Uncover the secrets of Britain’s royal legacy on an in-depth walking tour and head through the gates of Buckingham Palace for an experience fit for royalty.
Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal London Walking Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Step into Buckingham Palace with your reserved skip-the-line tickets, bypassing the crowds and long queues outside to help save you time.
- Be awestruck by the opulent State Rooms, still used by the Royal Family today to entertain guests.
- Traverse a carefully curated route of iconic royal landmarks, spanning parks, palaces, and historic parade routes.
- Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Britain's legendary monarchs with fascinating stories shared by your guide throughout the tour.
Description
Embark on a royal adventure through London showing you firsthand the splendor and history of British Royalty. Your tour includes a visit to Buckingham Palace with skip-the-line access and privileged access to the magnificent State Rooms. Your expert guide will handle all the logistics of getting tickets and navigating through busy central London, leaving you to immerse yourself in captivating royal history.
Your royal London walking tour begins outside Buckingham Palace as your guide shares hidden history of the Royal Family.
Next stop is Clarence House, a charming nineteenth-century palace and the previous residence of the King. From there, you’ll see St. James’s Palace, boasting 300 years of regal heritage from the era of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I to the reign of Queen Victoria.
Follow your guide for a leisurely stroll down The Mall. This legendary parade route is featured in historic events like royal weddings, coronations, and Jubilees. Afterwards, step into St. James's Park, the oldest Royal Park in the city, where you might catch a glimpse of its famous residents: the pelicans.
Your guided tour finishes up at Buckingham Palace where you’ll head straight inside with your skip-the-line tickets. In the opulent State Rooms, marvel at the grandeur of spaces like the White Drawing Room and the Throne Room, still utilized by the Royal Family for ceremonial occasions.
Palace regulations prohibit your guide from accompanying you in the Palace, but you'll have plenty of time to explore at your own pace with an audio guide.
Experience Buckingham Palace in all its glory with helpful insights and anecdotes shared by your guide throughout the tour.
Included / Excluded
- Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace tickets (State Rooms)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour of London
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Apsley Way, Wellington Arch, London, GB
Start Location Notes: Wellington Arch on Apsley Way, Hyde Park Corner, London W1J 7JZ. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.
Start Location Directions: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Wellington+Arch/@51.5025925,-0.1508545,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48760525173392ad:0x5e50fdd05e575c42!8m2!3d51.5025925!4d-0.1508545!16zL20vMDRibjc0?entry=ttu
Commentary
Guide : English
Audio : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour is wheelchair accesible however, only 1 wheelchair per tour. Please contact customer support prior to booking to allow us to notify the sites visited.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
- This tour is in English.
- The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- When you arrive, you will pass through an airport-style security check.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Tips/Gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- You can take photographs in the Royal Mews.
- Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the Royal Mews.
- This is wheelchair accesible however, only 1 wheelchair per tour. Please contact customer support prior to booking to allow us to notify the sites visited
- This tour doesn't include the changing of the guard.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.
Options and Pricing
Skip-the-Line Buckingham Palace & Royal London Walking Tour
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Points of interest
- Wellington Arch, Apsley Way, London, UK
- Clarence House, Cleveland Row, London, UK
- Buckingham Palace, London, UK
- St James Park, Hartington Road, London, UK
- The Mall, Windsor Road, London, UK
- Constitution Hill, Constitution Hill, London, UK
- Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace Road, London, UK
- St James's Palace, Marlborough Road, London, UK
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Additional Information
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 15
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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