Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour
Overview
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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.
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.
Options
Buckingham + Walking Tour
Buckingham Palace Ticket with Royal London Walking Tour
Reviews
292 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
WE Were Treated Like ROYALTY!
Ciao Cle,
Oct 19, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful tour! The young lady we had (forgive me, I can not remember her name), but I will tell you she was a beautiful black woman, probably mid twenties, with a sassy sense of humor! I was on crutches, and she made sure I was ok every step of the tour! She even helped three ladies in our group check their luggage somewhere before entering the palace! Once you enter the Palace, you go at your own speed (if you are at all handicapped, I suggest you ask for the office that caters to you; they supply elevators and shortcuts!) The whole tour was fascinating! Be sure to stop. near the gardens and have tea or a sandwich - very worth it! (I might add, always check out your meeting spot and transportation the day before. Good planning is essential. No one wants to wait for latecomers.
Excellent Tour
R3157WZchristineb,
Oct 6, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was so much fun. David our tour guide was great. We are a family of 5 and he definitely entertained us. It’s worth the money . He gave us lots of information that we did not know. Once we’re done with the waking tour they gave us the tickets to tour the palace. They gave us headsets and we walked around on our own. I definitely recommend to do this tour.
Wonderful guide
mrbmrsbballnet,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jeramy was great. So appreciated the personal audio. Being a senior, the walking pace was just right.
Had a great tour!
Kelly B,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Easy meet up point and the audio devices were great so everyone could hear the tour guide. Enjoyed the tour guides energy and historical information along the walk to the Buckingham Palace!
Buckingham Palace
James R,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good & informational tour that really covered the vast history of England & the Monarchy. I recommend
Liz from Australia not Linda from Florida
Graham D,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00That it doesn't start at the Palace - totally on us for not reading the information completely but thankfully we still caught our group with Louise. Had a lot of interesting commentary to cover sites up the Mall but was heavy on American references. Once you get into the Palace, its a Palace based audio tour. Still great, thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Louise was fabulous. Full...
Janet M,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Louise was fabulous. Full of historical information given in a very amusing way. We loved the tour and especially her.
Tea with the King
John D,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00A lot of walking. An hour walk with the guide from the starting point to Buckingham Palace. Then walking through rooms in the palace. Can be crowded. Well worth it.
Walking the Mall at Buckingham Palace
Nancy N,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and helpful, with a good sense of humor. We learned about more than just the palace itself, great history lesson.
A good introduction to Buckingham Palace
Chuck M,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00The relatively short tour was a good introduction to the audio tour of Buckingham Palace. Our tour guide, Ian, was very good.
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