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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Yes! You will want to be on the street where the soldiers and horses go by on their way in. Google the parade route or look at other responses to see where people stood. Much better …
Yes! You will want to be on the street where the soldiers and horses go by on their way in. Google the parade route or look at other responses to see where people stood. Much better choice for a child!
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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No, you don't need to join the tour. You can go on your own. The best view is actually from the Victoria Memorial. You are on high ground, therefore, you get the view when the guards …
No, you don't need to join the tour. You can go on your own. The best view is actually from the Victoria Memorial. You are on high ground, therefore, you get the view when the guards marches in to the palace, as well the entire changing of the guards. Don't gather around the fence, like a lot of people do. You either only see the guards marching in/out (but not the changing of the guard), or you only see the changing of the guard, but not the guards marching in/out.
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Jan 4, 2024
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