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London’s best days out.
The 15 most popular buckingham palace & changing of the guard tours in London, side by side: what each one costs, how long it takes and where the tickets are booked, so you can pick a day and go.
Tour Buckingham Palace State Rooms with a multilingual multimedia guide, see Royal Collection masterpieces, then relax at the Garden Café in 2.5 hours.
Most Popular“Just being in the Buckingham Palace was amazing. The visit to the state rooms was phenomenal.”
Guided walk past London palaces and parks, with daily Horse Guards and selective Foot Guards Changing of the Guard viewing, plus stories.
Follow the Guards from Edward VII to Buckingham Palace with a guide who explains uniforms, symbols, and the ceremony’s meaning.
“The tour was phenomenal. Our guide, Chris was fantastic. He explained everything so well and knew exactly where the best places were to see everything! He made the tour great with his knowledge, and he was very caring at the end of the tour; he wanted to make sure everyone knew where they were going…”
Changing of the Guard plus Westminster sights. Guided walk from Buckingham Palace to 10 Downing Street and St James’s Park.
“In spite of last minute cancelation of the changing of the guard, Peter made it a great 2.5 hour tour with tons of insight and information with some added humor. There was a well timed bathroom break. It was a very enjoyable time and well paced.”
Royal Mews ticket from Buckingham Palace: Diamond Jubilee and Gold State Coaches, royal horses, and a 9-language multimedia tour.
“Absolutely loved it. Great experience seeing the horses, the carriages and the stables.”
Skip the ticket stress and catch the Changing of the Guard, plus guided St James’s Park and self-paced State Rooms inside Buckingham Palace.
“Marilyn was fabulous!! She shared so much neat and interesting information. My hubby and I could tell she so enjoyed doing her job! Great time with Marilyn, so appreciated her time and wealth of history.”
Guided Changing of the Guard walk from Duke of York Monument to Buckingham Palace with crowd-free views, headsets, and smart route tips.
“Changing of the guard walking tour. Louise, our guide was wonderful, really brought the history and facts to life. Great positions with excellent views of the guards. Highly recommend. One comment, the check in process was chaotic especially lining up on the steps, going up and down. Despite this, the tour was great.”
Skip-the-line Buckingham Palace State Apartments and a guided royal walk on the Mall and St. James’s Park in 2.5 hours.
“Possibly the walking tour could have been a bit longer taking in a few more locations. But the tour guide was very knowledgeable and held her own with a difficult customer. I would definitely recommend to others.”
Guided walk from Green Park to Westminster Abbey with Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, and Big Ben views, plus skip-the-line entry.
“Our guide, Ash was outstanding! His little anecdotes and presentation made the walk so enjoyable. I must do to acclimate yourself while you’re in London.”
A guided 2-hour walk outside Buckingham Palace for Guard Mounting, with great viewing, clear history, and the music that makes it unforgettable.
“A very good opportunity to see the changing of guards. The guide was with vast knowledge of the history of London which we learn a lot of information about the old past kings,queens and the palace.”
Skip the Buckingham Palace gate crush on a 2-hour Changing of the Guard walk. March with the Guards, hear band music, snap photos.
“David was an excellent guide. Knows his craft. Made it entertaining.”
Guided walk to The Mall plus guaranteed entry to Buckingham Palace State Apartments with a live guide and an audio guide inside.
“Jeramy was great. So appreciated the personal audio. Being a senior, the walking pace was just right.”
Afternoon tea at The Rubens opposite Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews, with classic finger sandwiches, scones, teas, and optional Champagne.
“A great way to spend a rainy afternoon, Lovely setting, excellent selection, professional staff. Definitely worthwhile.”
Visit Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace by coach from Victoria Coach Station, with summer State Rooms access and audio tours.
“It was a misleading situation. 1st it says local-guide-expert. Apparently this includes just driving on the bus. NO guiding through out Windsor or Buckingham Palaces. None. (The guide should have did an overview of the”
Royal streets and a front-row Changing of the Guard watch at Buckingham Palace, plus Westminster and Parliament landmarks on a 3-hour walk.
“The tour was led by Cleo and spanned an amazing 3 hours. Cleo provide so much information in a brightbubbly manner. A real pleasure to listen to get for 3 Hours.”
Every way into the city, and every day trip back out of it.
