The Royal Albert Hall Tour
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Did you know that the Royal Albert Hall once hosted a séance; flooded the auditorium with 56,000 litres of water for an opera concert; and that criminals, as well as musicians and politicians, have graced the Hall’s stage?
You can uncover more stories like this, as well as ask your own questions, on a Royal Albert Hall Tour. Together with a friendly guide, you’ll take a peek at the royal areas, see the breathtaking auditorium, and glimpse the stage where the world’s stars have appeared – from Arctic Monkeys to Muhammad Ali, BBC Proms to Beyoncé, Cirque du Soleil to Winston Churchill, and Albert Einstein to Ed Sheeran.
You’ll discover how the building was funded, the royal love story that nearly stopped it from being built, and how we solved one of the UK’s most enduring engineering challenges – the Royal Albert Hall echo! You might even be lucky enough to hear a legendary artist in soundcheck!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guide
Food and drinks
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Royal Albert Hall
Take a peek inside London's famous music venue on a guided tour, and glimpse the stage where the world's greatest performers, musicians, and sports stars have appeared - from Arctic Monkeys to Muhammad Ali, BBC Proms to Beyoncé, Cirque du Soleil to Winston Churchill, Einstein to Ed Sheeran, and Kylie to Kraftwerk (we could go on). Together with a friendly guide, you’ll uncover the fascinating and surprising history of the Hall, how it was funded, and the love story that nearly stopped it from being built. As you move through the building, you'll notice photos of the Hall's most iconic performances. Look out for your favourite artist and remember to ask your guide questions because each has their own inside and backstage stories to tell which really bring these images to life! You’ll see the Royal areas of the Hall, taking in the Queen’s Box and the Royal Retiring Room (where the Queen hangs out!) – If you’re lucky, you may even get to see an artist in sound check!
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Royal Albert Hall Tour
Duration: 1 hour
Guided Tour
Reviews
223 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A tour that gives good coverage of the RAH for the duration
R1090ZBstephene,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A tour that covers the history, structure, some of memorable events of the Royal Albert Hall. The supplied digital guide helped make things visual, for those who learn that way, the tour felt thorough, and my guide (I think it was Ruth) was of course very knowledgeable.
Beautiful Theatre
Nancy H,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent volunteers lead tour . So informative . So much history. Would loved to have heard the sound system, but they were setting up for a performance. Well, worth the time and energy to attend this tour..
Royal Albert Hall Tour
gerard m,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative tour with enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide John who made it fun and interesting.
DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!!
research508,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding experience. Far more interesting and informational than I had expected. A great guide (Joe Phillipe SP?) who is from Malta, has a vast knowledge of the building and relates it to his group (blessedly small - about a dozen) in a passionate entertaining manner. We learned soooo much in a fun time with access to the king's box and other private areas.
DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS TO THIS VENUE OR BOOKING PROTECT
734connieh,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We had a death in the family this year. We had purchased tickets for December, which had not been issued. We determined that we could not afford the trip due to helping with funeral expenses. Even though we purchased booking protect and we provided a death certificate with what we thought was a reasonable explanation, they refused to refund the $118. Their practice is unethical and this should be shut down. We assume that they resell the same seats, so they are collecting twice the amount of the original sale. Shame on this venue for allowing this company to tarnish their reputation. If there is any speculation that you may not be able to make the trip---do not buy the tickets.
Angham concert
Alanood J,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00attended Angham’s concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London on September 23, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment she appeared on stage, her powerful voice and emotional performance captivated the entire audience. The event was very well organized by Live Nation, everything ran smoothly, and the atmosphere was elegant and professional. The Royal Albert Hall itself is an iconic and historic venue that adds a unique grandeur to the evening. The lounges, such as the Bridge Lounge & Bar, were stylish and refined, adding a luxurious touch. However, I was genuinely surprised by the seating. With ticket prices exceeding £1,000, the chairs were very basic and clearly not renewed for many years. When paying such an amount, we expect the level of comfort and service to match the value we are investing. London has become very expensive in many aspects, yet the quality offered does not always reflect the high cost. Overall, Angham delivered a breathtaking performance, the organization was excellent, and the venue remains iconic. With some updates to the seating and a better balance between pricing and value, the experience would truly be flawless.
Fabulous tour including a brief view of a rehearsal
clementina f,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was booked for a group of 6 followed by afternoon tea. We were greeted by friendly red jacketed staff and a superb guide Mandy brought the halls history to life ! Her stories and recollection of facts were fantastic and made the afternoon tour an outstanding experience
Fantastic tour with a great guide
elkem650,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Royal Albert Hall is impressive in its own right, but the tour made it totally special. When you book a guided tour, you naturally hope for a guide who talks passionately – and we were lucky enough to do that with Mandy! She took us into the rich history of the RAH and the special bond with the royals. Her enthusiasm and many fun facts made sure that it never became boring. An absolute must for anyone who really wants to experience this iconic place!
Interesting in part but not a theatre tour
Jeremy S,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00A unique place and our guide was knowledgeable. However 75% of the hour’s tour was spent in corridors outside the arena telling us of the history of the theatre which I could have got from Wikipedia. It was good to visit the Royal Box and briefly and quietly sit in the arena whilst an orchestra rehearsed. But a theatre tour it was not.
Royal Albert Hall
Francine C,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great tour. A lovely tour guide. Fascinating. I would recommend this tour to family and friends. Do many interesting things to see.
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