Inside Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal London Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Step inside Buckingham Palace’s magnificent State Rooms and explore the landmarks of royal London on this expert-led walking tour. Discover the history, pageantry and traditions of the British monarchy as you stroll through the heart of the royal district, passing famous sites such as St. James’s Palace, Clarence House and The Mall. Along the way, your guide brings centuries of royal stories to life — from grand ceremonies to fascinating royal traditions. Your experience ends with entry to the spectacular State Rooms of Buckingham Palace, where you’ll explore the palace interiors at your own pace with the official audio guide. Admire the lavish rooms used for state occasions and see treasures from the Royal Collection inside one of the world’s most famous royal residences.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.

We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, but space is limited please make sure to email our Guest Experience team.

This tour is in English.

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Please note - The Staterooms are open from July 11 to Sept. 29 of the current fiscal year.

What To Expect

Queen Victoria Memorial

Pass by Clarence House, a historic royal residence that has long been home to senior members of the royal family. Your guide shares stories about the royal household and daily life within these private walls, offering insight into how the monarchy functions today.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Clarence House

Make your way through Green Park and pause outside Clarence House, a beautiful nineteenth-century estate that the most recent generations of royals—including the current king himself—have called home.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking guide

Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace tickets (State Rooms)

Expertly guided walking tour of London

Audio guide for Buckingham Palace

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

Options

Buckingham Palace State Rooms

Reviews

4.40

57 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Changing of the guard ceremony
James F,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sharan was full of information and interesting facts. She was very friendly and respectful. The changing of the guard event was very impressive. My only disappointment was the Viator site stated that if one booked the Royal Mews option it would give us an excellent spot from which to view the changing of the guard ceremony. I did not think our vantage point was that good. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Great and knowledgeable guide.
Tourist26708780642,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide (Peter??) Was very knowledgeable and new exactly where and when to be, to get the best photos and experience for the changing of the guard. Gave us great insight and information for all sights.
Lots of money paid for an event that should never happen
Heike I,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I was sold a ticket for a guided tour that was never supposed to take place and did not take place. I couldn't reach anyone by phone. Looks like a lot of money is gone for nothing.
Fantastic tour
Nan B,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Oliver was knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. He answered our questions patiently. Despite having to deal with unexpected detours due to a race the next day, he continued cheerfully and professionally.
Great walking tour
Amanda B,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
We had an informative walking tour around the Royal neighbourhood surrounding Buckingham Palace. Our tour guide, Danny, was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his history talks and swift and efficient in getting us from each busy spot. We were really disappointed though, about the way this tour was advertised. We were told we would have entry to Buckingham Palace and the Mews was a choice we made between that and the State rooms. Unfortunately we didn’t have access to Buckingham Palace so we were very disappointed. Our guide also left us before entering the Mews which we thought we would have the guide for the whole tour but this was okay because we were given a Multimedia pack which was very informative.
Danny’s love of London
medicsmith89,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Danny is a very lovely guide. Accommodating to needs (bathroom, coffee, suggestions for good food). You can tell his love for his city through his wealth of knowledge.
Tour of Buckingham Palace Mall and Mews.
578jaidyf,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sue was amazingly friendly and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about British history and culture. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Sue.
This tour was great,...
Marisol R,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was great, awesome to see all the history inside Westminster abbey buckingham palace, and houses around and learn about history of England. It is a quite a bit of walking but very doable. We saw the stores around the palace and one of the gardens. We had a food stop midway. The tour guide was awesome too.
Pretty good but not great.
Global12653786802,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The whole tour was good but not great for the money spent. Our tour guide around the mall was knowledgeable but a bit off putting with a cold. Palace was beautiful. We would have enjoyed more rooms, ie kitchen, which likely is just not available. It is a home, after all.
Wonderful experience!
Paula J,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Pete was fantastic! He was very passionate about the “Royals” and informed about British history! We had an “older” group and he was sensitive to not rush us through. The state rooms was a self guided tour and We had plenty of time to see all that we wanted. At the end of the tour we had a lovely lunch in the garden!

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4.40

(57 reviews)

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Inside Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal London Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, but space is limited please make sure to email our Guest Experience team.

This tour is in English.

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Please note - The Staterooms are open from July 11 to Sept. 29 of the current fiscal year.

What To Expect

Queen Victoria Memorial

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Clarence House

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking guide

Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace tickets (State Rooms)

Expertly guided walking tour of London

Audio guide for Buckingham Palace

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

Options

Buckingham Palace State Rooms

Reviews

4.40

57 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Changing of the guard ceremony
James F,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sharan was full of information and interesting facts. She was very friendly and respectful. The changing of the guard event was very impressive. My only disappointment was the Viator site stated that if one booked the Royal Mews option it would give us an excellent spot from which to view the changing of the guard ceremony. I did not think our vantage point was that good. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Great and knowledgeable guide.
Tourist26708780642,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide (Peter??) Was very knowledgeable and new exactly where and when to be, to get the best photos and experience for the changing of the guard. Gave us great insight and information for all sights.
Lots of money paid for an event that should never happen
Heike I,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I was sold a ticket for a guided tour that was never supposed to take place and did not take place. I couldn't reach anyone by phone. Looks like a lot of money is gone for nothing.
Fantastic tour
Nan B,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Oliver was knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. He answered our questions patiently. Despite having to deal with unexpected detours due to a race the next day, he continued cheerfully and professionally.
Great walking tour
Amanda B,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
We had an informative walking tour around the Royal neighbourhood surrounding Buckingham Palace. Our tour guide, Danny, was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his history talks and swift and efficient in getting us from each busy spot. We were really disappointed though, about the way this tour was advertised. We were told we would have entry to Buckingham Palace and the Mews was a choice we made between that and the State rooms. Unfortunately we didn’t have access to Buckingham Palace so we were very disappointed. Our guide also left us before entering the Mews which we thought we would have the guide for the whole tour but this was okay because we were given a Multimedia pack which was very informative.
Danny’s love of London
medicsmith89,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Danny is a very lovely guide. Accommodating to needs (bathroom, coffee, suggestions for good food). You can tell his love for his city through his wealth of knowledge.
Tour of Buckingham Palace Mall and Mews.
578jaidyf,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sue was amazingly friendly and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about British history and culture. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Sue.
This tour was great,...
Marisol R,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was great, awesome to see all the history inside Westminster abbey buckingham palace, and houses around and learn about history of England. It is a quite a bit of walking but very doable. We saw the stores around the palace and one of the gardens. We had a food stop midway. The tour guide was awesome too.
Pretty good but not great.
Global12653786802,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The whole tour was good but not great for the money spent. Our tour guide around the mall was knowledgeable but a bit off putting with a cold. Palace was beautiful. We would have enjoyed more rooms, ie kitchen, which likely is just not available. It is a home, after all.
Wonderful experience!
Paula J,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Pete was fantastic! He was very passionate about the “Royals” and informed about British history! We had an “older” group and he was sensitive to not rush us through. The state rooms was a self guided tour and We had plenty of time to see all that we wanted. At the end of the tour we had a lovely lunch in the garden!