Buckingham Palace: Walking Tour with Entry & Audio Guide
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Ready to dive deeper into the Royal Family? Then don’t miss your chance to be enthralled by the stories surrounding the monarchy as you tour St. James Park, the Mall, and the palatial rooms in Buckingham Palace. Your guide has tales to tell about the former leper hospital near the palace, how important the street called the Mall is, and what you can expect to see inside the palace. An unforgettable morning getting to know the British Royals is waiting for you!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that Access to the special exhibition "The King’s Tour Artists" is a special addition available in 2025 only.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Skip-the-line Entry
Audio guide for the Buckingham Palace Tour
Group Size of Maximum 20
Access to the special exhibition "The King’s Tour Artists"
Guided Walking tour of St. James Park and the Mall
Admission ticket to Buckingham Palace
A friendly, English Speaking guide (for the walking tour part)
Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
Food & Beverages
Gratuities
What To Expect
St. James's Park
Your Royal experience begins in St James Square at our designated meeting point where you'll meet your guide and start of your walking tour of London's Royal monuments. Set off on a walking tour of London's royal landmarks while your guide shares history-packed commentary, shedding light on the illustrious reign of the British monarchy. Pause at St. James’ Palace, hosting iconic royals like Princess Diana and Anne Boleyn. Continue into St. James’ Park, a green haven once housing the Royal Zoo. Walk along The Mall, designed as a colossal red carpet leading to Buckingham Palace, and catch a glimpse of Clarence House, the residence of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.
Buckingham Palace
The palace waiting for you at the end of the Mall is what you came to see. Your guide will lead you to the correct entrance and verify your entry tickets, so you don’t have to worry about getting inside. Since no tour guides are allowed inside Buckingham Palace, they’ll make sure you’re set with your audio guide and bid you farewell. Some of the rooms we recommend to explore inside: - The Picture Gallery in the Palace - White Drawing Room - State Dining Room - Ballroom - Throne Room
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Buckingham Palace: Walking Tour with Entry & Audio Guide
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Terrible communication system
Maria M,
Sep 3, 2024
- Viator
1.00Unfortunately I tried to reach aviator due to incorrect date. Nobody answered. The tour guide help me to do the cancellation but no one can support on rebooking. Thanks God I went to the kiosk and was able to take the tour.
Awesome
mkaff2002,
Aug 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00Short, informative tour. Sion was excellent and informative. We didn't wait in line to get into Buckingham Castle at all. The self guided audio tour is awesome. Hard to believe you are really inside the actual rooms where kings and queens go. Recommended!
First tour in London.
Cathy T,
Aug 31, 2024
- Viator
4.00Small group with experienced tour guide. Historical walk to Buckingham Palace, with interesting facts along the way.
A nice way to see the area around Buckingham Palace. The Palace is worth seeing!
Tim S,
Aug 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00The whole tour was a good and would not change a thing about it. Guid was helpful getting us into the line effectively as well.
Visit to Buckingham Palace
Carol P,
Jul 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00The tour guide was a lovely lady, very informative, loved learning about the history of St James Palace and Buckingham Palace, worth every penny.
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