London Buckingham Palace 2.5-Hour Tour with Entrance Ticket and Changing of the Guard
by City Wonders UK
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£122Overview
The 2.5-hour tour begins at a central London meeting point where participants meet an English-speaking guide. The group walks for about 20 minutes alongside St. James’ Park to reach Buckingham Palace, the official residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Upon arrival, the group watches the Changing of the Guard ceremony for approximately 30 minutes from a designated viewing area near the palace gates. Depending on the schedule and weather, this may be the Changing of the Foot Guards or the Changing of the Horse Guards. If heavy rain occurs or the ceremony is rescheduled to early morning hours, the Changing of the Guard is replaced by a walking tour of Westminster city. After the ceremony, the group walks to the palace entrance where pre-reserved tickets allow entry for an independent visit of the State Rooms. This part lasts about one hour and includes an official Buckingham Palace audio guide available in multiple languages including English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian. Visitors explore the rooms used for state and ceremonial occasions, viewing chandeliers, artworks, and furniture. The tour concludes outside Buckingham Palace where the guide ends the session.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Walk to Buckingham Palace via St. James’ Park
Meet the guide in central London and walk for about 20 minutes through St. James’ Park to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. During the walk, the guide provides information about the palace and its surroundings.
20 min
Changing of the Guard Ceremony Viewing
Stop for around 30 minutes at a prime viewing position near the palace gates to watch the Changing of the Guard. Depending on the day, visitors may see either the Foot Guards or Horse Guards ceremony, both featuring traditional uniforms and military precision. If heavy rain occurs or the event is rescheduled to early morning, the ceremony is replaced by a walking tour.
30 min
Audio-Guided Tour of Buckingham Palace State Rooms
Walk to the palace entrance to use pre-reserved tickets granting entry for about one hour. Visitors use the official Buckingham Palace audio guide to explore the State Rooms independently. The rooms display chandeliers, classic artworks, and elegant furniture used for state and ceremonial events. The tour finishes outside the palace where the guide departs.
60 min
Meeting point
By the Duke of York Column, Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton Terrace, London SW1Y 5AJ. This is the tall column with a statue on top.
End point
Inside Buckingham Palace
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
London Buckingham Palace 2.5-Hour Tour with Entrance Ticket and Changing of the Guard
by City Wonders UK
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£122Overview
The 2.5-hour tour begins at a central London meeting point where participants meet an English-speaking guide. The group walks for about 20 minutes alongside St. James’ Park to reach Buckingham Palace, the official residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Upon arrival, the group watches the Changing of the Guard ceremony for approximately 30 minutes from a designated viewing area near the palace gates. Depending on the schedule and weather, this may be the Changing of the Foot Guards or the Changing of the Horse Guards. If heavy rain occurs or the ceremony is rescheduled to early morning hours, the Changing of the Guard is replaced by a walking tour of Westminster city. After the ceremony, the group walks to the palace entrance where pre-reserved tickets allow entry for an independent visit of the State Rooms. This part lasts about one hour and includes an official Buckingham Palace audio guide available in multiple languages including English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian. Visitors explore the rooms used for state and ceremonial occasions, viewing chandeliers, artworks, and furniture. The tour concludes outside Buckingham Palace where the guide ends the session.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Walk to Buckingham Palace via St. James’ Park
Meet the guide in central London and walk for about 20 minutes through St. James’ Park to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. During the walk, the guide provides information about the palace and its surroundings.
20 min
Changing of the Guard Ceremony Viewing
Stop for around 30 minutes at a prime viewing position near the palace gates to watch the Changing of the Guard. Depending on the day, visitors may see either the Foot Guards or Horse Guards ceremony, both featuring traditional uniforms and military precision. If heavy rain occurs or the event is rescheduled to early morning, the ceremony is replaced by a walking tour.
30 min
Audio-Guided Tour of Buckingham Palace State Rooms
Walk to the palace entrance to use pre-reserved tickets granting entry for about one hour. Visitors use the official Buckingham Palace audio guide to explore the State Rooms independently. The rooms display chandeliers, classic artworks, and elegant furniture used for state and ceremonial events. The tour finishes outside the palace where the guide departs.
60 min
Meeting point
By the Duke of York Column, Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton Terrace, London SW1Y 5AJ. This is the tall column with a statue on top.
End point
Inside Buckingham Palace
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.