say “Cheerio” to the dusty, stodgy tours of yesteryear. At Babylon Tours, our London is fresh and engaging – the one that you probably want to experience. Join us on a private or small group tour through the National Gallery and the British Museum or hit the streets through a historic tour of the center and (maybe) catch a glimpse of Kate or the rest of the royal family. Our young, energetic guides at Babylon Tours will introduce you to London in the best way possible, from Big Ben to the street art of its multicultural East End.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England
While most tourists pass by Buckingham Palace, few stop to understand what the royal guards are all about. It’s more than just a show — it’s a real part of the military’s duties! On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the regiments as you begin to explore iconic London sites starting at Trafalgar Square. Explore the Horse Guards Palace to learn about the Calvary on Guard, including London’s biggest four-legged inhabitants. You’ll continue up the Duke of York Steps, catching glimpses of the regal Admiralty Arch. Discuss monarchs by the statues of George VI and Elizabeth before heading along the Mall to St. James Palace to witness the inspection of the guards headed off to duty, to protect the queen. Follow the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and enjoy the entire spectacle as the New and Old Guards change places before following the Old Guard back to Wellington Barracks. Appreciate this most British of British moments in a way that few tourists do, learning about the pomp and parades while watching them unfold in front of you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Admiralty Arch The Mall Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London SW1A 2WH England
While most tourists pass by Buckingham Palace, few stop to understand what the royal guards are all about. It’s more than just a show — it’s a real part of the military’s duties! On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the regiments as you begin to explore iconic London sites starting at Trafalgar Square. Explore the Horse Guards Palace to learn about the Calvary on Guard, including London’s biggest four-legged inhabitants. You’ll continue up the Duke of York Steps, catching glimpses of the regal Admiralty Arch. Discuss monarchs by the statues of George VI and Elizabeth before heading along the Mall to St. James Palace to witness the inspection of the guards headed off to duty, to protect the queen. Follow the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and enjoy the entire spectacle as the New and Old Guards change places before following the Old Guard back to Wellington Barracks. Appreciate this most British of British moments in a way that few tourists do, learning about the pomp and parades while watching them unfold in front of you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, Horse Guards Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX England
While most tourists pass by Buckingham Palace, few stop to understand what the royal guards are all about. It’s more than just a show — it’s a real part of the military’s duties! On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the regiments as you begin to explore iconic London sites starting at Trafalgar Square. Explore the Horse Guards Palace to learn about the Calvary on Guard, including London’s biggest four-legged inhabitants. You’ll continue up the Duke of York Steps, catching glimpses of the regal Admiralty Arch. Discuss monarchs by the statues of George VI and Elizabeth before heading along the Mall to St. James Palace to witness the inspection of the guards headed off to duty, to protect the queen. Follow the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and enjoy the entire spectacle as the New and Old Guards change places before following the Old Guard back to Wellington Barracks. Appreciate this most British of British moments in a way that few tourists do, learning about the pomp and parades while watching them unfold in front of you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Park, Horse Guards Road The Storeyard, London SW1A 2BJ England
While most tourists pass by Buckingham Palace, few stop to understand what the royal guards are all about. It’s more than just a show — it’s a real part of the military’s duties! On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the regiments as you begin to explore iconic London sites starting at Trafalgar Square. Explore the Horse Guards Palace to learn about the Calvary on Guard, including London’s biggest four-legged inhabitants. You’ll continue up the Duke of York Steps, catching glimpses of the regal Admiralty Arch. Discuss monarchs by the statues of George VI and Elizabeth before heading along the Mall to St. James Palace to witness the inspection of the guards headed off to duty, to protect the queen. Follow the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and enjoy the entire spectacle as the New and Old Guards change places before following the Old Guard back to Wellington Barracks. Appreciate this most British of British moments in a way that few tourists do, learning about the pomp and parades while watching them unfold in front of you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Clarence House, St. James's Palace, London SW1A 2WH England
While most tourists pass by Buckingham Palace, few stop to understand what the royal guards are all about. It’s more than just a show — it’s a real part of the military’s duties! On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the regiments as you begin to explore iconic London sites starting at Trafalgar Square. Explore the Horse Guards Palace to learn about the Calvary on Guard, including London’s biggest four-legged inhabitants. You’ll continue up the Duke of York Steps, catching glimpses of the regal Admiralty Arch. Discuss monarchs by the statues of George VI and Elizabeth before heading along the Mall to St. James Palace to witness the inspection of the guards headed off to duty, to protect the queen. Follow the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and enjoy the entire spectacle as the New and Old Guards change places before following the Old Guard back to Wellington Barracks. Appreciate this most British of British moments in a way that few tourists do, learning about the pomp and parades while watching them unfold in front of you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
While most tourists pass by Buckingham Palace, few stop to understand what the royal guards are all about. It’s more than just a show — it’s a real part of the military’s duties! On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the regiments as you begin to explore iconic London sites starting at Trafalgar Square. Explore the Horse Guards Palace to learn about the Calvary on Guard, including London’s biggest four-legged inhabitants. You’ll continue up the Duke of York Steps, catching glimpses of the regal Admiralty Arch. Discuss monarchs by the statues of George VI and Elizabeth before heading along the Mall to St. James Palace to witness the inspection of the guards headed off to duty, to protect the queen. Follow the new regiment along the Mall to the monumental Buckingham Palace and enjoy the entire spectacle as the New and Old Guards change places before following the Old Guard back to Wellington Barracks. Appreciate this most British of British moments in a way that few tourists do, learning about the pomp and parades while watching them unfold in front of you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Babylon Tours London, 80 Cathcart Road, London SW10 9DJ England
Say “Cheerio” to the dusty, stodgy tours of yesteryear. At Babylon Tours, our London is fresh and engaging – the one that you probably want to experience. Join us on a private or small group tour through the National Gallery and the British Museum or hit the streets through a historic tour of the center and (maybe) catch a glimpse of Kate or the rest of the royal family. Our young, energetic guides at Babylon Tours will introduce you to London in the best way possible, from Big Ben to the street art of its multicultural East End.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Semi-Private Walking Tour
- Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
- Professional Tour Guide
- Duration 2 Hours
Not included
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Notes: Changing the Guard can sometimes be cancelled, especially in wet weather. The decision to cancel can be made, by the Captain of the Guard , sometimes as late as 10:45 on the day. This means we cannot update our website in time to help people en-route or already at the Palace.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
Original
50%
Sport
30%
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