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Version 26 – September 29, 2023 16:01

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  • experience a quintessential london tradition - the changing of the guards, join our knowledgeable local guide who will provide engaging commentary, deepening your understanding of the ceremony, marvel at the precision with which the king's foot guards march to buckingham palace
  • experience a quintessential london tradition - the changing of the guards, marvel at the precision with which the king's foot guards march to buckingham palace , navigate the crowds expertly with your guide to the best viewing points

Version 25 – September 29, 2023 16:00

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  • Immerse yourself in British tradition with our expertly guided Changing of the Guard walking tour. Avoid the common misconception that the best view is outside Buckingham Palace, where many visitors end up missing most of the ceremony due to crowded conditions. Instead, trust your guide to lead you on an extended walking tour that covers the entire Changing of the Guard from start to finish. Our enjoyable small-group size led by your own local guide will guarantee you an insightful journey filled with expert commentary, allowing you to fully appreciate and understand this legendary ceremony. Say goodbye to disappointment and hello to a comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
  • Immerse yourself in British tradition with our expertly guided Changing of the Guard walking tour. Avoid the common misconception that the best view is outside Buckingham Palace, where many visitors end up missing most of the ceremony due to crowded conditions. Instead, trust your guide to lead you on an extended walking tour that covers the entire Changing of the Guard from start to finish. we do guarantee an insightful journey filled with expert commentary, allowing you to fully appreciate and understand this legendary ceremony. Say goodbye to disappointment and hello to a comprehensive and enjoyable experience.

Version 24 – September 29, 2023 15:59

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Short Description
  • Immerse yourself in British tradition with our expertly guided Changing of the Guard walking tour. Avoid the common misconception that the best view is outside Buckingham Palace, where many visitors end up missing most of the ceremony due to crowded conditions. Instead, trust your guide to lead you on an extended walking tour that covers the entire Changing of the Guard from start to finish. we do guarantee an insightful journey filled with expert commentary, allowing you to fully appreciate and understand this legendary ceremony. Say goodbye to disappointment and hello to a comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
  • Immerse yourself in British tradition with our expertly guided Changing of the Guard walking tour. Avoid the common misconception that the best view is outside Buckingham Palace, where many visitors end up missing most of the ceremony due to crowded conditions. Instead, trust your guide to lead you on an extended walking tour that covers the entire Changing of the Guard from start to finish. 
  • These spectators’ enthusiasm quickly turns into disappointment when they realize that they have stood idle for hours only to see the very end of this unique performance, their view often blocked by the throngs of people crowding around them. Instead, follow your guide on a lively journey that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end as they expertly navigate the crowds to take you to the best, and most photographable, viewpoints.

Version 23 – September 29, 2023 15:59

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Short Description
  • Immerse yourself in British tradition with our expertly guided Changing of the Guard walking tour. Avoid the common misconception that the best view is outside Buckingham Palace, where many visitors end up missing most of the ceremony due to crowded conditions. Instead, trust your guide to lead you on an extended walking tour that covers the entire Changing of the Guard from start to finish. 
  • These spectators’ enthusiasm quickly turns into disappointment when they realize that they have stood idle for hours only to see the very end of this unique performance, their view often blocked by the throngs of people crowding around them. Instead, follow your guide on a lively journey that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end as they expertly navigate the crowds to take you to the best, and most photographable, viewpoints.
  • See British tradition come to life on this fully-guided Changing of the Guard walking tour that ensures you get the very best views of this legendary ceremony!  Don’t make the same mistake that so many visitors often make. Many people believe the prime vantage point from where to experience this honored tradition is outside Buckingham Palace. 
  • These spectators’ enthusiasm quickly turns into disappointment when they realize that they have stood idle for hours only to see the very end of this unique performance, their view often blocked by the throngs of people crowding around them. Instead, follow your guide on a lively journey that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end as they expertly navigate the crowds to take you to the best, and most photographable, viewpoints.

Version 20 – November 02, 2022 16:39

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Additional Info
  • 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
  • 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. 
  • 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.

Version 16 – October 17, 2022 14:15

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Highlights
  • experience a quintessential london tradition - the changing of the guards, marvel at the precision with which the king's foot guards march to buckingham palace , navigate the crowds expertly with your guide to the best viewing points
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Version 15 – October 17, 2022 14:12

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  • 90.0
Duration unit
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  • minutes

Version 14 – October 17, 2022 14:08

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Know Before You Go
  • it is the guests' responsibility to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. , please note weather is very changeable in london, please ensure you have rainproof clothing , your city wonders representative will have a city wonders sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
Know Before You Book
  • please note that if you book your tour on tuesday and thursday, you’ll experience the change of the household cavalry., 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. , please note that the changing of the guard schedule may change and on different dates we will see either foot-guards or horse guards., this tour involves a reasonable amount of walking. comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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  • 77.7777777777777778

Version 13 – October 14, 2022 12:22

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Voucher info
  • • 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.
  • • 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.
  • • Please note weather is very changeable in London, please ensure you have rainproof clothing
  • • 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.
  • Disclaimer:
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code…) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites and comply with each country’s requirements. City Wonders will not be held responsible for refused access to museums and tourist attractions and no refund will be due.
  • • Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
  • • A City Wonders guides will have a City Wonders sign with the name of the tour at the meeting point for easy recognition.
  • • 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.
  • • Please note weather is very changeable in London, please ensure you have rainproof clothing
  • • 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.
  • Disclaimer:
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code…) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites and comply with each country’s requirements. City Wonders will not be held responsible for refused access to museums and tourist attractions and no refund will be due.

Version 12 – October 14, 2022 12:16

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Version 11 – October 14, 2022 12:15

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  • gratuities
  • gratuities, hotel pick-up/drop-off
Additional Info
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • 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., 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.

Version 10 – October 13, 2022 21:59

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Short Description
  • See British tradition come to life on this fully-guided Changing of the Guard walking tour that ensures you get the very best views of this legendary ceremony!  Don’t make the same mistake that so many visitors often make. Many people believe the prime vantage point from where to experience this honored tradition is outside Buckingham Palace. 
  • These spectators’ enthusiasm quickly turns into disappointment when they realize that they have stood idle for hours only to see the very end of this unique performance, their view often blocked by the throngs of people crowding around them. Instead, follow your guide on a lively journey that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end as they expertly navigate the crowds to take you to the best, and most photographable, viewpoints.
  • See British tradition come to life on this fully-guided Changing of the Guard walking tour that ensures you get the very best views of this legendary ceremony!  Don’t make the same mistake that so many visitors often make. Many people believe the prime vantage point from where to experience this honored tradition is outside Buckingham Palace. 
  • These spectators’ enthusiasm quickly turns into disappointment when they realize that they have stood idle for hours only to see the very end of this unique performance, their view often blocked by the throngs of people crowding around them. Instead, follow your guide on a dynamic journey that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end as they expertly navigate the crowds to take you to the best – and most photographable – viewpoints.

Version 9 – October 13, 2022 21:58

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Short Description
  • See British tradition come to life on this fully-guided Changing of the Guard walking tour that ensures you get the very best views of this legendary ceremony!  Don’t make the same mistake that so many visitors often make. Many people believe the prime vantage point from where to experience this honored tradition is outside Buckingham Palace. 
  • These spectators’ enthusiasm quickly turns into disappointment when they realize that they have stood idle for hours only to see the very end of this unique performance, their view often blocked by the throngs of people crowding around them. Instead, follow your guide on a dynamic journey that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end as they expertly navigate the crowds to take you to the best – and most photographable – viewpoints.
  • See British tradition come to life on this fully-guided Changing of the Guard walking tour that ensures you get the very best views of this spectacular ceremony!  Don’t make the same mistake that so many visitors often – and understandably – make, believing the prime vantage point from where to experience this time-honoured tradition is outside Buckingham Palace. 
  • These spectators’ enthusiasm quickly turns to disappointment when they realise that they have waited for hours only to see the very end of this unique performance, their view often blocked by the throngs of people crowding around them. Instead, follow your guide on a dynamic journey that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end as they expertly navigate the crowds to take you to the best – and most photographable – viewpoints.

Version 2 – October 13, 2022 21:50

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Version 1 – October 12, 2022 16:28

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Short Description
  • See British tradition come to life on this fully-guided Changing of the Guard walking tour that ensures you get the very best views of this spectacular ceremony!  Don’t make the same mistake that so many visitors often – and understandably – make, believing the prime vantage point from where to experience this time-honoured tradition is outside Buckingham Palace. 
  • These spectators’ enthusiasm quickly turns to disappointment when they realise that they have waited for hours only to see the very end of this unique performance, their view often blocked by the throngs of people crowding around them. Instead, follow your guide on a dynamic journey that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end as they expertly navigate the crowds to take you to the best – and most photographable – viewpoints.
  • See British tradition come to life on this fully-guided Changing of the Guard walking tour that ensures you get the very best views of this spectacular ceremony!  Don’t make the same mistake that so many visitors often – and understandably – make, believing the prime vantage point from where to experience this time-honoured tradition is outside Buckingham Palace.
  • These spectators’ enthusiasm quickly turns to disappointment when they realise that they have waited for hours only to see the very end of this unique performance, their view often blocked by the throngs of people crowding around them. Instead, follow your guide on a dynamic journey that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard from beginning to end as they expertly navigate the crowds to take you to the best – and most photographable – viewpoints.
Additional Info
  • 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., 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.
  • 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., 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.
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  • adult:
  • from: '15'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '4'
  • to: '14'
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  • infant:
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  • to: '3'
  • child:
  • from: '4'
  • to: '14'
  • adult:
  • from: '15'
  • to: '99'
Health
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites.
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites.
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
  • 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
Voucher info
  • • Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
  • • A City Wonders guides will have a City Wonders sign with the name of the tour at the meeting point for easy recognition.
  • • 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.
  • • Please note weather is very changeable in London, please ensure you have rainproof clothing
  • • 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.
  • Disclaimer:
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code…) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites and comply with each country’s requirements. City Wonders will not be held responsible for refused access to museums and tourist attractions and no refund will be due.
  • • Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
  • • A City Wonders guides will have a City Wonders sign with the name of the tour at the meeting point for easy recognition.
  • • 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.
  • • Please note weather is very changeable in London, please ensure you have rainproof clothing
  • • 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.
  • Disclaimer:
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code…) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites and comply with each country’s requirements. City Wonders will not be held responsible for refused access to museums and tourist attractions and no refund will be due.