{"id":5447,"date":"2021-04-12T10:34:36","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T10:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/privatelondon.tours\/buckingham-palace-tours\/"},"modified":"2024-04-06T21:06:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T21:06:22","slug":"buckingham-palace-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/privatelondon.tours\/buckingham-palace-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Buckingham Palace Tours &#8211; Changing Of The Guard at Buckingham Palace"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Buckingham Palace Tours<\/h1>\n<div class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-hidden\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-none\n          individual-animation-none\n          individual-text-animation-none\n        \" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \" style=\"max-width: 2500px;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \" style=\"padding-bottom: 75%;\" data-animation-role=\"image\"><br \/>\n<noscript><\/noscript><span style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.95em; font-weight: 600; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Visit Buckingham Palace and watch the Changing Of The Guard Ceremony<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Live like royalty as you join a Buckingham Palace tour.<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">When can I visit Buckingham Palace?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Visits to Buckingham Palace\u2019s State Rooms are available in the summer. Visits may also be available on a limited basis during select weeks in the Winter as part of small group tours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">During the summer opening, visitors are provided with a multimedia guide as they tour Buckingham Palace, its State Rooms. Guests may also visit the Buckingham Palace gardens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">How much does it cost to visit Buckingham Palace?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">The cost to visit Buckingham Palace costs around \u00a330 for adults and \u00a320 for children (under 17) and disabled visitors. Under 5s do not pay to enter. For the garden highlights tour add an extra \u00a310 to \u00a315 per person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Can we visit Buckingham Palace with a private tour guide?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">No. External tour guides are NOT permitted inside Buckingham Palace, so visits are self-guided or with a Buckingham Palace guide. Buckingham Palace tours usually take about 2 hours for the full experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">During most of the year, you can enjoy the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. There is no cost to attend this ceremony and our guides can include it in your <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/privatelondon.tours\/tour\/london-day-trips-full-day-trips-in-london-7-hrs\/\">tour of London<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">, securing you the best position \u2013 this is a must-see event. We <\/span><em style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">can<\/em><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> offer you visits inside Kensington Palace, <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"\/tour\/hampton-court-palace-private-tour-guide\/\">Hampton Court Palace<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> and <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"\/tour\/private-windsor-castle-tour-guide-from-london\/\">Windsor Castle<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.56em; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Changing The Guard At Buckingham Palace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous ceremonies anywhere in the world. We allow you to join in the experience with a unique Changing the Guard walking tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Not many countries have a monarchy or a military ceremony that takes place with dozens of guards, a marching band and enough pride to fill your heart with joy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">The wrong way to see Buckingham Palace&#8217;s Changing of the Guard is to turn up at 11:00 when the ceremony starts and think you can watch everything. The ceremony is very popular with thousands of people attending every day during peak season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guard Times and Dates:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">One of the most common questions we get asked is \u201cWhat time is Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace?\u201d. The ceremony takes place on set days (usually Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) each week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">If there is heavy rain, the ceremony does not take place. It can also be impacted by major events such as marathons, races and public\/bank holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What time does the Changing of the Guard start in London?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">The Changing of the Guard schedule and timetable dictates that the New Guards reach Buckingham Palace at 11:00am precisely &#8211; but there is action from about 10:35am onwards if you are standing in the right place &#8211; and the ceremony ends around 11:30am.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">The best way to see the event is, of course, include this as part of a custom walking tour or a dedicated <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"\/tour\/london-day-trips-full-day-trips-in-london-7-hrs\/\">Changing of the Guard tour<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">. As part of your private, guided experience we will take you to a little-known spot where you can see the Guards preparing for their change. Your <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"\/tour\/london-day-trips-full-day-trips-in-london-7-hrs\/\">Changing the Guard walking tour<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> uses your guide\u2019s knowledge to beat the crowds at Buckingham Palace and see much more than the hoards of visitors wondering where to stand to get a good view. Let your Private London tours guide do the work for you with our Changing the Guard tours option. With us, you can even march with the guards on the route to the palace, have fun, hear all about the royals and make the best use of your time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Many people also call this ceremony the \u2018Changing of the Guard\u2019, or the \u2018Guard Change\u2019 &#8211; all these terms are used interchangeably.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Visit Royal London and see the <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"\/tour\/london-chauffeured-car-tours-full-day\/\">Changing of the Guard with a tour guide<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">. 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