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Buckingham Palace And Changing Of The Guard - London

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 3 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Details :
    10:00am (Sunday) Meeting Point - Duke of York Column. Details at Booking 10:45am (Mon to Sat) Meeting Point - Duke of York Column. Details at Booking

Overview

One cannot have an overall British experience without getting a view of the traditions and culture of it. This tour offers you a rare opportunity to witness the Changing of the Guard and the Buckingham Palace, that stays open for only two months, each year. Show around by an expert local guide, who fills you in about the place through vivid stories, so that the experience gets etched in your mind while you savor the place, bit by bit. 

Highlights

  • Witness customs, such as Changing of the Guard
  • Get a glimpse into the life of the Royal Family
  • Rare opportunity to visit the Buckingham Palace
  • City Wonders has secured all of the above opportunities for you, with less time spent waiting in lines

Know More about this tour

We begin with a world-famous ceremony and the oldest tradition at Buckingham Palace – the Changing of the Guard. Held either at the palace itself or at Horse Guards Parade, your expert local guide will navigate you through the crowds to a prime view spot of this time-honored ritual. Here you’ll be entertained with colorful commentary about the pageantry and history behind the ceremony of the Queen’s red tunic-wearing Foot Guards and their famous bearskin hats as they march with the military band or Household Calvary (depending on location). Note: this part of the tour is subject to weather.

Then on to Buckingham Palace, it looks like a grand bastion to the rest of us, but to Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, it’s home sweet home. Only open to visitors once a year for two short months, this is your rare opportunity to explore the State Apartments of the world’s most adored royal family. Get a glimpse into what life is like behind the locked gilded doors and stand in awe amongst the lavish rooms, glittering crystal chandeliers and opulent furnishings.

Due to the short period in which this tour is possible, tickets can be difficult to secure on your own, but with City Wonders, your entrance is pre-booked and access is guaranteed. We prearranged admission so you can spend more time appreciating the life of British royalty. Take time to appreciate some of the Royal Collection’s greatest treasures: Sèvres porcelain, the finest English and French furniture in the world, masterful paintings and ornate décor - many of which were gifts from Heads of State around the world and throughout the centuries.

The official Palace audio guide will introduce you to the history within the walls of Buckingham Palace and its treasured belongings. Though no local guides are allowed to speak inside the palace, your City Wonders expert will captivate you with stories of its most famous (and infamous) residents and colorful historical commentary about the life and traditions of the Royal Court before you set off to see it on your own.

Immerse yourself in London’s most popular, time-honored and absolutely cherished traditions as only City Wonders can deliver on our Buckingham Palace Tour including the Changing of the Guard.

Inclusions

  • Rare chance to see the State Apartments of Buckingham Palace.
  • Only open to the public for two months per year.
  • Guaranteed Timed Entry to save time.
  • Watch the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony.
  • Small groups of only 25 people or fewer.
  • Audio headsets when appropriate to best hear your guide.
  • NOTE: Depending on the day you will see either the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade. On some occasions, the Changing of the Guard may be cancelled at short notice.

Cancellation Policy

  • If you cancel between 0 hrs To 24 hrs before scheduled tour departure, the cancellation charge will be 100%
  • If you cancel between 1 days To 180 days before scheduled tour departure, the cancellation charge will be 0%
  • Please note that in case of No show, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the listed tour fare.
  • Please note tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.