Buckingham Palace skip-the-line tour with Changing of the Guard
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Book your Buckingham Palace skip-the-line tour with Changing of the Guard, enter and explore the stunning palace and State Rooms with an audioguide.
Get the royal treatment in London with a narrated viewing of the Changing of the Guard and a visit to Buckingham Palace.
Highlights
- Experience the Changing of the Guard from a great viewpoint
- Listen to your guide's live commentary of the ceremony
- Enter Buckingham Palace immediately with pre-booked tickets
- Explore the State Rooms with an audioguide
Description
See the outfits worn by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Coronation too.You’ll meet your guide and be taken to an area with a prime view of the Changing of the Guard. This colorful ceremony is one of the oldest traditions at the Palace, with red tunics, bearskin hats, and occasionally pop music.Please note that if you book ...
What's Included
- Pre-booked admission to Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard (weather permitting), Expert, English-speaking tour guide, Headsets, when necessary, With audioguide
- Gratuities, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Food and beverages
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Daily Where: 9 Carlton House Terrace, St. James's, London SW1Y 5AJ, UK Meeting point: Please meet by the Duke of York column at Waterloo Place. This is the tall column with the statue on top. If you are arriving by tube, take the tube to Piccadilly Circus and take exit No. 3 onto Regent Street/St James. Walk south down Regent Street towards St James Park (do not walk north towards Oxford Street). Waterloo Place is at the end of Regent Street. You will see the tall column with a statue on top. If you arrive into Charing Cross Station, walk down the Mall towards Buckingham Palace. You will see the statue on your right at the top of some steps. The tour will end inside Buckingham Palace. What to remember: Not suitable for: Wheelchair users or guests with any impairments requiring special assistanceNot allowed: Photography is not permitted within Buckingham Palace but is allowed within the gardensStrollers or baby carriagesKnow in advance:The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace involves foot soldiers from the Household Division and occurs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade features mounted cavalry from the Household Cavalry and takes place daily, this is what you will see if you book a tour on Tuesday and Thursday. The former occurs at Buckingham Palace, while the latter is held at Horse Guards Parade near WhitehallOn Saturday, the show that takes place is known as the "Guard Mounting" or "Inspection of the New Guard" at House Guards Parade. The inspection involves the Captain of the New Guard inspecting the soldiers to ensure they are in proper order with their uniforms and equipment in pristine condition, before they take over their duties from the Old GuardThis is a tour that involves a reasonable amount of walking. Comfortable shoes are recommendedThe tour operator reserves the right to refuse any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or anyone whose behaviour is disorderly or poses a threat to other guests and staffThe tour operator will do everything within their power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected. However, due to issues beyond their control, timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions. Please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours due to the popularity of London’s sites When: On Sundays the tour will meet at 9.30am with a departure time of 9.45amOn Mondays to Saturdays the tour will meet at 10.15am with a departure time of 10.30am
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.