Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace
Overview
No trip to London is complete without experiencing the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, one of the city’s most famous royal traditions. With your guide, watch the King’s Foot Guards, dressed in their iconic red uniforms and bearskin hats, as they march in perfect rhythm. Admire the Household Cavalry on horseback, with gleaming uniforms and polished precision, taking part in this historic display of pageantry.
Your expert guide will share fascinating facts about the monarchy, the history of Buckingham Palace, and the origins of the Changing of the Guard. With personal headsets included, you’ll easily follow every story and detail as you move between the best vantage points.
This small-group walking tour ensures you avoid the worst of the crowds while still capturing incredible views and photos of this world-famous royal ritual.
What's Included
- Prime vantage points for the best views of the parade
- Expert local guide with live commentary on royal history and traditions
- Knowledgeable tour guide from an award-winning tour
- Guided walking tour of the Changing of the Guard ceremony
- London underground
Meeting Location
London SW1A 1RD
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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).
- Prime vantage points for the best views of the parade.
- Expert local guide with live commentary on royal history and traditions.
- Knowledgeable tour guide from an award-winning tour.
- Guided walking tour of the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
- London underground.
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 5..
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 Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace 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
- Prime vantage points for the best views of the parade
- Expert local guide with live commentary on royal history and traditions
- Knowledgeable tour guide from an award-winning tour
- Guided walking tour of the Changing of the Guard ceremony
- London underground
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
