Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard with English Tea

In such a cosmopolitan city as London, it can be hard to get a sense of tradition and local culture, but there are a few standout experiences that every visitor should have – experiences that are uniquely British. Guaranteed Timed Entry to Buckingham Palace offers you a chance to escape the bustle of modern life to explore the age-old traditions, unchanged for hundreds of years.

We start our journey with one show in London that you really shouldn’t miss. The Changing of the Guard, either at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade, is an event that every visitor should be lining up to see. Dressed in their traditional uniform of red jackets and tall, fluffy back hats, the Palace Guards march alongside the Palace Band, with perfectly trained horses leading the charge. With an expert local guide on hand, you’ll secure the best spot possible from which to witness this event and get some background that will help you to appreciate this strange custom.