Changing of the Guard Walking Tour Experience in London

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Product Code: 710997

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • View one of London's most celebrated royal traditions
    • Learn insider stories and facts you wouldn't uncover on your own
    • Head to a prime vantage spot for top-notch views
    • Headsets are included so you catch your guide's every word
Tour Code
710997
Duration
1.5 hour
Departure City
London
End City
London
Tour Type
Walking
Language
English
Available options

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Walking Tours

Participants in walking tours typically move at a comfortable pace, allowing for a more intimate and immersive experience with the surroundings.

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Accessibility: Not accessible

Tour does not have wheelchair accessible vehicles/attractions or allow service dogs

Itinerary

Your regal tour begins at a central London location, where you'll greet your guide, don a personal headset, and receive a historical overview of the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Many tourists make the mistake of viewing the ceremony in the most crowded spots. However, on this tour, handpicked vantage points ensure you get the best views of the royal tradition while listening to commentary that explains each part of the performance.
Marvel at the household cavalry; capture photographs of the iconic red and black attire of the King's foot soldiers; and, move quickly between vantage points in a small group.
Your tour concludes outside of Buckingham Palace.
Changing of the Guard (90minutes, Admission Ticket Included)
Your regal tour begins at the Duke of York Column, located in St. James’, where you’ll greet your guide, don a personal headset, and receive a historical overview of the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Many tourists make the mistake of viewing the ceremony outside of Buckingham Palace. However on this tour, handpicked vantage points ensure you get the best views of the royal tradition while listening to commentary that explains each part of the performance. Marvel at the shimmering coats of the household cavalry as their riders control the horses with expert precision; capture photographs of the iconic red and black attire of the King’s foot soldiers; and, move quickly between vantage points in a small group of only 15 people.
Buckingham Palace (Pass by)
Your tour concludes outside of Buckingham Palace.

Visiting Attractions

  • Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace

Pick-up Details / Transfers

* End point: Outside Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA, UK.

Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
UK London SW1Y 5AJ

Meeting Point: By the Duke of York Column, Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AJ. This is the tall column with a statue on top. Arriving by tube: Take the tube to Piccadilly Circus and take exit No. 3 onto Regent Street/St James's. Walk south down Regent Street towards St James's Park (do not walk north towards Oxford Street). Waterloo Place is at the end of Regent Street. You will see the tall column with a statue on top. You can also arrive via Charing Cross Station. Walk down the Mall towards Buckingham Palace, you will see the statue on your right at the top of some steps.

St. James's, London SW1Y 5AJ, UK

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

  • Small groups of 20 people or fewer
  • Headsets when appropriate
  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide

Package Excludes

  • Gratuities

Special Notes

    • The Changing of the Guard ceremony is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before 11am. Even when cancelled, customers will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music and parade.
    • Public transportation options are available nearby.
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
    • Please note weather is very changeable in London, please ensure you have rainproof clothing.
    • Please note that the changing of the guard schedule may change and on different dates we will see either footguards or horseguards.
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Adult: 15-99.
* Child: 4-14.
* Infant: 0-3.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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