Tour length: [TBC] · Group: small group, max [TBC] guests · From: [TBC]
About this tour
The Changing of the Guard is one of London’s great free spectacles, but finding a good spot and understanding what’s happening isn’t easy. On this walking tour, your guide positions you along the route and explains the ceremony as it unfolds.
You’ll also see the outside of Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the monarch, and walk through St James’s Park and The Mall, the grand avenue used for royal processions.
Your day, step by step
- Meeting point: Meet your guide near St James’s Park [TBC].
- St James’s Palace: Watch the Old Guard prepare [TBC].
- The Mall: Follow the guards and band along the processional route.
- Buckingham Palace: See the palace and the Victoria Memorial.
- Changing of the Guard: Watch the ceremony with your guide’s commentary.
- End of tour: The tour ends near Buckingham Palace [TBC].
What’s included
- Guide in English [TBC]
Why you’ll love it
- The best viewpoints for the Changing of the Guard
- The royal story of Buckingham Palace
- A relaxed walk through St James’s Park
Good to know: The ceremony does not take place every day and can be cancelled in bad weather. Entry to Buckingham Palace is not included [TBC].