Buckingham Palace Admission and Royal Walking Tour

Discover the secrets of the royal family exploring the majestic Buckingham Palace

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

On this guided tour, you will get the chance to explore the famous Buckingham Palace and to discover the secrets of the royal family. Led by a professional guide, you will start the tour with the beautiful St. James's Palace, and then you will explore St. James's Park, once home to the royal zoo, the Mall, and Clarence House, home to Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.

Afterwards, you will have the rare chance to visit the inside of the royal residence, Buckingham Palace. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh open the doors of Buckingham Palace to visitors just once a year for two month, and you will have the opportunity to explore the sumptuous rooms with sparkling chandeliers, beautiful furnishings, and incredible treasures of the Royal Collection. Thanks to an audio guide, you will also learn about the palace residents, history, and traditions as well as the stories of the furnishings and ornaments.

Why visit

  • Guided tour of the royal rooms of Buckingham Palace
  • Chance to learn about the history and traditions of British royalty
  • Discover St. James's Palace, The Mall and St. James Park

What's included

  • Guide services
  • Admission to Buckingham Palace
  • Audio guide for Buckingham Palace
  • Earphones

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Gratuities
    • Transport

    Restrictions

    • This activity is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
    • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.

    Additional information

    Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, you may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues.

    Please note that larger bags, backpacks and strollers are not allowed inside Buckingham Palace.

    Photography is not permitted inside Buckingham Palace but is allowed in the gardens.

    You are advised to bring rainproof clothing and comfortable shoes.

    This tour is unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance, as well as strollers or baby carriages on group tours.

    Location

    Buckingham Palace Admission and Royal Walking Tour

    Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AJ
    Meet your guide by the Duke of York Column. Your guide will be holding a sign with the tour name on it. Please note that this tour does not begin at Buckingham Palace.

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