Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour

4.4(485)2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy City Wonders UK

About this activity

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.

What's included

✓Expert English-speaking guide on your Royal London walking tour
✓Pre-reserved entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms (open July – September only)
✓Insider commentary on royal history and traditions
✓Audio headsets when required for clear commentary
✓Explore Buckingham Palace State Rooms at your own pace
✓Official Buckingham Palace audio guide (available in EN, FR, ES, IT, DE, PT, JA, ZH, RU)

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕Tour guide inside Buckingham Palace

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

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.
Please note: Buckingham Palace is open to the public from June to September only and is closed to visitors for the rest of the year.
Please note: Refreshments are available for purchase at exit of the Palace, but picnics are not permitted on the Royal Lawns.

Cancellation policy

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

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