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The London shortlist.
The 15 most popular buckingham palace & changing of the guard tours in London. What each one includes, how long it takes, what it costs, and who you book through.
Visit Buckingham Palace State Rooms with a multimedia audio guide, see Royal Collection masterpieces, then relax at the Garden Café.
Most Popular“Really good tour excellent experience well worth the money . To see hidden treasure amazing the King and Queen allow us to see a part of working palace”
2-hour guided walk past Buckingham Palace, St James’s and Whitehall, with the daily Horse Guards Parade and select Foot Guards ceremony.
“Jude was a very knowledgeable and excellent guide!! Highly recommend”
See St Paul’s, Buckingham Palace guard ceremony, Tower of London, and a Thames cruise, with optional Harrods cream tea or London Eye.
“Our tour guide Peter was witty and very knowledgeable about all things London. He made the tour a delightful experience. We were able to watch the changing of the guard ceremony on a Friday and it was a great tour around London both on the bus and on foot. The Thames River cruise was fun…”
Follow the Guard from Waterloo Place to Buckingham Palace. Learn uniform symbols and royal history at prime photo stops in 2 hours.
“Chris was an amazing tour guide! We learned so much about the intricate details of the changing of the guard. He kept us moving to see all the sites. Even our 6 year really enjoyed the tour! Highly recommend to anyone visiting London.”
See the Changing of the Guard plus Westminster icons with a guide who gets you to the best viewing spots for photos and photos.
“It was good , the tour guide was a nice person and he managed the crowd very well and provide a full and extra detailed information about places and events. He truly made this tour an enjoyable thing.”
Skip-the-line access to Westminster Abbey plus a guided Westminster-to-Buckingham walk with a Blue Badge guide, Big Ben views, and royal stories.
“We really enjoyed our tour guide Bosa. she was extremely knowledgeable, and quite pleasantl.”
Small-group walk to see London’s Changing of the Guard from smart spots on the Mall, with royal history, no museum detours, about 1h45.
“Nick was engaging, knowledgeable, and fun! He made our trip to Buckingham Palace and the changing of the guards a memorable experience.”
Visit Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews for the Diamond Jubilee and Gold State Coaches, working horses, and a 9-language multimedia audio entry ticket.
“easy walk through at your own pace, there is a hand held guide for you to listen to.”
Guided walk to St James’s Park, prime Changing of the Guard views, then audio-led State Rooms at Buckingham Palace with mobile ticket.
“Our guide (I think his name was Aaron) was very informative and a pleasure to listen to. I really liked that he had earbuds for all of us so we could hear his presentation. So helpful when you're outside and a person who doesn't hear so good.”
Guided walk for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, with headsets and smart viewing spots from the Duke of York Column.
“Louise was an amazing guide! She was fun, knowledgeable, and kept everyone engaged the entire time. She had an all-American crowd and handled it so well—balancing humor, history, and clear explanations perfectly. My 14-year-old daughter and I had a fantastic time watching the Changing of the Guard. Highly recommend this tour! Thank you Louise!”
Walk Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace with a Blue Badge guide, skip-the-line Abbey entry, plus optional organ recital.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour with Jackie. She was fabulous; incredibly informative. Thank you for a lovely experience!”
Skip-the-line entry plus a guided royal walk through St James’s Park and the Mall, ending with Buckingham Palace gardens and audio.
“Amazing! Thank you Michael. Hope you get Oasis tickets! 🤟”
Walk through London’s royal heart: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey skip-the-line, Big Ben views and Changing of the Guard timing.
“Christopher was a great tour guide with a fantastic sense of humor. He made sure we were in a great positron to view the changing of the guards.”
Small-group Changing of the Guard tour with headsets and smart viewing stops, plus optional Royal Mews and King’s Gallery tickets.
“The tour guide, David, kept us entertained with his humour and interesting facts about the history of past and present royalty. Changing of the Guard is worth seeing while in London”
A guided loop through London’s royal core with top views of the Changing of the Guard, plus palace exteriors, parks, and a Horseguards photo.
“So glad we decided to book this tour! It takes you so close to the guards and the band. Our tour guide, Connor, was very informative and knew all the best spots to be!”
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