6
Amazing tour of RAH
Excellent insight, very knowledgeable
The Royal Albert Hall Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $27 / person
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 308 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 14
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Royal Albert Hall
Description
Did you know that the Royal Albert Hall once hosted a séance; flooded the auditorium with 56,000 litres of water for an opera concert; and that criminals, as well as musicians and politicians, have graced the Hall’s stage? You can uncover more stories like this, as well as ask your own questions, on a Royal Albert Hall Tour. Together with a friendly guide, you’ll take a peek at the royal areas, see the breathtaking auditorium, and glimpse the stage where the world’s stars have appeared – from Arctic Monkeys to Muhammad Ali, BBC Proms to Beyoncé, Cirque du Soleil to Winston Churchill, and Albert Einstein to Ed Sheeran. You’ll discover how the building was funded, the royal love story that nearly stopped it from being built, and how we solved one of the UK’s most enduring engineering challenges – the Royal Albert Hall echo! You might even be lucky enough to hear a legendary artist in soundcheck!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10 times a day, 10:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 17–59)
- $27
- Senior (ages 60+)
- $24
- Child (ages 6–16)
- $16
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
In demand: 181 of the next 270 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Royal Albert Hall
Take a peek inside London's famous music venue on a guided tour, and glimpse the stage where the world's greatest performers, musicians, and sports stars have appeared - from Arctic Monkeys to Muhammad Ali, BBC Proms to Beyoncé, Cirque du Soleil to Winston Churchill, Einstein to Ed Sheeran, and Kylie to Kraftwerk (we could go on). Together with a friendly guide, you’ll uncover the fascinating and surprising history of the Hall, how it was funded, and the love story that nearly stopped it from being built. As you move through the building, you'll notice photos of the Hall's most iconic performances. Look out for your favourite artist and remember to ask your guide questions because each has their own inside and backstage stories to tell which really bring these images to life! You’ll see the Royal areas of the Hall, taking in the Queen’s Box and the Royal Retiring Room (where the Queen hangs out!) – If you’re lucky, you may even get to see an artist in sound check!
What's included
Included
Guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Lunch
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
308 reviews
How it compares in London
- Starting price $27 is 60% below the typical $67 for tours of similar length in London
Excurgo comparison of 4,773 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Royal Albert Hall Tour take?
The Royal Albert Hall Tour lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does The Royal Albert Hall Tour cost?
Prices start at $27 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does The Royal Albert Hall Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 10 departures a day between 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM.
How much does The Royal Albert Hall Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–16 pay from $16, adults from $27. Infants go free.
Does The Royal Albert Hall Tour sell out?
It can: 181 of the next 270 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel The Royal Albert Hall Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is The Royal Albert Hall Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is The Royal Albert Hall Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 308 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Royal Albert Hall.
Reviews(308)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
Royal Albert Hall tour
Enjoyed this tour very much. Very informative. Our guide,Mandy, was fantastic. Would highly recommend
D
Fascinating insight to the history.
What a great introduction to the RAH, with a behind-the-scenes look at the boxes, royal box, kings room plus lots of stories and history thrown in. Would highly recommend. Had a great guide in Mandy, who is very well connected!
F
Thoroughly enjoyable tour
My mum and I toured Royal Albert Hall and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Our tour guide was wonderful and we loved all the history and extra bits of information throughout the tour. We even heard a world-famous pianist practising before the performance tonight. The tour is well worth the time and the Cafe also has some delicious cakes.
A
Highly recommended!
The tours are very entertaining and quite educational; I would recommend it to everyone! The tour guides are excellent! It is best to book directly through the Royal Albert Hall for the best prices and availability.
7
Definitely go!
Mandy did an awesome job! The hall is beautiful and her knowledge of the hall was astounding!
T
Paul was a great tour...
Paul was a great tour guide. His insights and knowledge made for an interesting tour so much so we watched the final PROMS of the season on the BBC.
T
Go!
Go! It’s incredible story behind the structure, as well as the people who have preformed there.
J
An interesting tour
We’re happy with this one hour tour. Our guide Brian is very knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting information, detailed and thorough, about the Royal Albert Hall.
B
Fantastic tour
I took the Royal Albert Hall Tour in August 2026. In a word it was fantastic. I bought my ticket online. Our tour guide Derek was excellent and a walking encyclopedia about Royal Albert Hall. The tour was enhanced by photos on an iPad like device which we wore around our neck. After an initial 20 minutes spent explaining the history of Royal Albert Hall, we climbed up to the seats for a great view of the stage and ceiling. We saw the Royal Family Box, the Royal Retirement Room and a wonderful view of the Prince Albert Monument. We went up to the highest level before descending and finishing the tour. The tour lasts about one hour. After the tour, I had some apple juice in the Royal Albert Hall Cafe and visited the shop. I highly recommend the tour and it is very worthwhile.
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