Buckingham Palace Tour: Explore State Apartments

Seize this unique chance to visit the State Apartments of Buckingham Palace, accessible for just two months annually. Tickets are scarce and highly sought after! This experience also features a guided walk along The Mall, through one of London’s most stunning royal parks, and offers a peek into the Royal Family’s lives.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. James’s Park - Your regal tour begins at the Duke of York Column, located on St. James’, where you’ll greet your guide and embark on a walking tour of London’s royal monuments. During the stroll to your first site, your guide provides history-rich commentary that offers insight into the British monarchy’s illustrious reign. Stop at St. James’…
What's Included
  • Expert local guide
  • Headsets where appropriate
  • Guided walking tour
  • Audio guide for Buckingham Palace
  • Entrance ticket for Buckingham Palace
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Additional Information
  • Unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance - Unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages - Photography is not permitted within Buckingham Palace but is allowed within the gardens - This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking, and stairs. - *Special for 2023! The outfits worn by Their…
Location
Duke of York Monument
Meeting Point: Duke of York column at Waterloo Place. This is the tall column with the statue on top. Meeting Point Details: By the Duke of York Column, Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton Terrace, London SW1Y 5AJ. This is the tall column with a statue on top. Arriving by tube: Take the tube to Piccadilly Circus and take exit No. 3 onto Regent Street/St James. Walk south down Regent Street towards St James Park (do not walk north towards Oxford Street). Waterloo Place is at the end of Regent Street. You will see the tall column with a statue on top. You can also arrive via Charing Cross Station. Walk down the Mall towards Buckingham Palace, you will see the statue on your right at the top of some steps.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Isuzu
Sep 30, 2024
The memorial Elizabeth Queen 2 was the very spacial!! - Thank you very much for opening public service 😀 it's great to see historical art and present use of the Buckingham palace 😀
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Erink333
Sep 30, 2024
Fun very informative morning - Our guide had lots of fun interesting stories and historical facts to tell. The palace was amazing. It was neat to see areas where the Royal Family hold their royal functions and parties.
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Elizabeth_c
Sep 30, 2024
Fun informative tour. - Our guide had fun stories about some of the history. Made me laugh at every stop. They basically guided you up the Mall area, explaining the palaces and buildings. It also made getting into the palace stress free.
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Tommy2007530
Sep 26, 2024
Must see visit in London - What a beautiful little insight of the royals. Buckingham palace is only open to public certain months of the year. I’ve been wanting to go inside for years now but managed to this time when in London. Once inside you get a headpiece and it gives you a guided tour walking through. I found it very interesting and educational as Ive always wondered what it’s like behind closed doors. The decor and art work is great to see. I definitely recommend a visit as I’m looking forward to going back myself before it closes. I got my tickets stamped so they last a year too.
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Patriciaai6346ny
Sep 23, 2024
Sneak peak into Buckingham Palace - Absolutely loved this tour. We met our guide who shared information with us as we too an easy stroll down the main road to the palace. Once you are there, you skip the long line and inside handed a headset that takes you through the various rooms . Inside the palace was opulent and beautiful with so much history on display. The tour ends on the lawn of Buckingham palace. One thing to note is no filming or photos are allowed inside the palace, however, photos can be taken outside on the lawn.
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Canice_l
Sep 20, 2024
Lovely walk and Palace - Nice walking tour of the Mall, with royal residences and history, before arriving at the Palace to see the State Apartments. Taking this tour means you don't need to sort out Palace tickets on your own, and you get in early before crowds build up.
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Verinder_s
Sep 19, 2024
Very good tour of Buckingham Palace, even if it is self guided - Very good self Guided tour. I saw all the beautiful paintings and sculptures in the royal rooms and it was just the best royal Palace tour I have taken.
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Vicki_h
Sep 18, 2024
Loved Everything ! - Being able to get in was a huge surprise! I loved everything and WOW what-a gift shop We did the walking tour part as well before getting in . Our guide was great
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Matt_g
Sep 17, 2024
Definitely worth it - Definitely worth it and a must traveling to London. Best way to see and learn about Buckingham Palace
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Jan_d
Sep 27, 2024
Not really a tour - The palace itself was amazing but there wasn't much of an actual tour since the guide did not accompany the group inside. We met at a nearby monument and he provided interesting information during the approximately 10 minute walk to the palace. After that, we were on our own. At least he got us to the right place!
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