Inside Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal London Walking Tour

4.4
(57 reviews)
London, England

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Step into the inner sanctuary within the walls and gates of Buckingham Palace. The spectacular State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open for only a few short months each year and on these dates, you have full access. With pre-reserved tickets you’ll spend more time inside the Palace and avoid the hassle of reserving them yourself. On your way to Buckingham Palace, you’ll dive deep into the heart of royal life in the UK on a walking tour as your guide uncovers centuries of fascinating history.

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Queen Victoria Memorial

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace.

End point
Buckingham Palace

Inside Buckingham Palace State Rooms.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Queen Victoria Memorial

    Begin your royal London walking tour just outside Buckingham Palace, where your knowledgeable guide will give you and your small group a crash course in regal life.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Clarence House (Pass by)

    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 ticket free
  • St. James's Palace (Pass by)

    Head a little further back in time at St. James’s Palace, in use as a royal residence for more than 300 years up until the reign of Queen Victoria and a busy working palace to this day.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Mall (Pass by)

    Next, you’ll follow the path of many a royal procession as you stroll down The Mall, the instantly recognizable route running alongside St. James’s Park. Your guide will share the stories of events commemorated in history books that used this very route, from royal weddings to coronations and Jubilee celebrations.

    Admission ticket free
  • Wellington Barracks (Pass by)

    Stop by Wellington Barracks, home to the royal Foot Guards on duty in the area, and learn about who they are and how they protect the Royal Family.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Buckingham Palace

    For the highlight of your tour, head to the historic Royal State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. Only open to the public for a few months a year, this collection of ornate 19th-century salons and galleries will transport you straight to the heart of this storied institution. See the lavish White Drawing Room, Throne Room, and more magnificent spaces still used today by the Royal Family to entertain guests. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the State Rooms at your own pace with the informative audio guide.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

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.
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