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London Changing of the Guard Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour
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London Changing of the Guard Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour

by Fun London Tours Ltd

2 hours
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
£36£40Save 10%
2 adults × £18
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This two-hour walking tour in London lets you watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony with a knowledgeable guide. The tour starts at Piccadilly Circus, where you gather before moving to St. James's Palace. You will see this 500-year-old palace from outside and wait for the guards to start the ceremony. Then you follow the guards along The Mall, which offers a clear view of Buckingham Palace, though the part of the ceremony inside Buckingham Palace’s courtyard is not included. On the way to the royal section of London, you walk along Regent Street, a well-known shopping street. The guide leads you to the best spots for viewing the ceremony, and at one point, you will have the chance to march alongside the guards. The tour covers palaces, royal parks, and royal residences. It lasts about two hours and includes the guide’s commentary. There are no breaks for toilets or refreshments during the walk, and the ceremony route or timing may change depending on the British Army's schedule or weather conditions. This tour is suitable for adults and children accompanied by an adult, but good mobility is necessary because the route includes three flights of stairs and marching at the guards’ pace. Dogs are not allowed except for guide dogs.

Highlights

Two-hour guided walking tour in central London
See Changing of the Guard ceremony at St. James's Palace
Follow guards along The Mall with views of Buckingham Palace
Walk along Regent Street to the royal section of London
Opportunity to march alongside the guards
Tour includes palaces, royal parks, and royal residences

What's included

Local guide throughout the tour

What's not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport to and from attractions

Itinerary

1

Piccadilly Circus

The tour begins at Piccadilly Circus, a central and well-known location in London where the group meets before starting the walk.

5 min

2

St. James's Palace

Participants view the 500-year-old St. James's Palace from the outside and wait here for the Changing of the Guard ceremony to start.

20 min

3

Changing of the Guard

The group follows the guards along The Mall, providing a clear and attractive view of Buckingham Palace while the ceremony takes place.

15 min

4

Regent Street

The walk continues along Regent Street, a major shopping street, on the way to the royal section of London.

Meeting point

Outside the Criterion Theatre by the Statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus. Your guide will be carrying a Fun London Tours flag. Arrive 10 minutes before the tour is due to start. We leave promptly at the designated start time.

End point

We finish the tour near Buckingham Palace.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No toilet or refreshment breaks are provided during the tour
The tour runs in all weather, so dress accordingly
The ceremony schedule may change due to the British Army or weather
All tours depend on the British Army’s schedule
Only guide dogs are allowed on the tour
The part of the ceremony inside Buckingham Palace courtyard is not viewed; other key highlights are seen instead
Video recording of the guide is not allowed without permission
Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in; late arrivals are not waited for
Good mobility is required due to three flights of stairs and marching pace alongside the guards
Total
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