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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour Experience
The Changing of the Guard Walking Tour
The Changing of the Guard Walking Tour
Changing of the Guard Walking Tour Experience

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour Experience

By City Wonders
8.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$33 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Prime views of the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony
  • A quintessentially British tradition at Buckingham Palace
  • Expert commentary about the ceremony’s history & pageantry
  • Plenty of photo opportunities to remember the experience
  • Expert guide to navigate the crowds & small group size

Activity location

    • Buckingham Palace
    • London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Duke of York Column 9 Carlton House Terrace
    • London, United Kingdom

Check availability


Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:15 am
Price details
NZ$32.79 x 1 AdultNZ$32.79

Total
Price is NZ$32.79
Until Tue, 23 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of the Changing of The Guard
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedHeadset for tour commentary
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall groups of 20 people or fewer
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • This activity is unable to accommodate strollers and baby carriers.
  • The Changing of the Guard ceremony is subject to changes in date and time. If the full ceremony is cancelled due to rain, you will see a shorter "wet change," during which the guards march but without the usual music and parade and an extended Buckingham Palace tour will be given.
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

Experience one of London’s most iconic ceremonies as you observe the formality and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. An expert guide escorts you through the crowds to the very best vantage points, sharing the history of this tradition along the way.

With their feathered helmets and bearskin hats, the cavalry and infantry soldiers tasked with guarding the royal residence carry out one of the most quintessentially British traditions. Follow your guide to a great vantage point for the Changing of the Guard, navigating the crowds to reach ideal photo-taking spots and locations that ensure you don't miss a second.

As you watch the Changing of the Guard, learn about the history and pageantry behind this iconic ceremony. Marvel at the spectacle of immaculately uniformed guards stepping in perfect unison to the sound of live ceremonious music. Your own personal headset allows you to easily follow your guide’s entertaining commentary and fully take in the splendour parading past you.

Location

Activity location

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    • Buckingham Palace
    • London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Duke of York Column 9 Carlton House Terrace
    • London, United Kingdom