Top 14 Changing of the Guard Tours in London

1.Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,971 reviews · 2 hours · from $26Our pick

Walk from Green Park past St. James’s Palace, Lancaster House, Buckingham Palace and Clarence House, then continue toward Whitehall and Westminster. Your English- or French-speaking guide explains royal stories and leads you to viewing points for the mounted Horse Guards ceremony and, on selected days, the Foot Guards. The palaces are viewed from outside.

“Jude was a very knowledgeable and excellent guide!! Highly recommend”

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2.Changing of The Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,510 reviews · 2 hours · from $15Best value

Follow the Changing of the Guard toward Buckingham Palace with an English-speaking guide in a private or small group. You’ll stop along The Mall, St James’s Palace, Clarence House, and St James’s Park, learning how uniforms, symbols, and movements fit the ceremony. Guides such as Nathan, Babs, Jo, and Chris have led the tour. Expect a two-hour walk, changing crowd conditions, and no viewing from inside the palace forecourt.

“Nathan our tour guide was amazing. Such a great experience. So educational and a great way to view the changing of the guards. Very educational.”

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3.Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,221 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $97

Meet at Duke of York Column for a guided walk to view the Changing of the Guard, then enter Buckingham Palace for an audio-guided visit. Guides such as Sophie, Aaron, Joseph, and Kevin have been praised for lively history and good viewing spots, though the ceremony can change or be cancelled.

“Our guide Joseph was fantastic. We could not have been happier with our experience.”

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4.Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,171 reviews · from $24

Walk from Ritz Corner through royal and political London with an English-speaking guide. Expect Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park, Westminster Abbey’s exterior and the Changing of the Guard, with guides such as Harry, Peter, John and Alan known for finding strong viewing spots and sharing lively historical detail.

“John is amazing. He was knowledgeable, friendly and knew all the good spots, he got us ahead of other guides. We were very lucky to see the King coming out of the Clarence house, which does not happen always.”

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5.Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,793 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $25Top rated

Walk from Piccadilly Circus toward Buckingham Palace with a local guide who explains royal history and helps you find views of the Guards on the move. The 1-hour-45-minute tour includes St. James’s Palace and the Mall, but not the ceremony’s courtyard section at Buckingham Palace. Expect a brisk pace, crowds, and possible changes to the ceremony.

“Easy walk from Piccadilly Circus area to Buckingham Palace with interesting facts and unique stories all along the way. Our guide Alex B was outstanding. Very engaging and kept us informed all along the way not only with the history but what to expect. We had a number of older persons in the group with various levels of ability to keep up with the walk and pace - not a fault of the designed tour but maybe their misunderstanding of what they signed up for. Alex was patient and developed plans for them all along the way while not impacting the balance of the tour. The sign of an excellent…”

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6.Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,720 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Duke of York Column for a walk through St James’s Park and a chance to watch a version of the Changing of the Guard. Then enter Buckingham Palace with a ticket and explore the State Rooms at your own pace using an audio guide. Guides such as Louise, Aaron and Carla have led groups.

“Kevin was excellent. He got us to great viewing points for changing of the guard. Enjoyable experience”

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7.Changing of the Guard Tour by Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,655 reviews · 90 minutes - 4 hours · from $18

Follow an English-speaking guide from the Duke of York Monument to the Changing of the Guard’s best viewing points, then Buckingham Palace. Expect marching guards, royal history, a personal headset and a 15-minute photo stop. The ceremony can change or be cancelled, and entry to the palace is not included.

“This was an amazing tour! Our guide Katarina was wonderful. She was engaging and fun and got us close to all of the action. We would never have been able to see the events of the morning without her expert guidance. We highly recommend this tour!”

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8.Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 941 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Walk from the Duke of York Column to Buckingham Palace with an English-speaking guide who explains the ceremony and leads you between viewing spots. The 90-minute tour uses headsets when appropriate and has a maximum of 20 participants. Guides such as Louise, Paul, David, and Natalie have led tours; the ceremony and viewing conditions can change.

“David out tour guide was excellent. Got us prime spots for viewing the changing of the guards and was very informative about all things to do with royal family and area around Buckingham Palace”

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9.Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 919 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19

Join an English-speaking guide at 10:00 am for a roughly two-hour, three-mile walk through royal London and the Changing of the Guard. Guides such as Rachel, Betsy, Mike, Connor, and Matt have led tours, though the guide varies. Expect several viewing spots, palace history, and a possible photo with the Royal Horseguards.

“Mike was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. It was cool that he positioned us in some pretty spectacular areas for viewing the guards.”

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10.Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 776 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Follow the Changing of the Guard with an English-speaking local guide on a small-group walk of up to 20 people. In about 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll visit St. James’s Palace, Horse Guards Parade, and Buckingham Palace, with stops chosen for views rather than a place in the crowded palace forecourt. Guides have included Babs, Nathan, Alex, and Jeremy.

“The tour guide was really knowledgeable and personable. He knew all the great spots for best viewing and was really nice.”

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11.Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 495 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Walk from Green Park toward Buckingham Palace with an English-speaking guide, hear stories of royal history, and watch the Changing of the Guard if it is taking place. Guides such as Joe and Philopmena have led the tour, but names vary. The two-hour walk stays outside the palace, and ceremony times can change.

“Natacha was so helpful and incredibly informative . We learned a lot about the history involved around what we were there to see :))”

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12.Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 451 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Walk from Piccadilly Circus toward Buckingham Palace with an English-speaking guide, following the guards and band through several stages of the ceremony. You’ll stop near St James’s Palace, Wellington Barracks, Clarence House and the Mall for changing views and royal history. Guides such as Alex G, Angie and Paul have led tours, but assignments can vary.

“Paul was excellent. Knowledge, funny, professional. Would definitely recommend”

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13.The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 326 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Join a two-hour, 15-minute walk through royal London for the Changing of the Guard, then continue past Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square and Big Ben to Trafalgar Square. The ceremony depends on the day and the British Army’s schedule. Guides include Alan, John, Peter and Camila; the group is capped at 35.

“I had an absolutely amazing experience with my tour guide in London! From start to finish, John was knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the city’s history and culture. His storytelling brought every landmark to life, and he had a fantastic way of making the tour both informative and fun. John was patient with questions, offered great recommendations, and made sure everyone in the group felt included. I especially appreciated the little-known facts and hidden gems he pointed out—things you’d never discover on your own. If you’re visiting London and want a memorable, well-paced, and entertaining tour, I highly recommend you asking for John upon booking. Truly one of the…”

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14.Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · from $151

Join a two-hour morning walk from Piccadilly to Westminster, passing Green Park, Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House and Whitehall. On select days, the route includes the Changing of the Guard; Horse Guards Parade takes place daily. Guides have included Becky, Yasmin, Yasin and Ollie. The tour visits exteriors, not palace or abbey interiors.

“Becky was a wonderful tour guide navigating a large group through such a massive crowd. Her narrative was well informed, gracious and well crafted.”

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