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The Guards Animal Army Tour

The ultimate family adventure: track down our most unusual soldiers!

Think the King's Guard are just about polished boots, scarlet tunics and tall bearskin hats?  Think again!  Behind the Guards' ceremonial and combat roles lies a true history of the unusual animal army that marched into battle, guarded the palaces, and saved soldiers' lives.

Led by our expert guide, this fun, family tour brings history to life for all ages, and explores the animals associated with the Guards.

30 minutes, perfect for families with children aged 5 to 12.

Price includes museum admission.

Ticket options

  • Adult: Guards Animal Army Tour
    Adult: Guards Animal Army Tour
    £11.00
    0 10 max
  • Over 65s: Guards Animal Army Tour
    Over 65s: Guards Animal Army Tour
    £9.00
    0 10 max
  • Young Person (16 - 25 years): Guards Animal Army Tour
    Young Person (16 - 25 years): Guards Animal Army Tour
    £8.00
    0 10 max
  • Serving Personnel (UK Armed Forces): Guards Animal Army Tour
    Serving Personnel (UK Armed Forces): Guards Animal Army Tour
    £5.00
    0 10 max
  • Serving Guardsmen: Guards Animal Army Tour
    Serving Guardsmen: Guards Animal Army Tour
    Free
    0 10 max
  • Child (6 - 15 years): Guards Animal Army Tour
    Child (6 - 15 years): Guards Animal Army Tour
    £3.00

    Must be accompanied by an adult over 16. Up to 4 children per accompanying adult.

    0 10 max

    Must be accompanied by an adult over 16. Up to 4 children per accompanying adult.

  • Child (0 - 5 years): Guards Animal Army Tour
    Child (0 - 5 years): Guards Animal Army Tour
    Free

    Must be accompanied by an adult over 16. Up to 4 children per accompanying adult.

    0 10 max

    Must be accompanied by an adult over 16. Up to 4 children per accompanying adult.

  • Ex-services (UK): Guards Animal Army Tour
    Ex-services (UK): Guards Animal Army Tour
    £8.00
    0 10 max
The Guards Animal Army Tour

The ultimate family adventure: track down our most unusual soldiers!

Think the King's Guard are just about polished boots, scarlet tunics and tall bearskin hats?  Think again!  Behind the Guards' ceremonial and combat roles lies a true history of the unusual animal army that marched into battle, guarded the palaces, and saved soldiers' lives.

Led by our expert guide, this fun, family tour brings history to life for all ages, and explores the animals associated with the Guards.

30 minutes, perfect for families with children aged 5 to 12.

Price includes museum admission.

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