Changing of the Guard tours and tickets

Changing of the Guard questions, answered

What is the best tour of Changing of the Guard?

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour is the highest ranked option, scoring 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 883 traveler reviews, from $15 per person. We rank 221 experiences at Changing of the Guard in London, and Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace London Walking Tour and London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour with Local Guide are the closest alternatives.

How much do Changing of the Guard tickets and tours cost?

$1 is the lowest entry price we track, on Westminster Parliament and Palaces Walking Tour in London. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions cost more, and prices move with the date and time slot you pick. Changing of the Guard itself is free to enter, so you are paying for the guide, transport or timed access.

How long should I spend at Changing of the Guard?

The experiences we rank run about 4.8 hours on average, from short timed-entry visits to half-day guided tours that pair Changing of the Guard with other London highlights. Allow extra time for security lines at peak hours.

Is Changing of the Guard worth visiting?

Changing of the Guard holds a 4.5 out of 5 traveler rating from 64,762 reviews. Across the 221 bookable experiences we rank here, the top score is 93 out of 100, which reflects sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, price fairness and cancellation flexibility rather than marketing copy.

Can I cancel a Changing of the Guard booking?

186 of the 221 experiences we rank here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The cancellation window is shown on each experience page before you book.

Where is Changing of the Guard?

Changing of the Guard is in London, United Kingdom at Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London, SW1 1AA. Meeting points for guided experiences are on the voucher after booking, and most sit within easy reach of public transport.

What else is there to do near Changing of the Guard?

London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. Outty ranks every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, grouped into most popular, top rated, family friendly, food and drink, culture and nightlife, so you can build the rest of the day around your Changing of the Guard slot.