Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Experience
ID: GYG408606-741702
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Experience British royal history with the Changing of the Guard and Buckingham Palace visit. Explore centuries of tradition, grandeur, and spectacle for an unforgettable glimpse into royal life.
Experience the best of British tradition and royal history with this exceptional tour. A guided visit to the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, paired with a self-guided exploration of Buckingham Palace, offers an unforgettable insight into the monarchy's daily rituals and regal splendour.
Start your royal experience with the Changing of the Guard, one of London’s most iconic events. Watch as the Old Guard ceremoniously hands over duty to the New Guard in a display of British military precision and pageantry. Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms and tall bearskin hats, the Guards march in time to music, making this a spectacle you won’t forget.
Your guide will ensure you have the best vantage points, helping you to avoid the crowds and explaining the significance of each part of the ceremony, including the role of the Guards, the band, and the intricate movements that make this such a spectacular tradition.
After the Changing of the Guard, take time to immerse yourself in the magnificence of Buckingham Palace with a self-guided visit to the State Rooms. This iconic residence is the official home of the British monarch and offers a unique glimpse into royal life.
Take up this invitation to get a rare glimpse into life at this nationally cherished palace as you tour the opulent State Rooms and marvel at gifts from Heads of State, spectacular furnishings, and artworks, all brought to life by the official Palace Audio Tour. Don’t forget to stop by the 16-hectare Palace Gardens where Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth often held her world-famous tea parties.
With the palace being open to the public for just three months a year in July, August & September, tickets are always in high demand for this unforgettable experience.
Come saunter with us to the center of Royal London and onwards to the home of King Charles III.
Highlights
- Watch the Changing of the Guards ceremony in London
- Walk through Buckingham Palace at your own pace
- Explore the lavish State Rooms of Buckingham Palace
- Listen to entertaining stories about British royal history
- Learn trivia about the ceremony not found in any guidebook
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There is a lot of walking involved in this tour
Meet the guide by the Equestrian statue of Edward VII, Waterloo Place, St. James's, London SW1Y 5ER.
Look for the statue of a man on a horse and a sign saying "Urban Saunters." Arriving by tube: Take the tube to Piccadilly Circus and take exit No. 3 onto Regent Street/St. James's. Walk south down Regent Street towards St. James's Park (do not walk north towards Oxford Street). Waterloo Place is at the end of Regent Street.
INCLUDED
- Guided Changing of the Guard experience
- English speaking local guide
- Entrance to Buckingham Palace
- Self-guided audio tour of the palace
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
