Be early (9.30) to ensure a spot at the gates and actually be able to see something. Very busy with hundreds of tourists. Pushing and shoving aside it's fun to watch. Although after 15 minutes and a Michael Jackson medley later you sort of start to hope it's over soon. Especially if you're in front as you can't.really leave.

Perhaps should be there 1-2 hours before the changing guard begin to get a good view location. Otherwise, not much to see other than a lot and lots of people standing in front of you! Beware of pickpocket too.

Ever since the second world war when soldiers are not often seen wearing anything other than their fighting khaki, it has been the exception to see soldiers looking smart. The ones I saw were very proud of their regiments and seemed pleased to be part of the Changing of the Guard - even if it does delay the traffic!

Turn up early to get a good spot. I was lucky and got a spot right by the gates- I liked how the band played tunes from "The Lion King" for the young people... a nice touch to a traditional ritual.

We got to Buckm Palace just ahead of the Horseguards, so at about 10.45 we started to walk alongside them. There was already a crowd at the Palace. The roads get shut off so make sure you're in the right place for getting where you want to be afterwards or during if you need to move on - eg: for... More

We decided to check out the changing of the guards on Sunday. There were TONS of people so we couldn't really see anything. You'd have to arrive 2+ hours before the changing to hold a spot, but you have to decide if you want to be close to the street to watch the guards arrive, or close to the palace... More

I went with my family to see the Changing of the Guard, and at first, I was very excited to see the ceremony for the first time. Unfortunately, for a shorter person (I'm 5'4''), for the majority of the event all I could see were the backs of people's heads. Some of the guards are on horses, but most are... More

My wife and I are very glad we had an opportunity to see the changing of the guard, but we will not have to ever do it again. We really wouldn't recommend it though. We got there about 45 minutes early and it started around 11:15. There was so much nonsense of one single man walking back and forth 3... More

Stumbled upon it!! great to see the whole pomp and ceremony of the changing of the guard. Well worth checking the timing of this and making a point to see it