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Highlights
- Gain skip-the-line entry to view 19 State Rooms with an optional multilingual audio guide.
- Learn about the Crown Estate and royal anecdotes during a guided walk through the historic quarter.
- See art by Rembrandt, Canaletto, and Rubens in the long Picture Gallery.
- Admire preserved antique French and English furniture throughout the residence.
- Combine a neighborhood tour with fast-track palace access in one ticket.
Your Experience
Your experience starts just outside the palace gates where a local expert awaits to lead you through the area. You will walk past significant sites before reaching the entrance for your timed access into the working headquarters.
Royal Walking Tour
The outdoor portion covers key landmarks including St. James’s Palace and Clarence House as you pass their gates. A stroll through St. James’s Park follows, noting its past as a royal zoo. You will also walk along The Mall, a ceremonial path leading to the palace doors.
Inside the State Rooms
Once inside, you can explore at your own pace using the provided audio narration since guides do not speak within the residence. The tour includes 19 lavishly decorated rooms where official events take place.
Key stops feature the 47-meter Picture Gallery displaying works by artists like Rembrandt and Rubens. You will also view rare antique French and English furniture from the Royal Collection.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to Buckingham Palace
- Royal Walking Tour prior to palace entry
- Access to State Rooms and Masterpiece Picture Gallery
- Entry to the Garden Café at Buckingham Palace Gardens
- English-speaking expert guide for the tour
- Multilingual audio guide with headsets
- Free admission for infants up to 4 years old
- Personal expenses
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Must Know
- Pushchairs are prohibited inside the State Rooms but baby-carriers are available to borrow.
- The palace uses a one-way system, so you must explore fully before continuing as you cannot return.
- Guests with mobility impairments should note this tour is not designed for them.
- You may take photos in the Palace Gardens for personal use but not inside the State Rooms.
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
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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