Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour
Watch the Changing of the Guard with a guide, then step inside Buckingham Palace to see the State Rooms and Royal Collection treasures.
- Watch the Changing of the Guard with a guide explaining the ceremony's history and meaning
- See the King's Foot Guards march in formation to a military band
- Explore the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace, the monarchy's official London residence
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Changing of the Horse Guards & Buckingham Palace Entry
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September 2026
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What's included
- Guided commentary for the Changing of the Guard
- Entry to the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace
- Official audioguide inside the palace
- Westminster walking tour if the ceremony is cancelled
About this ticket
Your tour starts with a guide who provides commentary on the Changing of the Horse Guards ceremony. Afterwards, you will enter Buckingham Palace to explore the State Rooms with an official audioguide. If the ceremony is cancelled, you will receive a guided walking tour of Westminster instead.
What's not included
- Live guide inside Buckingham Palace
Practical info
This ticket is for a specific date and time. You will meet your guide at the Duke of York Column on Waterloo Place; this is not at Buckingham Palace itself.
How to redeem
Your ticket will be delivered as a PDF voucher. Show this to your guide, who will be holding a City Wonders sign at the meeting point.
Important notes
- This booking is non-refundable.
- The Changing of the Guard can be cancelled at short notice, for example due to bad weather. If this happens, a walking tour of Westminster is provided instead.
- On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the Changing of the Foot Guards does not take place. You will be given a Westminster walking tour, with a possibility of seeing the Changing of the Horse Guards.
- On Sundays, a different version of the ceremony called the 'Sunday Parade' takes place.
This ticket includes a guided tour focused on the Changing of the Horse Guards and palace entry.
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September 2026
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Changing of the Guard Tour & Buckingham Palace Entry Ticket
A guided tour of the Changing of the Guard ceremony, followed by entry to Buckingham Palace.
Guided commentary for the Changing of the Guard · Entry to the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace · Official audioguide inside the palace · +1 more
Non-refundable
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What's included
- Guided commentary for the Changing of the Guard
- Entry to the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace
- Official audioguide inside the palace
- Westminster walking tour if the ceremony is cancelled
About this ticket
Join your guide for an explanation of the Changing of the Guard ceremony before heading inside Buckingham Palace. You will then use the official audioguide to tour the State Rooms. In the event of the ceremony's cancellation, a guided walking tour of Westminster will be provided as an alternative.
What's not included
- Live guide inside Buckingham Palace
Practical info
This ticket is for a specific date and time. The meeting point is the Duke of York Column on Waterloo Place, not directly at Buckingham Palace.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher. Find your guide holding a City Wonders sign at the meeting point and present your voucher.
Important notes
- This booking is non-refundable.
- The Changing of the Guard ceremony is subject to cancellation, sometimes at short notice. In this case, a walking tour of Westminster is offered instead.
- The Changing of the Foot Guards does not happen on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays. On these days, you will receive a Westminster walking tour and may see the Changing of the Horse Guards, though this is not guaranteed.
- A different ceremony, the 'Sunday Parade', takes place on Sundays.
A guided tour of the Changing of the Guard ceremony, followed by entry to Buckingham Palace.
About this experience
Buckingham Palace has stood as the official London residence of the British monarchy for generations, and this tour gets you close to two of its biggest draws in one outing. You'll start outside, watching the Changing of the Guard alongside a guide who explains the ceremony's history as the King's Guards march to a military band. Depending on the Household Cavalry's schedule, you'll see either the Changing of the Foot Guards or the Horse Guards.
From there, you'll head inside the palace itself, where an audioguide walks you through the State Rooms. Expect chandeliers, gilded ceilings, and pieces from the Royal Collection including Sèvres porcelain and English and French furniture considered among the finest in the world. Your guide's commentary outside pairs with the audioguide inside to give context to both the ceremony and the palace's history, from royal protocol to the stories behind individual rooms.
This combination of guided tour and self-paced audio commentary makes it easy to take in the pageantry of the guard ceremony and the detail of the interiors without rushing either. It's a straightforward way to see two of London's most recognisable royal sights in a single visit.
What to expect
The tour begins outside Buckingham Palace, where you'll join your guide to watch the Changing of the Guard. They'll walk you through the ceremony's history and traditions as the King's Guards march to the sound of a military band, giving you a close-up view of their precision drills. Depending on the day's schedule, this may be the Changing of the Foot Guards or the Horse Guards.
Afterwards, you'll head inside the palace to explore the State Rooms at your own pace using the official audioguide. Highlights include lavish apartments, sparkling chandeliers, and treasures from the Royal Collection such as Sèvres porcelain and fine period furniture. The audio commentary fills in the history of the furnishings and the royal family, rounding out what you learned outside during the ceremony.
Things to note
- Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be standing and walking during the guard ceremony
- Arrive with time to spare to get a good vantage point for the Changing of the Guard
- The audioguide inside the palace is self-paced, so allow enough time to go through it fully
- London weather is unpredictable, so bring a layer or umbrella just in case
- Photography rules may vary between the outdoor ceremony and inside the State Rooms, so check signage on site
