Changing of the Guard: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in London

Duration1h 15m - 1h 30m

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LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

View London's iconic Changing of the Guard from three less common vantage points. Explore at your own pace with this affordable self-guided walking tour.

• Learn to spot and decipher differences between the uniforms and find out the best times to view the emblematic ceremony
• Hear from producer, Sean Moran, one of Context Travel's local expert tour guides
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone and headphones
Food and Drinks
Transportation

What to expect

St. James's Park
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Starting outside St. James‘ Park, you‘ll see the iconic guards in their bright red jackets and black bearskin helmets, supported by their regimental bands which provide a tuneful backdrop to your walk.
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Stand on the Mall, where the world comes to get a grandstand view of royal events like weddings, coronations, and funerals.
Admiralty Arch
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As you witness the ceremony, you’ll learn to identify the different guards, by looking at the feathers in their caps and the buttons on their jackets.
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You‘ll also walk in the footsteps of Charles I on his way to being executed, and see a statue of the famous French General, Charles De Gaulle, in the very square where he set up his government while in exile during World War II.
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial
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By the end of this hour-long tour, you‘ll have witnessed the Changing of the Guard from a different perspective, and gained a new appreciation for the ceremony.
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On this tour, you'll hear the stories behind the Duke of York Memorial.
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Take in the National Police Memorial while learning about it on this self-guided audio tour.
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The changing of the guard ceremony in London is known around the world for its precision and spectacle. Most visitors view the event from Buckingham Palace, but on this walking tour with Context Travel and London-based scholar and royal expert, Sean Moran, you‘ll experience it from three less common vantage points.
Banqueting House
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The tour ends with a visit to the Household Cavalry where you‘ll be able to get up close to the guards and their stunning black horses. You’ll also find out what the requirements are for a horse to join the cavalry!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends in front of Banqueting House.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please Note: Tickets or entrance fees are not included in the price of this tour.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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~~$19.99~~ $15.99 per person

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