Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard
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Price per person
FromUSD $110
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be p
Description
Begin your experience with a time-honored tradition—the Changing of the Guard or Changing of the Horse Guards, depending on the day and Household Cavalry schedule. Your guide will navigate you to the best vantage points while explaining the history and ceremony behind these famous royal rituals, from the red tunics and bearskin hats to the mounted regiments of the King’s cavalry.
Afterward, stroll through St James’s Park, soaking in views of London’s royal district while your guide shares stories of British monarchy, military tradition, and life behind palace gates.
Then it’s time for your self-guided visit inside Buckingham Palace, open to the public for only two months each summer. With skip-the-line entry and an official audio guide, explore the magnificent State Rooms at your own pace. Admire lavish décor, glittering chandeliers, and priceless furnishings—many gifted by Heads of State from around the world.
This is your chance to witness the best of royal London—timeless traditions, rare access, and an unforgettable window into life inside the monarchy.
Afterward, stroll through St James’s Park, soaking in views of London’s royal district while your guide shares stories of British monarchy, military tradition, and life behind palace gates.
Then it’s time for your self-guided visit inside Buckingham Palace, open to the public for only two months each summer. With skip-the-line entry and an official audio guide, explore the magnificent State Rooms at your own pace. Admire lavish décor, glittering chandeliers, and priceless furnishings—many gifted by Heads of State from around the world.
This is your chance to witness the best of royal London—timeless traditions, rare access, and an unforgettable window into life inside the monarchy.
Reviews
4.7
based on 40 reviews
Total opinions and ratings from PlanTrip
5 stars
26
4 stars
14
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
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Ratings by service
Guide
4.8
Value for money
4.7
Organization
4.7
Emiliano E.
Corrientes, ARAs a couple
5.0/5
Una de las mejores cosas que hicimos en Londres. Nos tocó un guía excelente, con mucha data y buen humor. Lo de auriculares (cuando sea necesario) es un acierto. Ya lo recomendé a dos amigos que viajan el mes que viene.
Guide4.0Value for money4.0Organization5.0
Benjamin U.
Santiago, CLWith friends
5.0/5
Simplemente perfecto. Londres fue una sorpresa, no estaba en nuestros planes. Ya lo recomendé a dos amigos que viajan el mes que viene.
Guide5.0Value for money4.0Organization5.0
Ryan A.
Ottawa, CAWith family
5.0/5
Could not have gone better. Palacio de Buckingham ended up in all our photos. Great guide, attentive to the whole group and endlessly patient. Troca da Guarda alone makes the trip worthwhile. The price is honest for what you get. An experience worth every minute.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
4 people found this helpful
Fernanda U.
Queretaro, MXWith family
5.0/5
Imperdible
Lo elegimos por las fotos y resultó incluso mejor en persona. Después de un vuelo largo, esto es exactamente lo que querés. Muy bien el detalle de conductor profesional. Si volvemos a Londres, lo repetimos.
Guide4.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
Laura W.
Manizales, COAs a couple
5.0/5
Altamente recomendable
Una de las mejores cosas que hicimos en Londres. Nos pasaron toda la información por mail el día anterior, muy claro. Es una forma muy práctica de ubicarte en la ciudad el primer día.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
14 people found this helpful
Nicolas G.
Colonia del Sacramento, UYAs a couple
5.0/5
Increíble día
Cumplió con todo lo que prometía y un poco más. Guía experto de habla inglesa para el cambio de guardia y la parte a pie quedó en todas nuestras fotos. El personal de tierra fue amable desde el primer contacto. Nos acompañó un guía muy cálido, que se tomó el tiempo de charlar con cada uno. El ritmo era cómodo, ni corriendo ni aburrido. Ya lo recomendé a dos amigos que viajan el mes que viene.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
10 people found this helpful
Highlights
- Start your morning with the Changing of the Guard, your guide ensures you're in the right place at the right time to witness this historic tradition up close
- Follow a local expert through St James’s Park and learn about royal pageantry, palace life, and the stories behind Britain’s most iconic military ceremonies
- Skip-the-line access to Buckingham Palace for a self-guided visit of the State Rooms
Important
Please note that the duration of the tour may vary from 2.5 hours to 4 hours, depending on the entry time at Buckingham Palace.
Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security.
As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues.
Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
Photography is not permitted within Buckingham Palace but is allowed within the gardens.
Please note weather is very changeable in London, please ensure you have rainproof clothing
This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking. We recommend comfortable shoes for all guests.
We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected; however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.
Changing of the Guard will not operate in rain and will be replaced with an extended walking tour.
On occasional Sundays the changing of the guards may be rescheduled to early morning, meaning that we will not be able to see it.
We reserve the right to refuse participation on its tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly, or poses a threat to other guests or our staff.
The Changing of the Foot Guard at Buckingham Palace involves foot soldiers from the Household Division and occurs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the 'Sunday Parade'
Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security.
As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues.
Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
Photography is not permitted within Buckingham Palace but is allowed within the gardens.
Please note weather is very changeable in London, please ensure you have rainproof clothing
This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking. We recommend comfortable shoes for all guests.
We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected; however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.
Changing of the Guard will not operate in rain and will be replaced with an extended walking tour.
On occasional Sundays the changing of the guards may be rescheduled to early morning, meaning that we will not be able to see it.
We reserve the right to refuse participation on its tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly, or poses a threat to other guests or our staff.
The Changing of the Foot Guard at Buckingham Palace involves foot soldiers from the Household Division and occurs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the 'Sunday Parade'
