Guide to Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, with practical advice to help you be in the right place at the right time to see and enjoy the ceremony.See more
Mike is an excellent guide and commentator. He knew how to ensure we had a great experience. We saw the guards from several vantage points and got a good overview of what they do. Fine walk by palace… Full review by Dream21770388493
Jan 4, 2024
Brought my kids to watch this. It’s a spectacle to watch. Although in all honesty, it’s nothing too spectacular, it was a unique experience for the kids. Make sure to check the website before going, … Full review by Azmil Z
Nov 25, 2023
Another classic experience for a visitor to London. We have been before but it is always worth seeing. There are multiple places to see parts of the ceremony but it is impossible for one person to … Full review by Hockeydad900
Hello. We are planning a palace tour after Changing of the Guards. What would be the best time to book tickets for the state room tour afterwards? How much time do we need between the end of the ceremony and getting to start of tour area? Thank you!
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As much time as you want. Not as exciting as I had thought. To be safe, about a hour is enough.
We arrived at 10:30 am on a Monday and bought our tickets ahead of time. Note you need to have a printed copy of the ticket, so I had to figure that out in the hotel, but earlier the …
We arrived at 10:30 am on a Monday and bought our tickets ahead of time. Note you need to have a printed copy of the ticket, so I had to figure that out in the hotel, but earlier the better! We got right in at that time.
Hi, I'd like to see the changing of the guards but I'm going with a little toddler and I'll have my stroller with me. I don't mind not seeing the actual changing of the guards, but I'd like to have a nice view where my little one can actually see some guards and horses marching by. Is there a good spot? Or should I just scrap that off my list? Thanks =D
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There are 2 good places - one on the fountain in the middle of the road in front of the palace where the balcony is high and you can see all the marching and horses. Toddler can run …
There are 2 good places - one on the fountain in the middle of the road in front of the palace where the balcony is high and you can see all the marching and horses. Toddler can run around a bit while waiting! Alternative is on the embankment on the side of Spur Road to St James Lake. However with a toddler go to the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade. Can get real close to the mounted guardsmen (and the police let you pat their horses!). Far better and smaller crowds.
Can I go to the Buckingham Palace to watch the changing of the guards on my own? Or joining a tour is recommendable? I know that in order to get good viewing position I must go there early, perhaps, 2-3 hours before the starting of the ceremony. Are tours given certain privilage to have positions reserved so that tour members could still have better viewing positions even arriving just half an hour before the ceremony? Thanks
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You can certainly go on your own. I don't know if there are any tours offered. But I do know that I went 2 hours early and was among the first on site. I had what I considered one of the …
You can certainly go on your own. I don't know if there are any tours offered. But I do know that I went 2 hours early and was among the first on site. I had what I considered one of the best spots and I didn't see anything roped off or reserved.
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Jan 4, 2024
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