Buckingham Palace
Explore Buckingham Palace, the elegant residence of Her Majesty, on this fascinating tour. Learn more about the palace as you delve into its charming rooms filled with paintings and antique furniture, and the sumptuous royal garden.-
Join a small group and witness a royal tradition, the Changing of the Guard or the Changing of the Horse Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
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Watch the Old Guard, in their vibrant red uniforms, stand at attention, as the regimental band plays a lively tune and the New Guard marches in formation.
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Take a 1.5-hour walking tour and stroll through St. James's Park while your English-speaking guide points out famous sights like Prince Philip's barber.
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Upgrade to enjoy priority access to Westminster Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at the grandeur of this historic church.
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Fun fact: Those iconic guards' hats? They're not bearskin but synthetic fur, reflecting a commitment to animal rights.
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Join a small group and witness a royal tradition, the Changing of the Guard or the Changing of the Horse Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
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Watch the Old Guard, in their vibrant red uniforms, stand at attention, as the regimental band plays a lively tune and the New Guard marches in formation.
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Take a 1.5-hour walking tour and stroll through St. James's Park while your English-speaking guide points out famous sights like Prince Philip's barber.
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Upgrade to enjoy priority access to Westminster Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at the grandeur of this historic church.
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Fun fact: Those iconic guards' hats? They're not bearskin but synthetic fur, reflecting a commitment to animal rights.
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Unveil London's top attractions, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace in a 4-hour English, German, or French guided tour, with an intimate group.
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Exclusive skip-the-line tickets whisk you straight into the heart of Westminster Abbey where you can uncover a millennium of British royal history.
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Wonder at the grave of the Unknown Warrior, and visit the Pyx Chamber, one of the oldest surviving sections at Westminster Abbey.
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Visit the Palace of Westminster and gaze up at Big Ben to learn about British governance while being regaled with tales of the greats.
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Conclude the tour at Buckingham Palace’s main gate, and immerse in stories of the British royal family, against the backdrop of this iconic royal residence.
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Fun fact: Westminster Abbey boasts the sole surviving Anglo-Saxon door in the entire country, dating all the way back to 1050!
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Unveil London's top attractions, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace in a 4-hour English, German, or French guided tour, with an intimate group.
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Exclusive skip-the-line tickets whisk you straight into the heart of Westminster Abbey where you can uncover a millennium of British royal history.
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Wonder at the grave of the Unknown Warrior, and visit the Pyx Chamber, one of the oldest surviving sections at Westminster Abbey.
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Visit the Palace of Westminster and gaze up at Big Ben to learn about British governance while being regaled with tales of the greats.
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Conclude the tour at Buckingham Palace’s main gate, and immerse in stories of the British royal family, against the backdrop of this iconic royal residence.
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Fun fact: Westminster Abbey boasts the sole surviving Anglo-Saxon door in the entire country, dating all the way back to 1050!
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Visit The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace (closes on 6th October and re-opens on 1st November) and explore its diverse artwork at your own pace.
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Explore the Gallery's new exhibition, Drawing the Italian Renaissance, and prepare to be amazed by the captivating drawings from this transformative era.
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Step into a world of artistic brilliance as you discover the genius of da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael through a collection of 160 extraordinary works.
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Go on a timeless journey as you marvel at the ethereal beauty of Raphael's "The Three Graces" and the exotic allure of Titian's "An Ostrich".
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Did you know? The Gallery was unveiled by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2002, coinciding with her Golden Jubilee celebrations.
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Visit The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace (closes on 6th October and re-opens on 1st November) and explore its diverse artwork at your own pace.
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Explore the Gallery's new exhibition, Drawing the Italian Renaissance, and prepare to be amazed by the captivating drawings from this transformative era.
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Step into a world of artistic brilliance as you discover the genius of da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael through a collection of 160 extraordinary works.
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Go on a timeless journey as you marvel at the ethereal beauty of Raphael's "The Three Graces" and the exotic allure of Titian's "An Ostrich".
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Did you know? The Gallery was unveiled by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2002, coinciding with her Golden Jubilee celebrations.
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Immerse yourself in a 1.5-hour guided walking tour around Buckingham Palace, and witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony, with an expert guide.
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Learn more about the traditions of the iconic guards in their distinctive red uniforms and bearskin hats.
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Go on a captivating journey through history at the Tower of London, where you'll marvel at the dazzling Crown Jewels, symbols of royal power.
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Explore The White Tower, a fortress witness to centuries of royal history, delve into the intriguing Medieval Palace, and visit the chilling Bloody Tower.
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Did you know? The Tower of London has housed many famous prisoners, including Anne Boleyn and Guy Fawkes.
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Immerse yourself in a 1.5-hour guided walking tour around Buckingham Palace, and witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony, with an expert guide.
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Learn more about the traditions of the iconic guards in their distinctive red uniforms and bearskin hats.
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Go on a captivating journey through history at the Tower of London, where you'll marvel at the dazzling Crown Jewels, symbols of royal power.
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Explore The White Tower, a fortress witness to centuries of royal history, delve into the intriguing Medieval Palace, and visit the chilling Bloody Tower.
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Did you know? The Tower of London has housed many famous prisoners, including Anne Boleyn and Guy Fawkes.
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Get early access to the Tower of London with the chance to see the Opening Ceremony by upgrading, a Thames River cruise, and the Changing of the Guard.
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Perfect for those curious about the British monarchy, see the Crown Jewels at the Tower, and Buckingham Palace, the official royal residence.
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Learn about London’s past with a guide accompanying you at the Tower of London, the cruise, and on your walking tour of the Buckingham Palace grounds.
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Go on 3 of London’s must-see experiences on a budget, without ever leaving central London, and spot the Tower on your Thames River cruise.
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- Upgrade your tickets to see the Beefeater (Yeoman Warders) Opening Ceremony at the Tower, a 700-year-old tradition, without the crowds.
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Get early access to the Tower of London with the chance to see the Opening Ceremony by upgrading, a Thames River cruise, and the Changing of the Guard.
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Perfect for those curious about the British monarchy, see the Crown Jewels at the Tower, and Buckingham Palace, the official royal residence.
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Learn about London’s past with a guide accompanying you at the Tower of London, the cruise, and on your walking tour of the Buckingham Palace grounds.
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Go on 3 of London’s must-see experiences on a budget, without ever leaving central London, and spot the Tower on your Thames River cruise.
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- Upgrade your tickets to see the Beefeater (Yeoman Warders) Opening Ceremony at the Tower, a 700-year-old tradition, without the crowds.
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Travel comfortably to Buckingham Palace on a luxury coach and enjoy a sightseeing experience of London’s best highlights along the way.
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Experience the iconic pageantry of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony as the King's elite guards perform a synchronized march that will captivate you.
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Gain a deeper appreciation for the ceremony with the audio headset as your guide provides expert commentary about the history and traditions.
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Upgrade and indulge your senses with a relaxing cruise on the Thames, or a quintessentially British afternoon tea at the Rubens, overlooking Buckingham Palace.
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Fun fact: Mascots like the Irish Guard's Seamus, the Royal Regiment of Scotland's Cruachan the Pony, and the Mercian Regiment's Ram add charm to ceremonial events.
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Travel comfortably to Buckingham Palace on a luxury coach and enjoy a sightseeing experience of London’s best highlights along the way.
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Experience the iconic pageantry of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony as the King's elite guards perform a synchronized march that will captivate you.
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Gain a deeper appreciation for the ceremony with the audio headset as your guide provides expert commentary about the history and traditions.
-
Upgrade and indulge your senses with a relaxing cruise on the Thames, or a quintessentially British afternoon tea at the Rubens, overlooking Buckingham Palace.
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Fun fact: Mascots like the Irish Guard's Seamus, the Royal Regiment of Scotland's Cruachan the Pony, and the Mercian Regiment's Ram add charm to ceremonial events.
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Explore Buckingham Palace with an audio guide and with an expert guide, witness the world-renowned Changing of the Guard ceremony.
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Enjoy guaranteed timed entry to the Palace, wander through the lavish State Rooms of Buckingham Palace, and learn more about the British monarchy.
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Instead of the Changing of the Guards, you can upgrade and go for a stroll in St. James's Park, the oldest royal park in London.
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Did you know? Buckingham Palace has its ATM inside the building! The royal family’s bank of choice, Coutts & Co., has installed an ATM in the palace’s basement.
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Explore Buckingham Palace with an audio guide and with an expert guide, witness the world-renowned Changing of the Guard ceremony.
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Enjoy guaranteed timed entry to the Palace, wander through the lavish State Rooms of Buckingham Palace, and learn more about the British monarchy.
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Instead of the Changing of the Guards, you can upgrade and go for a stroll in St. James's Park, the oldest royal park in London.
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Did you know? Buckingham Palace has its ATM inside the building! The royal family’s bank of choice, Coutts & Co., has installed an ATM in the palace’s basement.
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Get ready for an amazing London adventure with the London Explorer Pass which covers 90+ attractions, tours, and experiences with maximum savings.
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Unlock up to 50% savings on admission tickets for iconic attractions such as the London Eye, The Tower of London, Up At The O2, and Tower Bridge.
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Explore the best of London including Kew Gardens, London Aquarium, Westminster Abbey, The London Dungeon, and other popular attractions.
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Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of picking from different passes offering entry to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions in London.
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Get ready for an amazing London adventure with the London Explorer Pass which covers 90+ attractions, tours, and experiences with maximum savings.
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Unlock up to 50% savings on admission tickets for iconic attractions such as the London Eye, The Tower of London, Up At The O2, and Tower Bridge.
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Explore the best of London including Kew Gardens, London Aquarium, Westminster Abbey, The London Dungeon, and other popular attractions.
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Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of picking from different passes offering entry to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions in London.
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Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London with exclusive access to 90+ attractions scattered across the city.
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The London Pass makes visiting top attractions like the London Eye, Frameless, Kew Garden, and Windsor Castle super easy, saving up to 50%.
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Take to the water on a spacious Uber Boat, whizz to the top of The View from The Shard or explore the city from the comfort of an open-top sightseeing bus.
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Opt for a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day London pass depending on your itinerary.
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Just scan your London pass at the first attraction, and it's activated and you can then redeem your credits over the number of calendar days purchased.
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Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London with exclusive access to 90+ attractions scattered across the city.
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The London Pass makes visiting top attractions like the London Eye, Frameless, Kew Garden, and Windsor Castle super easy, saving up to 50%.
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Take to the water on a spacious Uber Boat, whizz to the top of The View from The Shard or explore the city from the comfort of an open-top sightseeing bus.
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Opt for a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day London pass depending on your itinerary.
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Just scan your London pass at the first attraction, and it's activated and you can then redeem your credits over the number of calendar days purchased.
Pro tips to help you make a pick
Arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time on your tickets.
Wear appropriate clothes and footwear as Buckingham Palace is a royal residence.
Get to the palace early in the morning when it opens to avoid lines and crowds.
Photography is not allowed in the State Rooms.
Consumption of food or beverages are not allowed within Buckingham Palace.
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About Buckingham Palace
Since its construction in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham, Buckingham Palace has reigned as the official abode of the British monarch since 1837. The palace serves as the center of administrative activities for the monarchy, hosting a number of official ceremonies and events. Visitors are invited to explore the exquisite interiors and architecture, showcasing the palace's grandeur and history. Boasting an astounding 775 rooms, Buckingham Palace is definitely a must-visit on your trip to London.
Buckingham Palace survived 9 German bombs during WWII.
The wine vaults, located beneath the West Wing, are the oldest part of the palace.
If a royal standard flag is flying over the palace, then the King is in the palace. However, if the Union Flag is, then he is elsewhere.
A clockmaker works in the palace full-time, maintaining over 350 clocks and watches.
It is believed that there is a series of underground tunnels connecting Buckingham Palace to other attractions in London.
Why visit Buckingham Palace?
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Plan your visit
North-centre Gate
This is the regularly used entrance gates into Buckingham Palace for visitors.
Centre Gates
Centre gates are not used on a daily basis, instead it is only opened for ceremonial purposes.
- Buckingham Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during September.
- The State Rooms are open daily during July and August.
- Limited guided tours are available from November to January.
Toilets are located in the garden of Buckingham Palace.
Nursing is welcome anywhere within Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace and Gardens, including the State Rooms, are wheelchair accessible.
Service animals are welcome into the palace.