Head into the inner sanctuary within the walls and gates of Buckingham Palace. The spectacular State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open for only a few short months each year and on these dates, you have full access. With pre-reserved tickets you’ll spend more time inside the Palace and avoid the hassle of reserving them yourself. On your way to Buckingham Palace, you’ll dive deep into the heart of royal life in the UK on a walking tour as your guide uncovers centuries of fascinating history.
Stop At: Canada Gate
Description: A royal walking tour of London serves as your introduction to the Palace and regal life.
Admission: n/a
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Clarence House
Description: Make your way through Green Park and stop outside Clarence House, a nineteenth-century estate that the most recent generations of royals—including the current king himself—have called home.
Admission: n/a
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. James’s Palace
Description: Head further back in time to St. James’s Palace, used as a royal residence for over 300 years up until the reign of Queen Victoria and a working palace to this day.
Admission: n/a
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Mall
Description: Stroll down The Mall and see the instantly recognizable route running alongside St. James’s Park used for processions during royal weddings, coronations and Jubilee celebrations.
Admission: n/a
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wellington Barracks
Description: Pass by Wellington Barracks, home to the royal Foot Guards on duty in the area, who are assigned to protect the Royal Family.
Admission: n/a
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace
Description: For the highlight of your tour, head to the historic Royal State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. Only open to the public for a few months a year, this collection of ornate 19th-century salons and galleries will transport you straight to the heart of this storied institution. See the lavish White Drawing Room, Throne Room, and more magnificent spaces still used today by the Royal Family to entertain guests. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the State Rooms at your own pace with the informative audio guide.
Admission: Included
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
