The ceremnony is incredibly well planned and executed. You need to allow quite some time. Try to get to your chosen position soon after 10am The ceremony itself starts around 1045 and runs till about 1130. Always check the web-site as the schedule can change and look out to see which bands will be marching. It's all managed with a light-touch, but remember ... those guns are real ... and loaded

You do not need to stand by the Victoria statue to view the ceremony. Start outside the square on the left as you face the palace. You can watch the troops march past. Afterward, head over to St. James Palace. When the Guard retires, they march there so you can see them again but from much closer.

Another classic experience for a visitor to London. We have been before but it is always worth seeing. There are multiple places to see parts of the ceremony but it is impossible for one person to see everything. I waited on the Mall and saw the guard marching to the Palace and the horse guard marching away - all within a few feet of me and with few other people around. My family went to the Palace and saw more of the ceremony but the area was very crowded even in November and it was difficult to see much (other than everyone else's cell phones taking pictures) unless you are right up front at the Palace fence. There are several other places to see parts of the ceremony. The ceremony seemed longer and more elaborate than in the past, perhaps because the Korean President was visiting and the King was in residence at Clarence House nearby. Best to get there really are stake out a position with a good view over an hour ahead.

Brought my kids to watch this. It’s a spectacle to watch. Although in all honesty, it’s nothing too spectacular, it was a unique experience for the kids. Make sure to check the website before going, as days of the event may change. Also check for weather, as it’s completely outdoors and there’s no cover.

I've been to London many times but this is the first time I was able to see Changing of the Guard. Even though it was on a cold January day, I very much enjoyed watching. I saw the change from Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards to Number 9 Company Irish Guards. it was interesting to see their uniforms. One of the aspects I enjoyed most was watching and listening to music from the Band of the Coldstream Guard, the Band of the Irish Guards and Pipes of Number 12 Company Irish Guards.

It is amongst Londons leading tourist attractions and a great spectacle. Wonderful to hear the band playing as it marches between St James’s and Buckingham Palace’s. The mounted cavalry are a wonderful sight too.