Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore the State Apartments of Buckingham Palace; they are only open for two short months each year. Tickets are limited, and demand is high! Here we include a guided stroll down The Mall and through one of London's most beautiful royal parks, as well as a glimpse into the lives of the Royal Family.
Options
Buckingham + Walking Tour
Buckingham Palace Ticket with Royal London Walking Tour
What's included in Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. James's ParkPass-by Only
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’ Palace, which has played host to iconic royals including Princess Diana and Anne Boleyn, before you continue into St. James’ Park — a green lung formerly home to the Royal Zoo. Stroll down The Mall, designed to represent a giant red carpet leading to Buckingham Palace, and pass by the home of Princes Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, Clarence House.
Buckingham Palace
Then, approach the gates of Buckingham Palace, arguably the world’s most famous royal residence. Open for only two months a year, the opportunity to visit the State Apartments is a rare and exciting experience. With an audio guide to direct your exploration, you’ll delve into the lavish chambers of the British Monarchy: marvel at the opulent décor and admire rooms swathed in sumptuous upholstery, chandeliers, and priceless art. See, too, important pieces from the royal collection such as Sèvres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
Buckingham Palace
New for 2025: The King’s Tour Artists Exhibition Step inside the majestic Ballroom of Buckingham Palace and explore The King’s Tour Artists—a brand-new exhibition debuting in 2025. Personally chosen by His Majesty The King, this extraordinary collection features over 70 carefully selected masterpieces from the Royal Collection, offering a rare and intimate look at the artistic preferences of the monarch.
Inclusions
- Expert local guide
- New for 2025: The King’s Tour Artists Exhibition
- Headsets where appropriate
- Guided walking tour
- Audio guide for Buckingham Palace
- Entrance ticket for Buckingham Palace
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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 Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Coronation will go on display as part of the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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.
End Points
- Buckingham Palace
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded. • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours. • We may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue. • Only very small bags are allowed. • To change the date or time of your tour, please contact your travel agent at Viator customer care: 1-866-648-5873 (Toll Free) / +1 (702) 648-5873 (International). • Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated!
