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Changing of the Guard

| Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA, England
+44 303 123 7300
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A must see in London, outside Buckingham Palace, but check out the schedule as it only happens daily from May to July, otherwise on alternate days
  • Excellent33%
  • Very good31%
  • Average24%
  • Poor8%
  • Terrible4%
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Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
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| Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA, England
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Be warned get there early or stand at the back like we did. A great spectacle and always very smartly carried out to the highest standards.

1  Thank John M
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Not seen this since I was a young girl but thankfully tradition remains. Arrive early for best view and just watch and enjoy.

1  Thank DysonsOnTour
Reviewed 1 week ago

It was good but there were so many people. If you were not right at the gates you could barely see anything and with all the cameras/cell phones on the selfie sticks made it even hard to get on your tippy toes and see anything....More

1  Thank Anne C
Reviewed 1 week ago

If you have kids be sure to arrive early or it is not going to be easy to see. It is always an interesting watch but it helps to have read about it before going you so know what is going on.

Thank NZ88
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

There's just one key point to this unique sight - go as early as you can for the best view. Yes, you'll stand a bit longer and you'll need something to entertain your kids while you wait, but it'll be worth it as you'll all...More

Thank Ian M
Reviewed 1 week ago

I accidentally stumbled across this and was thoroughly impressed by the spectacular. Highly recommended.

Thank millismum
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Review by Dr Sim. A must see for tourist. Typical pom and splendour of the British Military. However, it is bit hot in June when I was there. Bring an umbrella. Go early to get a good place to view the event. Check the days....More

Thank drsim001
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Nothing real exciting about some soldiers walking around with their music playing. So many people takes away from the experience since everyone is trying to get the best photo. Once they are in the gates, unless you have a good spot by showing up a...More

Thank Justin F
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

You can see that guards are changing. Personally I had to stay there and watch it Coz everyone else wanted to. Am not a fan.

Thank Agata D
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We arrived 45 minutes early on a drizzly day and it was already pretty full. We secured a spot on the right side (left of the protected/secure driveway) and got a great view when the marched in and performed a few exercises. However the guard...More

Thank Edelan
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and a short stroll along The Mall leads to Buckingham
Palace. Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column are just
up the road as well. As captivating as the
architecture is, the wonders of Mother Nature are
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Nelykel
15 July 2017|
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Response from Bigmamma54 | Reviewed this property |
It's starts at 11am Mon, Wed, Fri and Sunday
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angelsmil3
2 May 2017|
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Response from Mario44globetrotter | Reviewed this property |
Hi. All the answers you have so far received are appropriate and helpful. Just I can add that after the ceremony you visit the Mews (royal carriages) Museum whose entrance is on the left side of Buckingham Palace. Next... More
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lauragalwaycity
12 April 2017|
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Response from AussieSK | Reviewed this property |
From January to March, weather permitting, the ceremony lasts about 45 minutes on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday . From April until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year, weather permitting... More
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