Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore the State Apartments of Buckingham Palace; they are only open for two short months each year. Tickets are limited, and demand is high! Here we include a guided stroll down The Mall and through one of London's most beautiful royal parks, as well as a glimpse into the lives of the Royal Family.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance

Unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages

Photography is not permitted within Buckingham Palace but is allowed within the gardens

This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking, and stairs.

*Special for 2023! The outfits worn by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Coronation will go on display as part of the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Expert local guide

New for 2025: The King’s Tour Artists Exhibition

Headsets where appropriate

Guided walking tour

Audio guide for Buckingham Palace

Entrance ticket for Buckingham Palace

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

What To Expect

St. James's Park

Your regal tour begins at the Duke of York Column, located on St. James’, where you’ll greet your guide and embark on a walking tour of London’s royal monuments. During the stroll to your first site, your guide provides history-rich commentary that offers insight into the British monarchy’s illustrious reign. Stop at St. James’ Palace, which has played host to iconic royals including Princess Diana and Anne Boleyn, before you continue into St. James’ Park — a green lung formerly home to the Royal Zoo. Stroll down The Mall, designed to represent a giant red carpet leading to Buckingham Palace, and pass by the home of Princes Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, Clarence House.

•Admission Not Applicable

Buckingham Palace

Then, approach the gates of Buckingham Palace, arguably the world’s most famous royal residence. Open for only two months a year, the opportunity to visit the State Apartments is a rare and exciting experience. With an audio guide to direct your exploration, you’ll delve into the lavish chambers of the British Monarchy: marvel at the opulent décor and admire rooms swathed in sumptuous upholstery, chandeliers, and priceless art. See, too, important pieces from the royal collection such as Sèvres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.

2 hours•Admission Included

Options

Buckingham + Walking Tour

Buckingham Palace Ticket with Royal London Walking Tour

Reviews

4.31

169 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

114

Marked up price, worth the money though
Sierra B,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
If you aren’t lucky enough to grab tickets from the Buckingham Palace website before they’re sold out, it’s definitely worth buying them here even with the marked up price. I highly recommend everyone to tour this gem of a Palace. From the floor to the ceiling, it is immaculately decorated with very fine details. They have art dating back to the 1300s. No pictures are allowed, be respectful. At then end of the tour they have a cafe where you can get something to eat and relax. A short walk across the garden, there is a bathroom/water station and a souvenir store. To exit the grounds, you walk down a path just beyond the store. Take your time and take in all of the beauty, it really is a magical place. My only issue was that we were a little late to the tour, so they wouldn’t let us in. It’s crazy they have no flexibility knowing that many people do run late. However, they did move our tour to another date so I was thankful for that considering how the ticket is 3x more expensive than getting them directly from BP. Here’s a tip, and something that other people did that I should have done myself. They do a guided tour to the Palace doors which takes about an hour. If you’re running behind, find your group walking on the street before they’re get to the Palace entrance. They can check you in as they walk up to the entry or when you get to the Palace entry. Once they go inside then you’re out of luck and should call to reschedule.
Louise was great! Funny...
Valerie B,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Louise was great! Funny and informative on the way to Buckingham Palace. Then self guided audio tour inside which was great
Unique London Experience
Kelly M,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Loved getting a look inside Buckingham Palace and the walking tour prior was very informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny!
Palace tour
David S,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The tour guide was only with you for a short time then you were on you own she was good and well informed enjoyed
Very disorganized and too crowded.
Rajiv E,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
2.00
This tour operator is very disorganized and booked way too many people on the tour. Best just to book the palace tour directly with the palace.