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Booking Eligibility

(1)Children aged 0‑4 are free of charge;

(2)Children aged 0‑14 must be accompanied by a paying adult;

(3)Children aged 15 and above are charged the same as adults;

Redemption Period

Voucher is only valid for the specified date (and time)

Usage Method

(1)Please present your e‑voucher;

(2)The voucher is only valid on the specified date and time;

Meeting Details

(1)Please arrive punctually;

(2)No refunds will be given for latecomers or no‑shows;

(3)Look for a guide holding a City Wonders sign with the tour name;

Important Notes

(1)The date, time, and cancellation of the Changing of the Guard ceremony are at the discretion of the British authorities. If it is cancelled due to bad weather or other circumstances, no advance notice will be given. In the event of cancellation, it will be replaced by a walking tour of Westminster;

(2)Please note that the schedule for the Changing of the Guard may change, and on different days you may see the Foot Guards or the Household Cavalry;

(3)The Changing of the Guard does not take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays, so you will be arranged to join a Westminster walking tour. You may have the opportunity to watch the Changing of the Household Cavalry at Horse Guards Parade, but this is not guaranteed;

(4)Please note that the tour duration may vary depending on the admission time to Buckingham Palace, ranging from approximately 2.5 hours to 4 hours;

(5)A slightly different ceremony, known as the 'Sunday Parade', takes place on Sundays;

Duke of York Column Details

(1)For details, please refer to the map;

(2)Monday to Sunday: 10:15;

Transport Recommendations

(1)Duke of York Column, Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AJ;

(2)Take the underground to Piccadilly Circus station and exit at Exit 3 for Regent Street/St James's. Walk south along Regent Street towards St James's Park (do not walk north towards Oxford Street). Waterloo Place is at the end of Regent Street. You will see a tall column with a statue on top;

(3)You may also arrive via Charing Cross train station. Walk down The Mall towards Buckingham Palace. You will see the statue at the top of some steps on your right;

Cancellation policy
Cancellation
Conditional cancellation & changes apply.Eligible for refund or exchange if the following conditions are met.
  • Free cancellation 36 hours before the event starts.

Product Details
  • Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in person — an unmissable experience in London

  • See the guards in their iconic red tunics and bearskin caps march in front of the magnificent palace

  • Listen as your English‑speaking guide shares fascinating insights about this wonderful tradition

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The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is a time‑honoured tradition in which the Queen's Guard hands over its duties to the next shift, accompanied by music and ceremony. With expert commentary from your English‑speaking guide, watch the iconic red tunics and bearskin caps in action. This is truly an unmissable experience in London! Plus, a new addition for 2025: step inside the magnificent Buckingham Palace Ballroom and explore "The King's Travelling Artists" — a first‑of‑its‑kind exhibition showcasing over 70 masterpieces from the Royal Collection, personally selected by His Majesty The King.

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Learn more about this tradition through the commentary of your English‑speaking guide

Itinerary Reference
  • Departure: 10:15, meet at Duke of York Column. Look for a guide holding a City Wonders sign and the tour name

    Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time. No refunds for latecomers or no‑shows

  • Attractions / Experiences: Guided tour, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard (Foot Guards or Horse Guards), The Mall, St James's Park, St James's Palace,

    The Changing of the Guard ceremony does not take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays, so you will be offered a walking tour of Westminster instead

  • Return: 13:00, arrive back at Duke of York Column,

  • The itinerary may be adjusted depending on traffic and weather conditions

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Richard Foster, His Royal Highness on North Seymour Island, 2009

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John Ward, Looking Aft from the Royal Yacht Britannia, 1985 © The Estate of the Artist. Photograph

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Visit Buckingham Palace and witness the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony in person
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    2026
    CommentI use a mobility scooter, I was worried I wouldn't be able to get a good view of...
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    2026
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Q&A (15)
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What new features are added to the 2025 version of this tour ah?
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Oh right, 2025 has a new add-on: you get to enter the grand State Rooms of Bucki...
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I'm bringing my 3-year-old kid with me, do I need to pay for his ticket?
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No lah, children aged 0 to 4 can join for free. Just make sure you as a paying a...
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I heard the ceremony schedule changes sometimes, will I see foot guards or horse...
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The ceremony timetable can be adjusted yeah, so you might see either foot guards...
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Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Royal Collection Exhibition
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