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Highlights
- Enjoy walking through the State Rooms as you witness numerous masterpieces by legendary painters like Rembrandt, Canaletto, and Rubens.
- Admire the antique French and English furniture scattered throughout the palace in the Green Drawing Room and the Ballroom.
- Learn more about Buckingham Palace from a multilingual multimedia guide and exit to a small section of the manicured Palace Gardens that are open to the public.
- Upgrade to see the Changing the Guard ceremony with a small group or go on an audio-guided or English-guided walking tour through the city of Westminster.
Your Experience
Explore one of the world's most iconic royal residences with exclusive access to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms during this seasonal experience. Gain unparalleled insight into the heart of the British monarchy.
Getting Started
Your journey begins with timed-entry tickets, ensuring a smooth start. Upon arrival, you'll receive an audio guide available in 9 languages, allowing for self-paced exploration while learning about Britain's rich royal history.
Inside Buckingham Palace State Rooms
The State Rooms are the official public spaces of the monarch. As you explore these ornately decorated rooms, your audio guide will share anecdotes and historical facts about various monarchs who have resided there, detailing room functions and treasures housed within.
- Access to the State Rooms: Discover the beautifully adorned State Rooms used for official entertaining and ceremonial events by the British Royal Family.
- Multimedia guide: The audio commentary is available in 9 languages, offering historical context, royal stories, and architectural insights that bring the Palace’s regal heritage alive.
Optional Extras
- Changing the Guard tour (optional): Join a small-group tour to witness the famous Changing the Guard ceremony. Depending on your visit day, you'll see either the Foot Guards or Horse Guards perform this traditional handover ritual in a display of military precision and pageantry lasting 45 minutes.
- Westminster walking tour (optional): Start with a guided walking tour of Westminster led by an English-speaking guide. Visit landmarks like St. James’s Palace, explore St. James’s Park—once home to a royal zoo—and stroll along The Mall, the ceremonial road leading up to Buckingham Palace.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to Buckingham Palace
- Audio guide available for Buckingham Palace in multiple languages: English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and British Sign Language (BSL) with subtitles.
- Headsets provided when necessary.
- Royal London walking tour prior to palace entry included.
- Expert guide who speaks English available for the tour.
- Audio guide in languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese.
- Experience of Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
- Small group tour format.
- Personal expenses
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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The multilingual audio guide is available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and British Sign Language (BSL) with subtitles.
A one-way system operates along the entire visitor route in Buckingham Palace.
Pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms for safety reasons and must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby carriers can be borrowed instead.
You'll witness numerous masterpieces by legendary painters like Rembrandt, Canaletto, and Rubens as you walk through the State Rooms.
Photography and filming are allowed within Buckingham Palace.
You'll admire antique French and English furniture scattered throughout the Green Drawing Room and the Ballroom.
An expert English-speaking guide will accompany you, along with an audio guide in multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese.
This tour is not meant for individuals with impaired movement due to accessibility limitations within the palace.
After exiting the State Rooms, you can explore a small section of the manicured Palace Gardens that are open to the public.
You have the option to upgrade and see the Changing the Guard ceremony or go on an audio-guided or English-guided walking tour through Westminster before entering Buckingham Palace.
For safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms. They must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby carriers are available for loan.
A one-way system operates along the entire visitor route, so be sure to check out the attractions thoroughly as you won’t be allowed to revisit them.
This tour is not meant for individuals with impaired movement.
Photography and filming are allowed for private use and only in the Palace Gardens.
The Changing of the Foot Guards ceremony at Buckingham Palace takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (subject to availability). On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, there is no Foot Guards ceremony—instead, you'll explore Westminster on a guided walking tour. The Horse Guards may be on parade, but it's not always guaranteed.
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