London Royal History and Buckingham Palace Tour

Experience the best of British tradition with this exceptional tour, featuring a guided visit to the Changing of the Guard ceremony followed by a self-guided exploration of Buckingham Palace.
Start your day with one of London’s most iconic events—the Changing of the Guard. Watch as the Old Guard ceremoniously hands over duty to the New Guard in a display of precision and pageantry. Dressed in red uniforms and tall bearskin hats, the Guards march in time to music, creating a memorable spectacle. Your guide will help you secure the best vantage points and explain the significance of each part of the ceremony.

Afterward, immerse yourself in the opulence of Buckingham Palace with a self-guided tour of the State Rooms. Explore the official home of the British monarch, marveling at royal gifts, spectacular furnishings, and priceless artworks. Don’t miss the 16-hectare Palace Gardens, once the site of Her Majesty’s famous tea parties.

Meeting Point

Equestrian Statue of Edward Ⅶ

St. James's, London SW1Y 5ER, UK

Meet our guide by the Equestrian statue of Edward VII, Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 5ER. Arriving by tube: Take the tube to Piccadilly Circus and take exit No. 3 onto Regent Street/St. James's. Walk south down Regent Street towards St. James's Park. Waterloo Place is at the end of Regent Street.

What's included:

• Entrance tickets to Buckingham Palace
• Guided Changing of the Guard experience
• English Speaking local expert guide
• Audio guide for Buckingham Palace

Not included:

• Gratuities
• Food, drink or transport costs

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Changing of the Guard

Constitution Hill, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA

Join us as we serve a slice of world-famous ceremonial action with this small-group Changing of the Guards experience.

1 hour, 30 minutes

St. James's Palace

Marlborough Road, London, SW1A 1BQ

Built on the site of an old leper hospital, did you know that St James’s is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK? Take in this beauty, still the official royal residence today.
Visiting outside

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Clarence House

St. James's Palace, , London, SW1A 2WH

Clarence House serves as the London residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Buckingham Palace

Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA

No guides are allowed to talk within the walls of the palace but fear not, after setting the scene for this unforgettable visit with anecdotes and stories of their own, your expert guide will see you off into the palace for a self-guided audio tour to be enjoyed at your own pace.
Take up this invitation to get a rare glimpse into life at this nationally cherished palace as you tour the opulent State Rooms and marvel at gifts from Heads of State, spectacular furnishings and artworks, all brought to life by the official Palace Audio Tour. Don’t forget to stop by the 16-hectare Palace Gardens. With the palace being open to the public for just two months a year in August & September, tickets are always in high demand for this unforgettable experience
Self-guided audio tour.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included