London: Changing of the Guard Tour

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Available to 1 August 2025

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London: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

Experience London's Changing of the Guard ceremony on an award-winning guided walking tour in the heart of London! Enjoy the best vantage points to witness the pomp and precision of the traditional ceremony in a must-see experience that encapsulates British history and heritage.

  • When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
  • Time: 10:00am
  • Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours
  • Meeting Point: Victoria Palace Theatre, London, SW1E 5EA
  • Highlights: See the Changing of the Guard Ceremony, views of Foot Soldiers & Royal Horseguards and visit 3 Royal Palaces

See the incredible Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace

  • Join a friendly, knowledgeable and expert local tour guide 
  • Stand in the best spots around London's Royal Palaces and capture incredible photos
  • See the immaculately dressed soldiers in their famous bearskin hats and red tunics as they march to the military band
  • Listen to fascinating facts from your guide as you gain insight into the history and significance of the centuries-old ceremony
  • Get great photos of the Royal Horseguards and the Household Cavalry
  • Enjoy stops at the key ceremony and Royal landmarks including Buckingham Palace, St James' Palace and Clarence House, the official residency of King Charles III
  • Immerse yourselves in royal pageantry and witness royal heritage like never before

Book See the Sights Tours tickets for some of the best walking tours in London!

Piccadilly,
St. James's,
London,
England,
Greater London W1J 9BR
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How to find us

Meeting Point: Victoria Palace Theatre, 126 Victoria St, London, SW1E 5EA

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  • Your Changing of the Guard Tour of London will start at the Victoria Palace Theatre. This is located near Victoria Station. On arrival at the start point please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella at the clock in front of the theatre.

The tours run in all weathers. During wet weather, the British Army may do a 'Wet Change', which is the shorter version of the Changing of the Guard ceremony without music. 

Due to uneven surfaces and unavoidable stairs, the Changing of the Guard tour is currently not wheelchair accessible.

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