London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour
Description
Step beyond the palace gates during the limited summer opening of Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms. Begin with an expert-led walk through St. James’s Park and along the Mall, where royal traditions, ceremonial events, and stories of the monarchy unfold beside London’s famous processional route. At Buckingham Palace, your guide verifies your privileged access ticket and provides an audio guide for the interior. Continue independently through the Grand Staircase, White Drawing Room, Ballroom, and Throne Room, where paintings, period furnishings, and ceremonial spaces reveal how the palace serves the Royal Family. Because the State Rooms open for only a few weeks each summer, this tour offers a rare chance to see areas normally closed to the public.
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Itinerary
Your Buckingham Palace royal experience begins in St James Square at the designated meeting point. Meet your expert guide and begin your walking tour of London's Royal monuments. Walk through St. James' Park, London’s oldest Royal Park, while your guide explains its transformation from a royal hunting ground into a landscaped public park. Pass ponds and green spaces while hearing stories connected to the British monarchy. Then pause at St. James’ Palace, known for hosting iconic royals like Princess Diana and Anne Boleyn. Next, continue along The Mall, London’s ceremonial avenue, used for royal processions and major state occasions. Hear stories of royal pageantry while following the route toward Buckingham Palace. Catch a glimpse of Clarence House, the previous residence of King Charles.
Arrive at the Buckingham Palace gates, where your guide shares final stories about the monarchy before verifying your entrance tickets and providing an audio guide for self-guided exploration. Then, enter Buckingham Palace independently to see the State Rooms, including the Grand Staircase, White Drawing Room, Ballroom, and Throne Room. The guided portion of the tour ends at the entrance. You may remain exploring inside the palace until you are ready to leave.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that Access to the special exhibition "The King’s Tour Artists" is a special addition available in 2025 only.
Reviews(125)
Jeremy a great guy and a great guide
Lee was our tour guide and he was excellent. He made the experience fun with good jokes and made us feel welcomed and appreciated on our tour. 10/10
Lee was fantastic - highly recommend!!
Tour guide (Jen) was very informative while keeping the history intriguing, would recommend this guide if your interested in history without being bored. 10/10 Jen kept the tour alive and amusing
Jen was an absolutely wonderful tour guide for our Buckingham Palace tour! She was knowledgeable, friendly, engaging, and made the entire experience so enjoyable.
Great walking with history class! Thank you!
An amazing tour guide, very upbeat and great kids. Great post wedding experience!
Sofie was an amazing tour guide. It is evident she is passionate about her role in the tour. It was wonderful!
Lee was an amazing tour guide. Definitely recommend the tour!
Thank you Lee! It was great . knowledgeable, fun educational
