Changing of the Guard Tour

Witness this traditional ceremony from a fantastic spot and visit some iconic spots of Central London

eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Highlights

Stand in the best spots to witness the world-known ceremony of the Changing of the Guard ceremony and get the best pictures.
Understand the different stages of this traditional event involving the King’s Foot Guards, the Household Cavalry and the Regimental Musical Bands marching towards Buckingham Palace.
Visit and learn about St James’s Palace and Clarence House and the link between monarchy and power in Westminster’s Big Ben, its Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.

On this tour, guests will be walking around 2-3 miles and due uneven surfaces and unavoidable stairs, wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties cannot be accommodated regrettably.
Please contact us should you require further accessibility information regarding this product.

This tour is designed for small groups of up to 18 people maximum.
On arrival to the meeting point by The Ritz, look out for your guide. This person will be carrying a yellow umbrella.
Does the ceremony happen in the rain? The tour will run in all weathers. The ceremony can be altered by the British Army at any time including for bad weather. In the event of bad weather the tour will see a ‘Wet Change’ (ceremony without music).

Live date and availability can be seen upon booking.

Operating hours:

Meeting point: Victoria Palace Theatre, 79 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5EA
- This is located opposite Victoria Station
- On arrival please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella
Duration: approx. 2 - 2.5 hours
Closest underground/train station: Victoria
End point: Parliament Square

This product is sold by VisitBritain and is provided by See The Sights Tours.