Tours from Home: Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Prior to the daily sensation of Harry and Meghan, and even before Wills and Kate caused a stir, the chatter surrounding the British Monarchy has been focused on the triumphal exchange between the Queen’s Guard and the New Guard, otherwise known as the Changing of the Guard. Since 1660, soldiers from two cavalry and five infantry have been in charge of protecting the Monarch.

This online tour experience is fit for a Royal, bringing the famed pomp and circumstance from the grand palaces of Buckingham and St James to your home. During this live experience, our official Blue Badge guide will break down the historic parade, delivering all the fascinating details of the ceremony that is one part military, one part aristocracy, and all parts British.

As cymbals crash and drum beats echo through The Mall, the familiar sea of red tunics approach while a bevy of black bearskin caps begin to bob your way - the feeling from the sidelines has become overwhelmingly English.

Over the course of an hour, our expert guide will showcase the various regiments that participate, and decode those uniforms - we definitely will be talking about the uniforms. Your guide will also explain why an army would go into battle wearing such a bright hue.

Engage in conversation, pose questions, and experience this live tour from the comfort of your home - a perfect experience for those who have yet to visit London, for travelers longing to go back, or history buffs eager to learn some overlooked secrets of the British Monarchy.

By booking this online tour, you receive a $25 gift voucher which you can use to book any Walks tour in one of our global destinations (valid for 2 years).

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All times specified are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)