Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

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Tour Code: 612109

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

5.0 (0 reviews)
Tour Code: 612109
Departure City
London
End City
London
Tour Type
Walking
Duration
1 hours
Language
English Live

Highlights

• March alongside the Band! • Join the tour on Sunday to see an additional ceremony, Change of the Lifeguard, a 350+ year old event involving horse guards! • Let a local expert guide you to the best places to see the Changing of the Guards, a must do on any trip to London • Avoid the crowds directly in front of Buckingham Palace - guaranteed to block your view of the entire procession • Stand within six feet of the royal guards

Itinerary

This is the London walking tour which will ensure you are in the best position possible to see the extraordinary Changing of the Guard ceremony while avoiding the crowds at the gates of Buckingham Palace. Rather than standing still for hours, we see various stages of the ceremony, including the inspection, Old Guard, New Guard, and Palaces. We even march alongside the Guards and Ceremonial Bands! If you like a fast paced tour, with plenty of action, excitement and fun, come on this walk. In order to stay ahead of the crowds we do have to move quickly at times – at one point we will even be marching alongside the band! We will also encounter at least one flight of steps so unfortunately it is the only one of our tours which is not suitable for people with walking difficulties. Please note we will not stand near the gates of Buckingham Palace on this tour. It is unfortunately impractical to take a group there and wait for two or more hours packed in like sardines in a can, but we can guarantee the tour will be a far more enjoyable and informative experience!
Tips
The walking tour concludes near Buckingham Palace at around 11:15am.

Visiting Attractions

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace

Meeting & Transfer Info

Transfer Info

What’s Included

Includes
  • Guided Changing of the Guard walking tour as per itinerary
    • Excludes
  • Hotel transfers
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Rain gear
  • Tips to the guide
  • Guaranteed viewing of the Guard Change ceremony

    • Special Notes

  • We will not stand near the gates of Buckingham Palace on this tour. It is impractical to take a group there and wait for two or more hours packed in like sardines in a can, but we can guarantee the tour will be a far more enjoyable and informative experience!
  • Please bring comfortable shoes and a bottle of water with you.
  • This tour is very popular. As we limit the number of people per group to 25, it can often sell out days or weeks in advance, so book early to avoid disappointment!
  • The British Army can alter the date of the Guard Change Ceremony, and can change or cancel it at their discretion. No matter how bad the weather, the walk will still go ahead, as the final notification of ceremony cancellation will not be made by the British Army and police until after 10.30am. Although unlikely, the ceremony has been known to proceed in the rain before! If the ceremony is cancelled, you will see the Wet Change (guards marching without music).

    • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

    Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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