Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Tour


(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;
Voucher is only valid for the specified date (and time)
(1)Please present your e‑voucher;
(2)The voucher is only valid on the specified date and time;
(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;
(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;
(1)For details, please refer to the map;
(2)Monday to Sunday: 10:15;
(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;

Free cancellation 36 hours before the event starts.
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

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.

Learn more about this tradition through the commentary of your English‑speaking guide
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Richard Foster, His Royal Highness on North Seymour Island, 2009

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

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