UK · CHANGING OF THE GUARD & PALACE TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 changing of the guard & palace tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Buckingham Palace State Rooms via a self-guided multimedia tour in 9 languages, then unwind at the Garden Café. Timed entry.
“Really good tour excellent experience well worth the money . To see hidden treasure amazing the King and Queen allow us to see a part of working palace”
Kensington Palace tickets with an audio guide, royal state apartments, and the Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition through Nov 8, 2026.
“The audio media was very good, and the books in each room gave great explanation if you take the time to read them.”
Skip the line at Westminster Abbey with a Blue Badge guide, then walk Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Choose 3 or 4 hours.
“Natasha led a highly engaging walking tour of Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace that was both informative and enjoyable. Over roughly four hours, she maintained impressive energy and focus, bringing history to life with clarity and enthusiasm. Her bright, bubbly personality created a welcoming atmosphere, and her passion for the material was evident throughout. The tour was well paced, thoughtfully structured, and never felt tedious. This was a memorable experience, made especially enjoyable by Natasha’s warmth, professionalism, and infectious love for London’s history. Highly recommended.”
2-hour guided walk past St James’s Palace and Buckingham area, with Horse Guards parade and selective Foot Guards changing.
“Jo (Joanna) was an AMAZING tour guide! She took the time to talk about different buildings, sites and traditions. Very informative without feeling like she’s reading off a script. She’s engaging and asked the group questions to keep it lively. We saw the exchanging of the guards, many interesting buildings and overall jsut a great time! Highly recommend!”
Walk with a guide through London’s Changing of the Guard, decoding uniform symbolism and getting prime photo stops en route to Buckingham Palace.
“The guide, Nathan, made the tour. He was easy to understand, his voice projected so all could hear and his stories and wit were so fun.”
Changing of the Guard tour in London: Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, St James Park parakeets, and Westminster Abbey exterior, guided walk.
“Enjoyed this tour. Our guide was John and he did an excellent job. It was educational and John told some fun and interesting stories. He also made sure we had a front row seat for the changing of the guards. Highly recommend.”
See Buckingham Palace state rooms and the Changing of the Guard with a guide, headsets, and palace entry in about 2.5 hours.
“Our guide Sophie was quite knowledgeable and very entertaining. She continually kept us informed of the whole process. Above all took us to the best spot to see the soldiers marching by”
See the Changing of the Guard in London with a guided route, headsets, and top photo spots, plus optional Royal Mews and King’s Gallery tickets.
“Great tour just couldn’t understand what she was saying at times because of her accent. But she explained a lot to us.”
Skip the line to Buckingham Palace, then walk the Mall and St James’s Park with an expert guide and official audio in the State Apartments.
“Our guide, Carla, was so knowledgeable. Gave us history lessons that will stay in my tiny brain. Wish I had tipped her but I didn’t realize she was turning us loose at the palace.”
Guided 5-hour Westminster and Buckingham Palace walk with pre-booked Abbey entry and timed changing of the guard photo stops.
“Ash did a great job of explaining the history and importance of each stop on the tour. We enjoyed the puns along the way!”
Guided walk at Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard, with headsets, stories, and a great viewing plan.
“Guide(s) were informative and helpful, despite pour rain!”
March with the Guards on a crowd-smart Changing of the Guard walk from Piccadilly Circus to Buckingham Palace, with photo stops.
“Rachel was fantastic. Charming and witty and made for an enjoyable experience. Her knowing where to be and when gave us an up close and personal experience with the palace guards.”
Small-group royal sights in London: Changing of the Guard and skip-the-line Westminster Abbey, with optional river cruise and Tower.
“This was a great tour and I am very glad we did it. There is so much to see in Westminster Abbey, that I can not imagine trying to navigate it without a knowledgeable guide. Similarly, the changing of the guards can get crowded and overwhelming and it was great to have access to a local who knew where to go and when to get the best views. Not to mention to explain what was happening and why. I would highly recommend this tour. It was also reasonably priced compared to some others.”
Kensington Palace Gardens guided walk and Orangery afternoon tea with royal stories, British classics, and central meeting point.
“My friend and I had a wonderful experience at Kensington Gardens and the tour. I will say, we were unaware that the tour was going to be an hour long and other members of our group were also unaware that the booking came with the tour and not just the tea. If you are booking this for the tea, be aware this comes with a tour! This was a great experience and great tour guide but we were unaware of the tour until right before. The tour was somewhat of a long walk. I do recommend this though!”
Walk London royalty sights for 3 hours, with expert guide tips for the Changing of the Guard, plus Whitehall, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey.
“Absolutely fabulous tour, our guide John was amazing, full of information, took us to all the best spots and you could tell he had a real passion for history. He kept things really interesting and funny but we learnt so much!! Would highly recommend xx”
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