The reigning monarchy of London is a symbol of British pride and the timeless royal palaces which function as royal residences till date is a equally an emblem of the British elite. Their impressive exteriors and even more opulent interiors deserve a visit, and fortunately taking a tour of these palaces is quite easy. During the summer months, most of the London Royal Palaces open their doors to the public. During these months, catch a glimpse of the pedigree of English heritage and the British monarchy with the London Royal Palace Pass.
With your economically prices London Royal Palace Pass, get a chance to walk on the very grounds upon which the British Royal history unfurled. Explore the Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court Palace , Kensington Palace, Tower of London and Banqueting House with the London Royal Palace Pass ; and leave London feeling like like a British royal!
The London Royal Palace Pass
The London Royal Palace Pass is your passport to travel back to a time when royalty reigned the United Kingdom. Get a free, one-time access to 4 historic royal palaces - Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace and Banqueting House and learn all about the years of British monarchy. This Pass is designed to give you a royal London experience and combines the best London sightseeing, beauty, history and art resulting in an authentic British royal experience!. With this Pass you have the liberty to explore the palaces independently and visit the Royal Palaces at your convenience without being restricted to a fixed itinerary. There's no better pass for a person looking to delve into the British history!
Types of London Royal Palace Pass
The London Royal Palace Pass is available in 3 variants. Each variant lets you choose a specific number of palaces that you can visit with free, one-time access.
1. Central London Pass -
This pass includes admission to all temporary exhibitions within each palace. Each palace can only be visited once.
Tower of London | Banqueting House | Kensington Palace
2. Three Palace Royal Pass London -
This pass includes admission to all temporary exhibitions within each palace. Each palace can only be visited once.
Tower of London | Hampton Court Palace | Kensington Palace
3. Four Palace Royal Pass London -
This pass includes admission to all temporary exhibitions within each palace. Each palace can only be visited once.
Tower of London | Hampton Court Palace | Banqueting House | Kensington Palace
London Royal Palace Pass : 3 or 4 Palaces in 1 Pass
Travel back to a time when royalty reigned supreme with the London Royal Palace Pass. With free, one-time access to four historic royal palaces, including the Tower of London and Kensington Palace, the London Royal Pass is literally your ticket to the monarchy of days past!
- Get free, one-time access to 3 or 4 palaces in London for two years from the date of your first visit.
- Make your way to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House and Kensington Palace at your own pace with this pass.
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London Royal Palace Pass Validity
The London Royal Palace Pass is open-dated and valid for 2 years from the date of purchase. Your London Royal Pass is activated when you use it at the first attraction. It is then valid for the number of attractions mentioned on the pass for 24 months from purchase.
How To Use Your London Royal Palace Pass
Once you purchase your London Royal Palace Pass, you will receive an email with a Headout voucher of the London Royal Palace Pass. You can choose to take a print out of the pass or download it on your mobile device and exchange your voucher for a physical pass at any of the 3 palaces ( excluding the Banqueting House).
Cancellation Policy
The London Royal Palace Pass cannot be cancelled, amended or rescheduled.
Explore The London Royal Palaces
Here's a little about the 4 Palaces you can visit with your London Royal Palace Pass. If you're not interested in the pass and would rather do a tour of just one Palace, we have put down our suggestions of the best tours and tickets for each Palace. Simply click on them to take a journey down the British history lane.
Tower of London
One of the most well known buildings in the world, the Tower of London has over one thousand years of royal history of being a palace, prison and a place of execution seeped in its cold walls. Built by William the Conqueror, The Tower of London's grim reputation as a place of torture and death makes it all the more compelling to visit. That apart, you will discover the history of a royal palace, an armoury and a powerful fortress during your visit to the Tower of London. Discover the priceless Crown Jewels, join an iconic Beefeater on a tour and hear their bloody tales, stand where famous heads have rolled, learn the legend of the Tower's ravens, storm the battlements, get to grips with swords and armour, and much more!
Read more about the Tower of London and plan your visit efficiently.
Top Tower of London Tours and Tickets
Tower of London with Crown Jewels & Beefeater Tour
Headout Price: £29.9
Tower of London & Madame Tussauds Combo Deal
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Tower of London & Thames River Cruise Combo Deal
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Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace a spectacular 17th century Palace sits in the picturesque location of Kensington Gardens, next to Hyde Park. Kensington Palace was famously birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana. Today, the Palace is home to the William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The King’s Staircase and the King’s State Apartments are the prime highlights of the palace. These awe-inspiring apartments with their fabulous murals along the staircase hosted aristocracy and nobility for centuries and is now home to invaluable works of art. The Kensington Palace regularly holds exhibitions on some of the most iconic dresses worn over the decades by the royalty including Her Majesty The Queen, Princess Diana and Princess Margaret.
Read more about the Kensington Palace and plan your visit efficiently.
Kensington Palace Tickets
Kensington Palace Tickets - Discover the Home of Royals
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Kensington Palace & London Eye Combo Ticket
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Hampton Court Palace
The Hampton Court Palace is one of the two surviving palaces owned by England’s most famous kings, Henry VIII. A fine example of a Tudor palace in existence, the sprawling palace with Henry VIII’s Great Hall, its enormous tapestries, the ornate Chapel Royal, the immaculately groomed riverside gardens, royal parkland surrounding the palace and of course, the famous Hampton Court Palace maze is a sight behold. In the 17th century, King William III took over the Palace and added new buildings in the Baroque style, with much of it designed by master architect Sir Christopher Wren. Visiting the Hampton Court Palace is almost like visiting 2 places in one, spanning a century of architectural design and decor.
Read more about the Hampton Court and plan your visit efficiently.
Top Hampton Court Tours & Tickets
Hampton Court Palace and Gardens Entrance Ticket
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Banqueting House
The Banqueting House, Whitehall, is a glorious and scandalously overlooked 400-year-old gem buried in between Trafalgar Square and Westminster's Abbey. Imposing and elegant in scale, it is is the grandest and best known survivor of the architectural genre of banqueting house and the only remaining component of the Palace of Whitehall. Built originally to host royal masques, dramas and masquerades, it was the first structure to be completed in the neo-classical style, which was to transform English architecture. Designed by Inigo Jones in a style influenced by Andrea Palladio, the Banqueting House was completed in 1622. Today, the Banqueting House is a national monument, open to the public and preserved as a Grade I listed building.
Read more about the Banqueting House and plan your visit efficiently.
Visit Other Royal Palaces in London
Interested in visiting other Royal Palaces in London? Here are a few more Palaces in London you should consider visiting if time permits. Click on them read more and book tours and tickets in a few simple clicks.
London Royal Palaces On Map
In order to plan your itinerary and know the distance between the 4 Palaces included in the Royal Palace Pass, here's a map for your quick reference.
Is The London Royal Palace Pass Worth It?
Here's a quick cost-benefit analysis of the London Royal Palace Pass to help you assess whether the London Royal Palace Pass is worth your money or not.
Individual gate prices of 3 Royal Palaces in London
The Three Palace Royal Pass London is worth while you will be spending £61.40 if you were to buy individual tickets for these attractions. This translates to savings of around 30%!. We say it is entirely worth your money, especially if you're a history buff!
Know Before You Buy the London Royal Palace Pass
London Royal Palaces Hours
Tower of London Opening Hours
- Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, last last admission 5:00 PM
- Sunday to Monday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, last admission 5:00 PM
Kensington Palace opening timings
- March 1 - September 31 - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, last admission 5:00 PM
- October 1 - February 28 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, last admission 4:00 PM
Hampton Court Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, last admission 3:30 PM
Banqueting House Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last admission 4:30 PM
Duration of Visit
- Recommended visiting time of the Tower of London is 3 hours
- Recommended visiting time of Hampton Court Palace is 4 hours
- Recommended visiting time of Kensington Palace is 2 hours
- Recommended visiting time of Banqueting House is 1 hour
London Royal Palace Pass : 3 or 4 Palaces in 1 Pass
Travel back to a time when royalty reigned supreme with the London Royal Palace Pass. With free, one-time access to four historic royal palaces, including the Tower of London and Kensington Palace, the London Royal Pass is literally your ticket to the monarchy of days past!
- Get free, one-time access to 3 or 4 palaces in London for two years from the date of your first visit.
- Make your way to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House and Kensington Palace at your own pace with this pass.
Tips For Using The London Royal Palace Pass
- Since the pass is valid for 2 years, you can visit the Palaces are a leisurely pace if you're staying in London for a long period. However, if you're in the city for a short while, a suggested itinerary would be visiting the Tower of London and Banqueting House in one day and then visiting the Kensington Palace and Hampton Court Palace on 2 different days. This is because they are far from city limits and traveling will take a while.
- Do not try and squeeze all 4 Palaces in one day as it will be taxing and tiresome.
- With the 4 Palace Pass, audio guides at Hampton Court Palace and the Banqueting House are inclusive in the ticket, you will have to purchase an audio guide for GBP 4 at the Tower of London for a self guided tour.
- With the 3 Palace Pass, you can avail an audio guide only to Hampton Court Palace.
- The London Royal Palace Pass grants you access to all the temporary and permanent exhibitions in the 4 Palaces. Make sure to check what the on going exhibitions are so as to make the most of your Pass.
- Catering facilities are available at the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace.
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