Witness the esteemed Changing of the Guard ceremony exactly how it was meant to be seen – from beginning to end alongside your expert guide in this dynamic and rather unknown experience.
Basic Information
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
- Max Group Size: 20
- API Providers: Palisis TourCMS
- Magpie ID: PHIRBT
- Currency: GBP
- Language: English
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Booking Cutoff: 0 hours
Summary Description
Highlights
Description
Witness the esteemed Changing of the Guard ceremony exactly how it was meant to be seen – from beginning to end alongside your expert guide in this dynamic and rather unknown experience.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Small groups of 20 people or fewer
- Headsets when appropriate
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Duke of York Column, London, UK
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- The Changing of the Guard ceremony is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before 11am. Even when cancelled, customers will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music and parade.
- This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Please note that the changing of the guard schedule may change and on different dates we will see either foot-guards or horse guards.
- Please note that if you book your tour on Tuesday and Thursday, you’ll experience the change of the Household Cavalry.
Know Before You Go
- It is the guests' responsibility to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
- Your City Wonders representative will have a City Wonders sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
- Please note weather is very changeable in London, please ensure you have rainproof clothing
Cancellation
Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options
Changing of the Guard Walking Tour
| RETAIL PRICE | |
|---|---|
| Adult (13-64 years) | £18.00 |
| Kid (0-3 years) | £0.00 |
| Youth (4-12 years) | £0.00 |
| Senior (65+ years) | £0.00 |
Points of interest
Additional Information
The Changing of the Guard ceremony is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities.
Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before 10.30am.
Even when cancelled, customers will still see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march but without the usual music and parade.
Please note weather is very changeable in London, please ensure you have rainproof clothing,
Please note that the changing of the guard schedule may change and on different dates we will see either footguards or horseguards,
Not wheelchair accessible
Please note that if you book your tour on Tuesday and Thursday, you’ll experience the change of the Household Cavalry.
On Sunday, the tour duration is extended to 2 hours
Redemption Information
