Changing of the Guard Walking Experience at Buckingham Palace in London
by Fantastic Walks
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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.£58Overview
This two-hour walking tour in London follows the Changing of the Guard ceremony from start to finish. It begins at Trafalgar Square, where the guide explains the ceremony's origins. The group then moves to St. James's Palace, an important royal residence where the guards finish their shifts. Participants walk alongside the guards and the ceremonial band as they march down The Mall toward Buckingham Palace. At Wellington Barracks, the tour watches the new guards take their posts. The experience ends outside Clarence House, the residence of the King and Queen, with a chance to observe the guards, the band, and often the Horse Guards. The guide provides historical information throughout, and prime viewing spots are secured for the entire event.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Trafalgar Square
The tour begins at Trafalgar Square, the main square in London, where the guide explains the origins of the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
10 min
St. James's Palace
The group visits St. James's Palace, a royal residence that rivals Buckingham Palace and the location where the guards end their duty.
Buckingham Palace
Participants walk alongside the guards and the ceremonial band as they march down The Mall toward Buckingham Palace.
Wellington Barracks
The tour stops at Wellington Barracks, a large Georgian barracks where the Changing of the Guard begins and ends, to watch the new guards come on duty.
15 min
Clarence House
The experience ends outside Clarence House, the residence of the King and Queen, providing a last opportunity to see the Guards, the ceremonial band, and often the Horse Guards. It is located a few minutes from Buckingham Palace. From here, it is a short walk to Green Park or St James’s Park stations, or about 15 minutes on foot to Trafalgar Square or Parliament Square.
Meeting point
Your guide will be holding a red Fantastic Walks flag and wearing a Fantastic Walks rucksack. Please be at the meeting point ten minutes before the scheduled start time. If you're late, head along The Mall to Friary Court, St James's Palace.
End point
We finish our walk at Buckingham Palace. From there, it's just a short walk back to Trafalgar Square. Green Park tube station and St James's Park tube station are also very close.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Changing of the Guard Walking Experience at Buckingham Palace in London
by Fantastic Walks
Choose from 1 available option
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.£58Overview
This two-hour walking tour in London follows the Changing of the Guard ceremony from start to finish. It begins at Trafalgar Square, where the guide explains the ceremony's origins. The group then moves to St. James's Palace, an important royal residence where the guards finish their shifts. Participants walk alongside the guards and the ceremonial band as they march down The Mall toward Buckingham Palace. At Wellington Barracks, the tour watches the new guards take their posts. The experience ends outside Clarence House, the residence of the King and Queen, with a chance to observe the guards, the band, and often the Horse Guards. The guide provides historical information throughout, and prime viewing spots are secured for the entire event.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Trafalgar Square
The tour begins at Trafalgar Square, the main square in London, where the guide explains the origins of the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
10 min
St. James's Palace
The group visits St. James's Palace, a royal residence that rivals Buckingham Palace and the location where the guards end their duty.
Buckingham Palace
Participants walk alongside the guards and the ceremonial band as they march down The Mall toward Buckingham Palace.
Wellington Barracks
The tour stops at Wellington Barracks, a large Georgian barracks where the Changing of the Guard begins and ends, to watch the new guards come on duty.
15 min
Clarence House
The experience ends outside Clarence House, the residence of the King and Queen, providing a last opportunity to see the Guards, the ceremonial band, and often the Horse Guards. It is located a few minutes from Buckingham Palace. From here, it is a short walk to Green Park or St James’s Park stations, or about 15 minutes on foot to Trafalgar Square or Parliament Square.
Meeting point
Your guide will be holding a red Fantastic Walks flag and wearing a Fantastic Walks rucksack. Please be at the meeting point ten minutes before the scheduled start time. If you're late, head along The Mall to Friary Court, St James's Palace.
End point
We finish our walk at Buckingham Palace. From there, it's just a short walk back to Trafalgar Square. Green Park tube station and St James's Park tube station are also very close.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.