England · CHANGING OF THE GUARD TOURS

8 Changing of the Guard Tours in London Worth the Morning

8 tours  ·  from $20 a head

The good changing of the guard tours here go weeks ahead, and the great ones go first. Below: which 8 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London - Meeting at Piccadilly Circus
Changing of the Guard Tours, Guided, London Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in London

Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

1.Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

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

Follow the guards from Piccadilly Circus to Buckingham Palace with a guide who knows the best viewing spots and royal stories.

“Even on a rainy day and a wet changing of the guards, our tour guide Paul did a great job setting expectations, flexing the tour, and ensuring we got to see as much as possible.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour - St James’s Park gives the palace a proper introduction
Buckingham Palace Tours, Changing of the Guard Tours, London Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour

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

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

See the Changing of the Guard and Buckingham Palace State Rooms with a guide, then explore the palace at your own pace with an audio tour.

“Wonderful tour with Brandon, very knowledgeable and friendly. He kept us updated and moving so we had great viewing spots of the 4 parts of the changing of the guards. Buckingham palace was self guided tour with audio. Group entry was quick. Make sure to read check in directions, our meeting spot was at Duke of York column and left at the tour start time. Others were late because they went to the palace or showed up at start time.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace - Finding the best view of the guards
Buckingham Palace Tours, Changing of the Guard Tours, Guided, London Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace

3.Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace

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

Review of London’s Changing of the Guard tour, with insider stories, multiple viewing spots, practical tips, price advice, and honest drawbacks.

“It was absolutely magical! Our tour guide Paul was exceptional and knew all of the best spots for maximum viewing. Would highly recommend”

Check availability →Read our full review

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace - Buckingham Palace without the front-gate stop
Buckingham Palace Tours, Changing of the Guard Tours, London Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in London

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour - The 1-hour-45-minute route through royal London
Changing of the Guard Tours, London Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in London

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

5.Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

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

Follow London’s guards through St James’s, Horse Guards Parade, and Buckingham Palace with a fast-moving guide who knows the best views.

“It is a very excellent tour. We got to watch the guards marching and the band playing at all different venues. The guide Erik was an excellent tour guide. He was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Erik had fantastic stories and very passionate about his job. We were blessed by his tour. It was a great way to begin our British Isles vacation.”

Check availability →Read our full review

The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace - Choosing between Buckingham Palace and Horse Guards Parade
Buckingham Palace Tours, Changing of the Guard Tours, London Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace

6.The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace

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

Review of London’s Changing of the Guard tour, with Buckingham Palace, Westminster sights, guide tips, pricing, walking demands, and booking advice.

“Our guide, John, was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, funny, fun and entertaining. He made us feel welcomed and comfortable throughout the tour! We truly appreciated all the knowledge he shared with us. We definitively got more for what we paid for! We highly recommend it!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience - St. James’s Palace adds older royal character
Buckingham Palace Tours, Changing of the Guard Tours, London Tours, Tour Reviews

Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

7.Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

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

Review of the Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard walking tour, with practical advice on timing, guides, crowds, value, and key sights.

“Yasin was excellent very friendly and knowledgeable. Good walking tour around St James and Buckingham palace to see changing of the gaurd and then through park to big ben etc”

Check availability →Read our full review

Royal London Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard - St James’s Park and the approach to Buckingham Palace
Changing of the Guard Tours, Guided, London Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Royal London Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard

8.Royal London Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 175 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68

Review of Royal London’s 3-hour coach tour, Westminster sights, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, guides, value, and practical tips.

“Truly a fabulous tour and an extraordinary guide. Weve been to London many times and this tour made our latest visit really special. A real insiders view of the changing of the guard well always cherish”

Check availability →Read our full review

Scroll to Top

England, by the day out

Pick a city, a castle or a walk.