Landmark
Horse Guards (building)
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Horse Guards is a Palladian-style building on Whitehall, serving as the official entrance to St James's Palace and Buckingham Palace. Visitors can watch the mounted sentries on duty and explore the Household Cavalry Museum, which showcases the regiment's history, uniforms, and equipment. The building itself is a fine example of 18th-century architecture, with a central archway framing a view of the parade ground beyond.
Don't miss
- Watch the mounted sentries in their distinctive red tunics and plumed helmets
- Visit the Household Cavalry Museum to see ceremonial uniforms and stables
- Walk through the archway for a classic view of Horse Guards Parade
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Horse Guards (building)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inChanging of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace4.9★ · 1,031 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$19 per personSee dates →
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Private & flexibleRoyal London And Changing of Guard - Very Small Group Tour5★ · 14 travelers3–4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$90 per personSee dates →More attractions in London
