| ranked #6 out of 10 attractions | rated 2.10 out of 5 | total 129 votes |
Changing of the Guard
Why Changing of the Guard is one of the worst London tourist attractions
This London tourist attraction is entertaining for people who like dudes in red jackets and black fur hats marching around with outstretched legs in front of Buckingham Palace. The funniest thing is that they are not allowed to smile or react to the things people do in front of them - huge fun!
The actual changing of the guard is quite boring. If you want a good view, be early, because you won’t be the only tourist who wants to watch the changing of the guard. But be aware - you will wait much longer in front of the railing than watching the real action.
And if you’re really unlucky, you might get a dose of bad London weather in the bargain! We recommend this London tourist attraction for people with patience.
Address
Buckingham Palace,London SW1A 1AA
Opening times/Cost
The Changing takes place at 11.30am daily during the summer (May, June, July) and on alternate days in winter (August to April).No entrance fee.
Related links
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January 25, 2005 @ 6:11 pm
Markus said,
My god, they make a fuss about that! A little platoon of ridiculously dressed soldiers (you know the kind with a dead wombat as a hat) marches in, acc […] more
January 30, 2005 @ 5:11 pm
Denise said,
I was disappointed with the changing of the guard. We got there “early” but evidently, it wasn’t early enough and I couldn’t really see anything, exce […] more
May 20, 2005 @ 8:54 am
Denise said,
I recently visited London and waited 1.5 hours for the change. I had a front rail spot and thought this was a wonderful ceremony. It’s not every day i […] more
June 4, 2005 @ 11:25 pm
Ian Hodge said,
The Pageantry and the precision of the Guards were outstanding, but the music of the band throughout the ceremony was just to die for.
August 13, 2005 @ 11:55 pm
Pete said,
Denise - Next time may I suggest you take a chair with you to stand on then.
October 27, 2005 @ 11:17 pm
Matt said,
The changing of the guard is NOT a tourist attraction. It’s a military procedure that has been performed for generations and is not performed so a few […] more
November 10, 2005 @ 7:46 pm
hanna said,
i love london!
January 28, 2006 @ 3:01 pm
Sylvain said,
I say that who ever doesn’t appreciate the changing of the guard is disrespectful towards his queen and her majesty the queen. You do not even deserve […] more
March 7, 2006 @ 10:51 am
Melissa said,
It’s great if you’re into that. Just don’t go in January. Standing outside in the cold, damp weather for 2 hours isn’t the most fun.
March 8, 2006 @ 5:25 pm
M said,
Thanks for your website. I am a little confused and would love u to explain things better. I will be visiting london with my family and wanted to […] more
May 20, 2006 @ 6:40 am
rosey said,
Hey just wanted to say I have never been in London and this is one of the main thing I want to see ! I will be in London on friday and I am so excited […] more
July 29, 2006 @ 5:52 am
Andy said,
I think the best thing for you to do is just stay at home. You don’t seem to like anything. I’m really glad I don’t know you.
August 11, 2006 @ 10:49 am
Ellen said,
To all those using these reviews as a London tourist guide, ignore it! This guy is a total numbskull with no sense of history or heritage. London is a […] more
August 15, 2006 @ 2:57 pm
jordan said,
i love london
August 15, 2006 @ 3:01 pm
JORDAN said,
SUCK….STAND UNTIL LEG PAIN….JUST waited 1.5 hours for the change…I THINK U MUST BRING UR OWN CHAIR THERE….
February 24, 2007 @ 9:22 pm
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March 1, 2007 @ 3:56 am
Guides said,
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March 30, 2007 @ 10:11 am
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August 25, 2007 @ 11:57 am
CARMEN said,
Yes it is a long wait. Daughter and I went we had a rail spot so close you could almost touch them as they passed,(but dont as this will get you arres […] more