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Changing of the Guard
Changing of the Guard Small Group Tour in England
Changing of the Guard
Changing of the Guard Small Group Tour in England
Changing of the Guard

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

By Urban Saunters
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$45 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

England is known for fish and chips, four seasons in a day, warm ale, history in spades and of course, a deeply ingrained age-old love for pomp and ceremony. Join us as we serve a slice of world-famous ceremonial action with this small-group Changing of the Guards experience.

There is so much more to this extravagant shift change than meets the eye though- with your expert guide to lead the way, you’ll soon know your Welsh from your Grenadier guard, understand what the deal is with those fuzzy bearskin hats, hear the astounding origins of this dazzling spectacle and truly get a handle on the significance of every colour, button, mascot, symbol and movement in this most British of traditions.

From the best possible viewing point, your small group will join the guards on their journey towards Buckingham Palace as you march to the beat of their drums… but what will the music be today?

Activity location

  • Changing of the Guard
    • Constitution Hill, Buckingham Palace
    • SW1A 1AA, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Equestrian statue of Edward Ⅶ
    • SW1Y 5ER, London, England, United Kingdom

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Changing of the Guard Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m1h 45m
  • English

Small Group Tour - English: Maximum 15 participants in your group

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
NZ$45.08 x 1 AdultNZ$45.08
Total
Price is NZ$45.08
Until Sun, 2 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish Speaking local expert guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedMaximum of 15 people in your group
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided Changing of the Guard experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood & drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick-up & drop-off

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We tend to move pretty fast to keep up with the guards, so please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water.
  • We will not stand at the forecourt of Buckingham Palace as, due to crowds, you see very little and the experience would be ten times less fun. We want to get you as close as possible with the opportunity to take some amazing snapshots.
  • It is at the discretion of the British Army to change or cancel the Ceremony. The announcement will not be made until after 10.30am so come rain or shine, the Urban Saunters Changing of the Guard experience will go ahead. If the full ceremony is cancelled, there will still be the chance to see the guards marching, just without the music.
  • No videoing of the guide unless they have given permission
  • Ceremony can be altered at the discretion of the British Army, or occasionally due to rain
  • There are no toilet or refreshment breaks on this tour
  • Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Activity itinerary

Changing of the Guard
  • 30m
Join us as we serve a slice of world-famous ceremonial action with this small-group Changing of the Guards experience.
St. James's Palace
  • 20m
Built on the site of an old leper hospital, did you know that St James’s is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK? Take in this beauty, still the official royal residence today. Visiting outside
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
  • 20m
Every day, come rain or shine, the Horseguards take part in their very own changing of the guards. Your guide will talk you through the symbolism and importance of this age-old tradition. And hey, the photos are great here too.
Buckingham Palace
  • 20m
The most famous of King Charles III's palaces and housing a whopping 775 rooms, the stories attached to this icon have to be heard to be believed. Visiting outside

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChanging of the Guard
    • Constitution Hill, Buckingham Palace
    • SW1A 1AA, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEEquestrian statue of Edward Ⅶ
    • SW1Y 5ER, London, England, United Kingdom

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