Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Guided Tour Small Group
Overview
Experience the Changing of the Guard from the best vantage points on this guided walking tour in London. Avoid the common mistake of waiting outside Buckingham Palace, where crowds often block the view. Instead, follow your expert guide through the entire ceremony, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of this historic tradition.
Learn fascinating insights as the King’s foot guards, dressed in their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats, march with precision to Buckingham Palace.
Beyond the ceremony, explore London’s royal landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, Whitehall, and Westminster Abbey. Witness the Horse Guard Parade, stroll through Green Park, and uncover hidden stories of St. James’s Palace, once home to King Henry VIII.
End your journey in Parliament Square, near Westminster Underground Station, conveniently located across from Big Ben, after an unforgettable dive into British history and pageantry.
What's Included
- Changing of the Guards (occurs only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and subject to change)
- See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other London landmarks
- 2 hours guided walking tour with expert guide
- Gratuities
- No food or drinks included
- Entry to Buckingham Palace is not included in the tour.
Meeting Location
London SW1A 1RD
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Parliament Square
London SW1P 3JX, UK
The tour ends at the Parliament Square, in front of the iconic Big Ben.
What To Expect
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St. James's Palace
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Buckingham Palace
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Clarence House
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. James's Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour 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.
- Changing of the Guards (occurs only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and subject to change).
- See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other London landmarks.
- 2 hours guided walking tour with expert guide.
- Gratuities.
- No food or drinks included.
- Entry to Buckingham Palace is not included in the tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Guided Tour Small Group is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace Guided Tour Small Group will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Changing of the Guards (occurs only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and subject to change)
- See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other London landmarks
- 2 hours guided walking tour with expert guide
- Gratuities
- No food or drinks included
- Entry to Buckingham Palace is not included in the tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
