London · BUCKINGHAM PALACE TOURS
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Palace opening dates, guard schedules and crowd lines change the experience. Compare State Rooms entry, royal walking routes and Changing of the Guard tours, including where each one stands when the ceremony begins.
Tour Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms with a multimedia guide, see Royal Collection masterpieces, then relax at the Garden Café in a timed, self-paced visit.
“It was absolutely wonderful to see the inside of the palace. (The map link of the meeting point from the GYG app brought us to the other side of the gate. Please fix the link.)”
2-hour guided walk from Green Park to Westminster, with royal palace stories and official Guard ceremonies when your day lines up.
“It was really good, sadly the changing cerenomy was cancelled because of the weather but the guide handled it perfectly and show us historical buildings and shared a lot of stories with us about them indtead. Overally it was a good experience and I didn’t regret booking it.”
Follow the Guards from Waterloo Place to Buckingham Palace, learn uniform symbolism, and enjoy smart photo stops with a live guide.
“It was amazing … the guide knew the exact route where to watch the guards and shared many good to know facts during the trip .. very supportive and insightful”
Prime Changing of the Guard viewing plus Westminster sights: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, 10 Downing Street, and Horse Guards Parade.
“John is amazing. He was knowledgeable, friendly and knew all the good spots, he got us ahead of other guides. We were very lucky to see the King coming out of the Clarence house, which does not happen always.”
Guided Changing of the Guard walking tour in London from Piccadilly to the Mall, with palace views, royal context, and a local guide.
“We had a great time and I would highly recommend this to everyone. Our tour guide was amazing and the entire family loved it!!!!!!”
Visit the working Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, see the Diamond Jubilee and Gold State Coaches, and meet the horses that pull them.
“We really enjoyed this. It was so fun to see the coaches right after they were used by the royal family for King Charles III and Camilla’s Coronation. .”
Prebook Buckingham Palace and catch the Changing of the Guard with a guided walk, prime viewing spots, and an audio-led State Rooms visit.
“I think it’s on everyone’s bucket list to go into Buckingham Palace, it did not disappoint. We finished the tour with a gin sorbet.”
Guided Changing of the Guard tour with headsets, top photo stops, and an expert route that avoids the worst palace-area crowds.
“Anna was a great guide, perfectly balancing anecdotes with historical facts and entertainment. We had a great spot at the end of the tour to see the retreating guards before they went off duty. Well done!”
Skip-the-line access to Buckingham Palace state rooms plus a guided royal walk through the Mall and St. James’s Park.
“Our tour guide “Beefeater Barney” was funny and full of very interesting historical highlights! Highly recommend and it’s true that while the tour itself is only an hour, you need an entire day to see all there is to see!”
See Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben on a guided walk with pre-booked Abbey entry.
“Connor was a very engaging and entertaining guide who was extremely knowledgeable ranging from facts, dates and people to interesting trivia, like Florence Nightingale. He managed to get us to places at the right time and gave us ample free time for photos and breaks. Despite getting drenched, he maintained his sense of humour throughout the tour.”
Watch London’s Changing of the Guard with included headsets and a small group, plus smart viewing spots ending near Buckingham Palace.
“Walking tour for 90 mins history and watching at several locations through st James park and past Clarence House”
Guided Changing of the Guard from Victoria Palace Theatre with prime viewing spots, royal landmarks, and a Horseguards photo.
“This was a wonderful experience and well worth the money. We got to see up-close and experience far more than if we just showed up on our own. The information on the history and details was fantastic too!”
Small-group Changing of the Guard walk in London with smart viewing spots, royal trivia, and stops at St James’s, Horse Guards and Buckingham Palace.
“You will see far more on this tour than fighting the crowd at the palace. Much more enjoyable!! Plus you will learn a lot on interesting history!”
A small-group, half-day Westminster walk that hits Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey with pre-booked entry.
“Mark is an excellent tour guide with lots of knowledge and personality to match - very funny and entertaining guy!!!”
Walk past Buckingham Palace and watch Guard Mounting up close, with a local guide explaining 500 years of tradition in 2 hours.
“Our tour guide (Joe) was very informative. He was considerate and kind. He answered all my questions easily. He is an asset to your company.”
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