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This 2-hour walking tour with a local guide takes you to Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the British monarch, and the Changing of the Guard. Your guide shares fascinating stories about the palace's long history and its role as a royal residence. Watch the Changing of the Guard, a tradition dating back more than 500 years to the reign of Henry VII, accompanied by a military band, and learn how the ceremony works. The guards in their red tunics and bearskin hats are a sight not to be missed in London.
Meet your guide next to the Diana fountain near Green Park station to start the walking tour. Your guide explains the long history of Buckingham Palace and its role as the monarch's official London residence. The palace is viewed from the outside; entry is not included.
The highlight of the tour is the Changing of the Guard, a ceremony that has captivated visitors for centuries. Listen to your guide explain how this tradition, dating back more than 500 years to the reign of Henry VII, is carried out, and watch the guards change over with precision accompanied by a military band.
See the guards up close in their eye-catching red tunics and distinctive bearskin hats. The military band plays a wide range of music, from traditional military pieces to modern tunes.
Meeting point :
Constance Fund fountain of Diana
Constance Fund fountain of Diana, London SW1A 1RD, UK
Meeting point directions:
Meet your guide next to the statue of the goddess Diana just outside the south Piccadilly exit of Green Park Underground station. You will see a wooden kiosk on your left.
Constance Fund fountain of Diana, London SW1A 1RD, UK