London Changing of the Guard Tour

The most fun 1.5-hour tour in London. Watch the Changing of the Guard with an experienced and acclaimed guide, where you'll be taken to the best places to see the ceremony. Along the way you'll see palaces, royal parks, royal residences and even have an opportunity to march alongside the guards. The walk is interesting for adults, fun for kids, and will almost certainly be the highlight of your stay in London.
Please note that you will not see the section of the ceremony on the courtyard of Buckingham Palace, but rather the other highlights of the ceremony.
Sundays - As of April 2025 the army is trialing a slight variation of the usual ceremony on Sundays. It involves the same number of guard movements and locations but is referred to as a Parade rather than a Change. There is currently no indication of how long this trial will go on for.

Meeting Point

Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain

Piccadilly Circus, London W1J 9HS, UK

Outside the Criterion Theatre by the Statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus.
Your guide will be carrying a Fun London Tours flag.
Arrive 10 minutes before the tour is due to start. We leave promptly at the designated start time.

What's included:

• Local guide

Not included:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

Piccadilly Circus

London, W1V 9LB

We begin the tour in this iconic location in Central London

5 minutes

St. James's Palace

Marlborough Road, London, SW1A 1BQ

We see this 500 year old palace from the outside and wait for the Guards to begin the ceremony.

20 minutes

Changing of the Guard

Constitution Hill, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA

We follow the guards along the Mall, and have a beautiful view of Buckingham Palace.

15 minutes

Regent Street

London W1, , London

We walk along this beautiful street on the way to the royal section of London.

Pass by without stopping