Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour

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Experience Buckingham Palace during its limited annual opening. Watch the Changing of the Foot or Horse Guards with an expert guide, then explore the magnificent State Rooms at your own pace.
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Description

Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour

Experience two of London's most iconic royal traditions in one unforgettable tour. Watch the famous Changing of the Guard with an expert guide before stepping inside Buckingham Palace's magnificent State Rooms, open to visitors for only a limited period each year. Begin with a guided walk through the heart of Royal London as your guide shares fascinating stories of Britain's monarchy, royal traditions, and historic landmarks. Then, enjoy prime viewing of the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Depending on the official schedule, you'll witness either the Changing of the Foot Guards or the Changing of the Horse Guards, each showcasing centuries of military precision and pageantry. After the ceremony, enter Buckingham Palace with your pre-reserved ticket and explore at your own pace using the official audio guide. Wander through the spectacular State Rooms, adorned with glittering chandeliers, priceless artworks, and elegant furnishings still used today for royal receptions and state occasions. Along the way, admire highlights from the Royal Collection, including exquisite Sèvres porcelain and some of the world's finest English and French furniture, while discovering the stories behind the Palace, its history, and the Royal Family.


What's included

  • Expert English-speaking guide for the Changing of the Guard walking tour
  • Prime viewing of the Changing of the Foot Guards (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun) or Horse Guards (Tue/Thu/Sat), subject to the official schedule
  • Pre-reserved entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms
  • Official Buckingham Palace audio guide (available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese)
  • Insider commentary on Britain's royal history and traditions
  • Free time to explore Buckingham Palace at your own pace
  • Audio headsets (when required) to hear your guide clearly

Exclusions

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Highlights

  • Secure entry to Buckingham Palace during its limited annual opening
  • Watch the iconic Changing of the Foot or Horse Guards with an expert guide
  • Explore Buckingham Palace's magnificent State Rooms
  • Admire treasures from the Royal Collection, including Sèvres porcelain
  • Discover Britain's royal history and traditions with an expert guide

Additional Information

  • The Changing of the Guards is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather or other circumstances is not announced before the morning of the ceremony. When this occurs, you will be provided with a walking tour of Westminster city instead
  • There is no Changing of the Foot Guards on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday so you'll be provided with a Walking Tour of Westminster City. You may be able to see the Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards parade but that's not guaranteed
  • On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the "Sunday Parade"

Reviews

2636 Reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler - Romania () Aug/27/2026 03:50:19

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Lloyd - United States () Aug/27/2026 02:43:53

Disappointing experience, would not recommend this tour if your goal is actually watching the Changing of the Guard. With at least 100 people booked, we were split into groups of 15-20, and our headsets didn't work, forcing our guide to shout to be heard. To his credit, he was knowledgeable and did his best with what he had to work with (clearly not his fault). However, the tour itself had little to do with the Changing of the Guard. We watched the guards march in, then were led away from the crowds and given a history lesson while the actual ceremony was taking place just a short distance away. I understand this was likely done to avoid getting lost in the crowds, but it completely defeated the purpose of the tour. If you want to genuinely see the Changing of the Guard, watching for free from the crowd would be a better use of your time. The one upside was skipping the line for entry to the self-guided palace tour, which was a nice perk, but not enough to offset missing the main event

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Jhunalyn - United States () Aug/26/2026 17:37:11

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GetYourGuide traveler - United States () Aug/26/2026 17:06:00

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Montserrat - Spain () Aug/26/2026 12:57:01

He hecho muchos tour con la app y es la primera queja que hago, estoy muy molesta. Contraté entrada al palacio y cambio de guardia (de hecho el título del tour es ese) y la guía nos dijo que los domingos no había (lo que no fue cierto, ya que por suerte pude verla a las 2pm, nuestro tour era a las 10am). Nos tuvo alejados del palacio y vimos a la guardia y la orquesta de lejos, cuando entraron. Al salir ni siquiera prestó atención y nuevamente estábamos muy lejos. Nadie nos dijo que por donde entramos y salimos es distinto y como la guía parecía tener alergia al palacio, tampoco nos indicó nada sobre la entrada. Al salir tuvimos que regresar al principio (es un trecho) para poder ver bien las verjas y tomarnos fotos con la fachada. AHÍ es que vimos a la guardia y por suerte era el cambio de guardia, que pude tener de recuerdo. No entiendo por qué la guía hace esto, se ve a las claras que no le gusta. Considero que el pago fue excesivo tomando en cuenta lo que recibimos.

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