Changing the Guard Ceremony guided walking tour
Art, culture and gastronomy
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See the famous Changing the Guard ceremony with a guide leading you to the best spots around Buckingham Palace to see the various stages of the ceremony.
See the world-famous Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace without the waiting and fuzz of the crowds.
Highlights
- See the famous Changing the Guard Ceremony
- Witness the ceremony without waiting in the crowds
- March alongside the Guards and Ceremonial Bands
- Enjoy the full experience with a fun guide
Description
This tour will show you various stages of the famous ceremony such as the inspection, Old Guard, New Guard and includes a march alongside the Guards and Ceremonial Bands.Your guide will give you the full experience with a good dose of humor, interesting facts, and anecdotes. One thing for sure, you won't stand in line before the palace gates for ho...
What's Included
- Walking tour, Guide
Important informations
- Instant confirmation e-Voucher COVID-19 information: There is a limit number of visitors, Government regulations compliant, Social distancing, Regular desinfection, Hands Sanitizers, Equipment sanitized Where: Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly, London, UK Meeting point: Meet outside the Criterion Theatre by the statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus tube station. What to remember: Please arrive 10 minutes before starting timeUnfortunately, this tour is not suited for people with walking disabilitiesKeep in mind that during this tour you will not stand at the Buckingham Palace gates to watch the part of the ceremony in the courtyardIn the unlikely event, the ceremony is canceled due to rain, you will watch the Wet Change (guards marching without music)The reduced family ticket includes 2 adults (age 18+) and 2 children (age 5-17) and requires a minimum of 4 ticketsStudents will be asked to show a valid student ID at the start of the tourThe British Army can alter, change or cancel the Guard Change Ceremony at their discretion, Keep in mind that this tour requires fast-paced walking and the area can be very crowded A maximum number of 25 people is set per groupThis tour will take place no matter the weather conditions, please dress according to weather conditions Please wear comfortable shoes suited for walking and a bottle of water with you When: Selected weekdays at 9.40amSundays at 9.15amTour finishes near Buckingham Palace at around 11.15amPlease refer to calendar for updated availability and starting times
- 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.