LONDON · BUCKINGHAM PALACE TOURS
The State Rooms open for roughly ten weeks in late summer, and the Royal Mews and Changing of the Guard run to their own calendars. These 15 cover all three, with prices, timings and what happens outside the season.
Enter Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms with a timed ticket and multilingual multimedia guide. See ceremonial rooms, paintings, sculptures, porcelain, and fine furniture, then continue to the Garden Café. The visit is self-guided, with no live guide, and photography is not allowed inside.
“a sign at the exit letting people know how to get back to the park would be a tremendous help”
Walk through Westminster with a Blue Badge Guide, visit Westminster Abbey on the four-hour option, and see Big Ben, Parliament, St James’s Park, and Buckingham Palace from outside. The three-hour option adds a self-guided organ recital, evensong, or mass when scheduled.
“We had a wonderful tour, thanks to Alexandra. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and very passionate about London’s history. The pace was perfect, the explanations were clear, and she shared many interesting facts and stories that made Westminster, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace come alive. Alexandra was also very friendly and attentive to the group, answering all questions with ease. Highly recommended!”
Spend two hours walking from Green Park through St. James’s, Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, Whitehall, and Westminster. Your English or French guide, often including Chris, Joanne, Angie, or Jude, explains royal stories and positions you for the guard ceremonies. Buckingham Palace interiors are not included.
“This was the best thing we have booked! Juda,our tour guide was amazing! So smart! Thank you Juda”
Join an English-speaking guide such as John, Peter, Alan, or Harry for a fast-moving walk through royal London. You’ll see Buckingham Palace, follow the guards through changing ceremonies, cross St James’s Park, and finish near Trafalgar Square. Entry to buildings is not included.
“Enjoyed this tour. Our guide was John and he did an excellent job. It was educational and John told some fun and interesting stories. He also made sure we had a front row seat for the changing of the guards. Highly recommend.”
Meet your English-speaking guide near the Duke of York Column, watch the Changing of the Guard from carefully chosen viewpoints, then enter Buckingham Palace with an official audio guide. Guides such as Sophie, Aaron, Joseph, and Katerina are praised for lively history and good crowd management.
“Our tour guide, Paul, was not only knowledgeable but also funny and engaging. He shared fascinating stories behind every landmark, making the history come alive in a way that wasn’t just informative but also incredibly entertaining. His jokes kept us all laughing, and he even took the time to answer our endless questions. Highly recommend this tour.”
Visit the Royal Mews on Buckingham Palace Road to see the Gold State Coach, Diamond Jubilee State Coach, royal cars, and possibly Windsor Greys or Cleveland Bays. Exchange your voucher at the ticket office, then explore at your own pace with a multimedia guide in nine languages.
“Very fun! Super informative and tour guide was very friendly”
Walk from the Duke of York Column through St James’s Park with an English-speaking guide such as Louise, Aaron, or Carla. See a guard ceremony when scheduled, then tour Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms at your own pace with an audio guide.
“Kevin was excellent. He got us to great viewing points for changing of the guard. Enjoyable experience”
Follow an English-speaking guide from the Duke of York Monument through the Changing of the Guard, with headsets and well-timed viewing spots. The 90-minute walk ends at Buckingham Palace. Optional upgrades add the Royal Mews or King’s Gallery.
“Amazing and better than expected!! Our guide took us to all of the best spots”
Walk from Westminster Abbey and Big Ben to St. James’s Park and Buckingham Palace with a Blue Badge Guide. Choose a 4-hour Abbey tour or a 3-hour option with self-entry for an organ recital, evensong, or mass. Guides such as Natasha, Olga, Dan, and Jackie are praised for lively stories.
“Natasha was enthusiastic, personable and knowledgeable. She added additional spots on Oxford Street at The end and picked out great spots for pictures.”
Walk from the Duke of York Column along the Mall and through St. James’s Park with an English-speaking guide, then enter Buckingham Palace for a self-guided visit with the official audio guide. Guides such as Natalie, Lee, and Michael are praised for lively royal stories.
“Great experience with our French guide, Madeline. Knowledgeable, funny, responsive and kind. Great info about London and the monarchy leading up to the timed Buckingham Palace ticket!”
Spend five hours walking from the Ritz through Green Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, and Parliament Square before entering Westminster Abbey at your own pace. Guides such as Ash, Will, Chris, and Ari add history, humor, photo tips, and help with the Changing of the Guard.
“Will was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. Enjoyed watching the changing of the guard up close.”
Meet at the Duke of York Column for a 90-minute walk through St. James’s and the royal quarter. Your English-speaking guide uses headsets, moves between viewing points, and explains the ceremony, footguards, horseguards, and royal traditions before finishing outside Buckingham Palace.
“Our Tour guide was amazing she new all the history and where to go to see the ch aging of the guards highly recommend!”
Meet a guide with a yellow umbrella at Victoria Palace Theatre for a two-hour, three-mile walk through royal London. Guides such as Rachel, Mike, Matt, Betsy, and Conor position you for several ceremony views, explain the palace stories, and finish at Horse Guards Parade.
“Our guide met us and was full of wonderful information. Our 2nd time on this tour a few years ago we took this tour and this year brought our daughters and adult grandchildren . Mike was our guide and couldn’t ask for better guide or location he brought us to view the march”
See Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms, including the Throne Room and White Drawing Room, after a guided panoramic coach tour past Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, and St Paul’s Cathedral. Tea is served aboard a bus, with coffee, selected teas, a souvenir cup, and prosecco for adults.
“We never received our Afternoon Tea. We did not have the Buckingham Palace experience we were hoping for:(”
Join a small group of up to 15 for a guided walk from The Ritz through Green Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Parliament Square, and Westminster Abbey. Guides such as Ash, Will, Christopher, and Mark mix royal history with humor, while your pre-booked abbey ticket saves time at the entrance.
“Ashley was great! It was the perfect amount of information… He was willing to answer all our questions and gave lots of tips on dining, area, attractions, and shopping.”
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