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Private Changing of the Guard Experience

Name: Private Changing of the Guard Experience
Brand: The Great Weekender LTD
SKU: 21259
Price: 372.9 USD
Availability: InStock

Activity Duration (12 hours to 1 day)

Moderate

Hosted in English

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Private Changing of the Guard Experience

Overview

Meet your host

Itinerary

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Overview

About

Get ready to experience one of London’s most iconic scenes, the Changing of the Guard, with your own personal guide. They’ll sneak you away from the crowds, ensuring you get an excellent view of the iconic process—as they answer your questions and more. You’ll also see Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, and beyond, getting a deep dive into Royal London.

At a Glance

Ages: Ages 0-120
Type: Mobile ticket
Duration: 2h 30m
Live Guide: English

What you'll do

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At:

Changing of the Guard, Constitution Hill Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA England

Experience the Changing of the Guard as you watch this spectacular sight, where your guide gets you up-close to the action.

You will hear the story behind the changing of the guards, the traditions and the palaces in the district. You will hear about the King's Guard and their iconic scarlet uniforms including their distinctive bearskin hats.

You will get to see the best of this military procedure which in total lasts over 1 hour. You will have plenty of time to ask your guide questions as you hear about Kings and Queens, admire the statues and see the palaces and monuments.

You will see every part of the changing of the guard and its process, hearing the most intriguing tale of the Royal family.

Duration: 1 hour

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.

Start: Pickup at the meeting point.

Constance Fund fountain of Diana, London SW1A 1RN, UK

I will meet your group outside the Dian fountain.

Pickup details

I will factor in pickup times into the tour.

Hotel pickup offered

Additional pickup options

Constance Fund fountain of Diana, London SW1A 1RN, UK

End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

Guide is licensed or certified

What is not included?

Lunch will need to be bought for the guide.
You may be required to use a bus and therefore buy Oyster Card tickets beforehand.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Meet your host

The Great Weekender LTD

Host since 2001

“We help people experience places properly - through story, context, and local insight.” At The Great Weekender, we create small-group tours that go beyond the surface - designed to help you truly understand the places you visit. From the stories behind the British Museum to the culture and identity of neighbourhoods like Brixton, our experiences are built around story, context, and local insight. No rushed itineraries. No generic tours. Just thoughtfully designed experiences that make your time count.

Itinerary

London Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Private Changing of the Guard Experience in London, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 1 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.

No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Changing of the Guard

Stop: 60 minutes

Experience the Changing of the Guard as you watch this spectacular sight, where your guide gets you up-close to the action. You will hear the story behind the changing of the guards, the traditions and the palaces in the district. You will hear about the King's Guard and their iconic scarlet uniforms including their distinctive bearskin hats. You will get to see the best of this military procedure which in total lasts over 1 hour. You will have plenty of time to ask your guide questions as you hear about Kings and Queens, admire the statues and see the palaces and monuments. You will see every part of the changing of the guard and its process, hearing the most intriguing tale of the Royal family.