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Buckingham Palace State Rooms Tour + Changing of the Guard

Buckingham Palace State Rooms Tour + Changing of the Guard

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Tour Code: 50431

Live ~~per person~~

Departure City

London

End City

London

Duration

2 hours

Language

English Live

Highlights

• A rare opportunity to explore the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace • Groups of 25 people or fewer • Pre-booked admission to Buckingham Palace - no waiting in line! • Experience a quintessential London tradition: The Changing of the Guard

Itinerary

No visit to London is complete without seeing the Changing of the Guard and visiting Buckingham Palace. On our combo tour you can do both in one day. Your guide will take to a prime location to see the Changing of the Guard, after which we'll go inside Buckingham Palace for a rare glimpse at the home of the royal family. This is a rare opportunity as the palace opens its doors to visitors for a very limited time every year. Your royal London experience begins with the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. which takes place either at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade, depending on the day of the week. Your guide will make sure you are in a prime position to see this hugely popular and very crowded event, while filling you in on the history and pageantry behind the changing of the Queen's foot guards with their red tunics and unmistakable bearskin hats. Please keep in mind that the weather often dictates the schedule for the Changing of the Guard, which does not take place in the rain. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh open the doors of Buckingham Palace to visitors for just two months a year. This is a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse into the private residence of the royal family. Tickets are highly coveted and difficult to secure. Admission is pre-booked on our tour, which means access is guaranteed without waiting in line. See the sumptuous interiors and sparkling chandeliers of Queen Elizabeth II's private quarters. These rooms house some of the greatest treasures of the Royal Collection, including exquisite Sevres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. With the official audio guide you'll learn all about the palace's history and traditions as well as the stories behind the lavish decor. Many of the pieces were gifts from heads of state. Immerse yourself in the London of royals on our Buckingham Palace tour, including the Changing of the Guard!

Tips

Sold Out List: 08/14/2020: 10:30am 08/15/2020: 10:30am 08/16/2020: 09:45am

Visiting Attractions

Buckingham Palace

St. James's Park

Meeting & Transfer Info

Meeting Point

09:45 AM | London

Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton Terrace, London Duke of York column at Waterloo Place

10:30 AM | London

Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton Terrace, London Duke of York column at Waterloo Place

What’s Included

Includes

English-speaking tour guide

Entrance ticket for Buckingham Palace

Headsets when appropriate, so that you can always hear your guide

Excludes

Tips

Hotel pick-up, drop-off

All personal expenses

Special Notes

It is the responsibility of all those joining the tour to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before scheduled departure time. Guests arriving late will not be accommodated; tickets for missed tours are not eligible for a refund.

Canceling a booking can result in cancellation fees being applied by local operator, as outlined below:
-All cancellations are subject to a cancellation fee of 5% of the total charged per person.
-Cancellation request must be sent no less than 72 hours before departure time in order to receive a refund.
-No partial refunds will be given for cancellations made within 72 hours of a tour.
-No partial refunds are available once a tour has commenced.

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests in wheelchairs or those requiring special assistance. Strollers and baby carriages are not permitted on this tour.

Photography is not permitted inside Buckingham Palace, but is allowed in the gardens.

The weather in London is very unpredictable. Please bring adequate rain gear.

We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking.

We will do our best to be punctual and follow the itinerary. Unforeseen circumstances and other issues beyond our control do compel us to make last-minute changes on rare occasions.

Please note: In the event of rainy weather, the Changing of the Guard and will be replaced by an extended walking tour. This also applies to those Sundays when the Changing of the Guard is moved to an early morning time slot.

The local operator reserves the right to refuse participation on its tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly, or poses a threat to other guests or staff.

Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.

The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel

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