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Buckingham Palace Tickets & Guided Tours
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The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace Tickets with Multimedia Guide
- Buy tickets to the Queen’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace and treat yourself to a wide-ranging assortment of treasures and art.
- Immerse yourself in over 100 works from Henry VIII's court, featuring drawings, paintings, and miniatures by Hans Holbein the Younger.
- This exhibition, the largest in 30 years, explores the lives of Holbein's subjects, from Tudor royalty to writers and churchmen.
- The Queen's Gallery was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in May 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, and today it hosts a program of changing exhibitions.
- Once you learn more about the artworks from your 1-hour English multimedia guide, explore the exhibition further at your own pace.
Inclusions
- Admission tickets to Queen’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace
- Multimedia guide in English
- Tip: Keep an eye out for Holbein's work for influential figures like Sir Thomas More and the powerful Howard family.
- All visitors will be subject to airport-like security checks.
- Large luggage pieces or backpacks will not be permitted inside. This can be checked in at the storage units before entering and reclaimed after the visit.
- Mobile phones must be switched off while inside the gallery.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Go City London Explorer Pass: Choose 2 to 7 Attractions
- The London Explorer Pass saves you time and money with free, one-time access to 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 of London's top attractions!
- Save up to 49% on the individual cost of admission tickets to The Tower of London, ZSL London Zoo, Westminister Abbey, Hard Rock Cafe London, and 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off bus Tour.
- With a validity of 30 days from the date of purchase, you can plan your itinerary well in advance. Scan your pass at the 1st attraction you visit to activate it and use it within 60 days post-activation.
- Get a free multilingual guidebook with useful information about your chosen attractions and how best to travel around the city.
Inclusions
- Choice of 2/3/4/5/7 of London's top activities
- Access to attractions: Tower of London, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers 1-day River Roamer, Westminister Abbey & more
- Access to tours: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour, Wembley Stadium Tour, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour & more
- Access to museums: Household Cavalry Museum, The Queen's Gallery, London Transport Museum & more
- Get complete details here
Exclusions
- Airport transfers
- Public transport
- Certain attractions require prior bookings. For the complete list, please click here
- You can visit each attraction once daily, for chosen your pass.
- First, download the Go City App. Use your order confirmation number to add your pass to your phone. Once you visit your first attraction, your pass will be activated!
- Feeling old school? You can also print your pass at home using the link in your confirmation email. You can also show this version of your pass on your phone.
- Get access to pre-recorded commentary, suggested itineraries, a handy map, and more, available at your fingertips!
- Your pass is activated as soon as you visit your 1st attraction and is valid for 60 days before it runs out. The days needn't be consecutive.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 90 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.
Go City London All-Inclusive Pass: 80 Attractions
- Plan a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London as you get access to 80 attractions across the city and save up to 50%.
- Buying a 3-day pass will save you 20% more than buying individual tickets to Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour, The Lion King, and London Eye.
- Choose between a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day pass. Just scan your pass at the first attraction, and it's activated! It's valid for the number of calendar days selected.
- Get a free 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour ticket with your pass, which gives you the chance to explore the city aboard special sightseeing buses with audioguides.
Inclusions
- Choice of 1/2/3/4/5/7-day pass
- 1-Day hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Access to attractions: Tower of London, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers 1-day River Roamer, Westminister Abbey & more
- Access to tours: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour, Wembley Stadium Tour, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour & more
- Access to museums: Household Cavalry Museum, The Queen's Gallery, London Transport Museum & more
- Get complete details here
Exclusions
- Airport transfers
- Public transport
- Certain attractions require prior bookings. For the complete list, please click here
- You can visit each attraction once daily for chosen your pass.
- First, download the Go City App. Use your order confirmation number to add your pass to your phone. Once you visit your first attraction, your pass will be activated!
- Feeling old school? You can also print your pass at home using the link in your confirmation email. You can also show this version of your pass on your phone.
- Get access to pre-recorded commentary, suggested itineraries, a handy map, and more, available at your fingertips!
- Your pass is activated as soon as you visit your 1st attraction and is valid for the number of calendar days (not 24-hour periods). For example, if you select a 3-day pass and visit an attraction on Monday afternoon, your pass is valid for the remainder of Monday and the 2 consecutive days of the week.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 90 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.
Royal London Luxury Coach Tour With Changing of the Guard
- Enjoy a luxury coach ride through London, led by an expert guide who provides insightful stories and anecdotes about the city's landmarks along the way.
- Benefit from an audio headset that lets you listen to your guide's engaging commentary about the ceremony and the rich history behind it.
- Witness the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, a quintessential display of British tradition and pageantry.
- Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to observe the Queen's guards and bearskin hats as they march and take on the responsibility of guarding the palace.
Inclusions
- Superior coach tour
- Expert guide
- WiFi and USB charging on board
- Personal audio headset
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Food and drinks
- If there is no changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, you will instead see the ceremony at Horse Guards Parade.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Small-Group Guided Tour Around Buckingham Palace with Changing of the Guard
- Unearth the royal charm of London with an expert English-speaking guide who narrates the full spectacle of the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
- This tour stands out with its small-group format, limited to 20 guests, ensuring an intimate, personalized experience with ease of mobility.
- Discover the grandeur of St. James's Palace and immerse yourself in the calm of St James's Park, all while your guide shares intriguing facts.
- Don't miss out on this opportunity to uncover peculiar highlights like The Queen's preferred alcohol shop and Prince Philip's barber, making this tour truly one-of-a-kind.
Inclusions
- 1.5-hr guided tour around Buckingham Palace
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Changing of the guard
- The Guard Change may not be operational on days with bad weather conditions. On such days, you will visit the Horse Guards for a photo stop, instead.
- Please note that if you book your tour on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, you’ll experience the change of the Household Cavalry.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
British Royalty Walking Tour with Live Guide
- Embark on an exclusive exploration into Queen Elizabeth II's life, with this expert-guided small-group walking tour through royal London.
- This tour includes engaging storytelling by an English-speaking guide, amplified with audio headsets, ensuring you won't miss a single detail.
- Unravel the Queen's history – from her WWII experiences to assassination attempts – providing riveting, up-close insights.
- See Westminster’s iconic buildings, offering unique glimpses into the Queen's former life, such as the Clarence House, the Queen’s home from 1947-1952.
Inclusions
- Guided walking tour of Westminster
- English-speaking guide
- Headsets when appropriate, so that you can always hear your guide
- Tip: After the tour, consider exploring nearby attractions like the British Museum or the National Gallery for more cultural immersion.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
LondonBuckingham Palace Tours & Tickets
Why Visit Buckingham Palace in London
- Historical Site: Built as a large townhouse for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703, the royal residence was initially known as Buckingham House.
- Political Landmark: Buckingham Palace is an important cultural and political landmark of England as it has historical significance relating to the British monarchy.
- Neoclassical Architecture: Designed by architects like John Nash, the palace gets its neoclassical and dramatic architecture from the architect’s theatrical influence.
- Majestic Rooms: The 775 rooms in the palace are furnished with regal masterpieces, with the garden being the most extensive private garden in London.
- Iconic Picture Gallery: With paintings of artists like Titian, Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Dyck and Claude, the picture gallery features unique works in the Royal Collection.
Your Buckingham Palace Tickets Explained
Buckingham Palace Entrance Tickets
- Treat your senses to a wide range of regal experiences, as you get access to walk around the palace and explore The Queen’s residence in London.
- With these tickets gain access to explore the British royal residence as you view the intricately adorned architecture of the rooms in Buckingham Palace, like the imposing Ballroom, the stately Drawing rooms and the Throne Room to transport you to the English monarchy.
- With your Buckingham Palace entrance tickets, you can wander the private gardens of The Queen, visit the impressive State Rooms or look around The Royal Mews, one of the finest working stables in the world.
- Plug in your complimentary multimedia guide that comes with the Buckingham Palace entrance ticket and stray around to admire royalty at its best, as you listen to interesting facts about the monarchy.
Royal Walking Tour
- The Royal Walking Tour is guided by an English-speaking expert who is knowledgeable about the British Royals and their favorite locations in London.
- The tour provides an immersive experience, delving into fascinating and lesser-known facts about the British Royals.
- The tour is designed to offer a personalized experience, providing you the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the tour guide.
- Behold the majestic splendor of Buckingham Palace, a regal highlight and a truly unforgettable experience on this tour.
- If timing and weather conditions permit, observe the iconic Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace Highlights
While Buckingham Palace is another world altogether in terms of grandiosity and spaciousness, here are the top highlights that you can explore while on your regal exploration.
The White Drawing Room
The White Drawing Room is one of the most important State Rooms in Buckingham Palace, which are the public rooms in the palace where The Queen and members of the Royal Family receive guests. One of the principal reception rooms of the palace, the White Drawing Room is furnished with lavish English and French furniture and porcelain. Her Majesty The Queen usually enters the room through an enormous hidden door, which you can try to locate while on your visit.
The Throne Room
The starkly scarlet room houses a pair of throne chairs, known as the Chairs of Estate, which were used for the coronation ceremony of The Queen in 1953, as well as other chairs made for the coronation of King George VI, and a single throne chair made for Queen Victoria in 1837. Designed by architect John Nash, the room is intricately adorned in a seventeenth-century style, while the dramatic influence can be attributed to Nash’s background in theatre set designs.
The Ballroom
Being the largest of the State Rooms, The Ballroom was used for hosting balls and concerts, even featuring a musician’s gallery complete with an organ. Completed during the reign of Queen Victoria in 1855, today the Ballroom is used for official purposes, sometimes for holding State Banquets. Plaster statutes made by British sculptor William Theed overlook the throne canopy. A triumphal arch supports a medallion that features the profiles of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in their glory.
Music Room
Admire the parquet floor inlaid with various kinds of woods like satinwood, rosewood, tulipwood, mahogany and holly as you walk around the Music Room, where royal babies have been christened as well, including the Queen’s three eldest children. Guests in the palace are presented in the room before dinner or a banquet, having assembled in the Green Drawing Room.
Picture Gallery
Around 47 metres in length, the Buckingham Palace Picture Gallery features some of the greatest paintings in the Royal Collection. As The Queen lends out various works of art to exhibitions held around the UK and overseas, there is always a regular change in paintings. The gallery features artists like Titian, Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Dyck and Claude.
The Grand Staircase
Behold the Grand Staircase that leads you to the rooms on the other floor of the grand residence. Designed by John Nash in his characteristic London theatrical style, the staircase features full-length portraits of important members of the Queen’s family, like her grandparents George III and Queen Charlotte, and her parents Duke and Duchess of Kent.
Palace Garden
Just like the garden parties you must have seen in the English period dramas on-screen, wander around the same gardens that the Royal Family uses for celebrations and entertaining guests. The Queen’s Garden Parties held in the summer see around 24,000 guests welcomed into the lush greenery every year, with the 19th-century lake being one of the main attractions of the garden.
Changing of the Queen’s Guard Ceremony
Witness the traditional ceremony of the change of guards with troops in red coats and bearskin hats, and watch them go about with bands and marching as the ceremony marks the detachment of one troop and the taking over of the other. Glimpse the spectacle and British pageantry, as guards march to the rhythm of the music of the bands, is a sight to behold.
Treasures of the Palace
Delve into the stories that accompany the Treasures of the Palace in the form of antique furniture, objects, paintings and art pieces, and get to know what significance they hold in the larger regal scheme of things! The Marble Hall is the place to be if you want to engage your visual senses in the magnificent marble sculptures and stunning paintings.
The Royal Mews
Experience what goes behind arranging the road transport for the royal family, right from the horse-and-carriage lavish ride to the cars that take them around town, as you see coachmen in liveries and chauffeurs in uniforms! Explore the Royal Mews, one of the finest working stables in the world.
The Queen’s Gallery
Discover The Queen’s very own exhibition of art pieces and paintings in the palace and know more about the aesthetic side of English monarchy. The ever-changing gallery features old paintings, antique furniture, decorative arts and a vast collection of fascinating photographs.
The Clarence House
Designed and built by the renowned architect John Nash in 1825, The Clarence House was previously home to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother for almost five decades. Originally built for George III’s third son, the Duke of Clarence, this house survived enemy bombing during the Second World War.
Marble Hall
Engage your mythological interests in the Marble Hall, as you can look at many white marble statues of Greek and Roman gods and goddesses carved to perfection. One of the most famous sculptures of the hall is by the leading sculptor Canova, and it shows the Roman god of War - Mars, with Venus, the goddess of love, carved out of a single stone, which is a treat to the eyes.
Plan Your Visit To Buckingham Palace
Timings
Getting There
Rules
Nearby
July to August:
- Opening Time: 9:30 AM
- Last Admission: 5:15 PM
- Closing Time: 7:30 PM
September to October:
- Opening Time: 09:30 AM
- Last Admission: 4:15 PM
- Closing Time: 6:30 PM
Note: The State Rooms remain closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Learn More About Buckingham Palace's Timings
Address: London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom
- By Train:
Nearest train station: London Victoria or London Charing Cross. - By Tube:
Nearest stations: Victoria, Green Park, St. James's Park and Hyde Park Corner. - By Coach or Bus: Bus numbers 11, 211, C1 and C10.
Nearest station: Victoria Coach Station, a 10-minute walk from the Palace. - By Car: Distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Buckingham Palace: 17 miles.
Nearest car parking: Victoria Car Park, Q-Park Victoria.
- Food: Eating and drinking are not permitted inside Buckingham Palace. However, bottled water can be carried along with you.
- Photography: No photography and filming are allowed inside the State Rooms of the palace. The Palace Gardens, however, permit visitors to shoot for non-commercial purposes.
- Dress Code: There is no formal dress code required while visiting the Palace.
- Pre-book Tickets: It is mandatory to prebook tickets for entering the palace and taking tours around the premises.
- Arrival: It is recommended to arrive at the entry time printed on your ticket and not earlier.
- Pushchairs: Pushchairs are not allowed to be taken inside State Rooms.
- Pets: Only guide, hearing or assistance animals are permitted inside the Palace.
- Security Check: Each visitor passes through an airport-style security check.
- London Eye: Experience the London skyline like never before with a ride on the London Eye, a giant Ferris Wheel that will make you feel on top of the world, literally!
- Madame Tussauds: Spiral down the history with legends as you look at almost-real wax statues of your heroes in one of the most visited museums in London.
- Westminster Abbey: Get lost in the medieval era as you explore the gothic architecture of Westminster Abbey, a UNESCO Heritage Site, which houses a wide range of tombs, statues, and memorials.
- St Paul’s Cathedral: Admire the iconic dome of St Paul’s Cathedral that dominates the skyline of London city, which is also the seat of the Bishop of London.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buckingham Palace Tickets
Q. Can I buy Buckingham Palace tickets online?
A. Yes, you can buy Buckingham Palace tickets online.
Q. What is the best way to buy Buckingham Palace tickets?
A. The best way to purchase Buckingham Palace tickets is to book them online. This way you get vouchers for great offers and can also reserve slots well in advance.
Q. Can I pre-book Buckingham Palace tickets?
A. Yes, you can book any date of your choice in advance, if you book your Buckingham Palace tickets online.
Q. What is the cancellation policy for Buckingham Palace tickets?
A. While you can get a full refund on cancelling the entrance tickets up to 24h before the schedule, there are some tour tickets that can’t be cancelled. Please check the cancellation policy of the tickets before purchasing.
Q. What is Buckingham Palace?
A. Buckingham Palace is the London royal residence. It is the administrative headquarters of the Bristish monarchy.
Q. Where is Buckingham Palace located?
A. The address of Buckingham Palace is London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom.
Q. What facilities are available in Buckingham Palace for visitors?
A. Buckingham Palace has made toilets and baby-care facilities available for the visitors at the entrance and in the garden.
Q. Does Buckingham Palace provide facilities for disabled visitors?
A. Alternative arrangements can be made for visitors with disabilities on request.
Q. Is photography allowed in Buckingham Palace?
A. No, photography is not allowed in Buckingham Palace. However, visitors are free to shoot in the Palace Gardens for non-commercial purposes.
Q. Does The Queen live in Buckingham Palace?
A. Yes, Buckingham Palace is the official residence of The Queen.
Q. What are the major highlights of Buckingham Palace?
A. You can visit the State Rooms of the Palace, and admire the architecture of the palace which has intricately adorned furniture and fascinating ceramics, or take a walk around the palace gardens, which have breathtaking lush greenery for a refreshing promenade.