Buckingham Palace audio guide

What’s not allowed

• Alcohol, drones, bicycles, folding bikes, roller-skates, skateboards, large luggage, and backpacks are not allowed on this experience.
• Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the State Rooms, Royal Mews, or The King’s Gallery.
• Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
• Mobile phones must be switched off while inside The King’s Gallery.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

• All visitors will be subject to airport-style security checks.
• Tickets booked through Headout cannot be converted into a 1-Year Pass.

Inclusions #

• Entry to the State Rooms from July 9 to September 27, 2026 (as per option chosen)

• Entry to the Royal Mews from March 5 to November 1, 2026 (as per option chosen)

• Multimedia guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and British Sign Language (BSL) with subtitles

Additional paid upgrades:

• Changing the Guard tour

• 1.5-hour walking tour of Westminster

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Small group tour

Watch a royal ceremony up close in a small group, with options to extend your city walk afterwards.

• Everything you get: Join an expert English-speaking guide in a small group to see the Changing the Guard ceremony on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, or the Horse Guards on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
• Why choose this: Choose this if you want a focused, time-efficient look at the royal ceremony and nearby sights without longer palace visits.
• Upgrades: Choose between entry to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms, a 1.5-hour guided walking tour around the palace, or a guided Westminster Abbey tour.

Inclusions #

• Changing the Foot Guard Ceremony (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays)

• Changing the Horse Guard Ceremony (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday)

• Expert English-speaking tour guide

• Small group tour

• Audio headsets

Additional paid upgrades:

• 1.5-hour walking tour around Buckingham Palace

• Entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms

• Multimedia guide in 9 languages

• Guided tour of Westminster Abbey

What’s not allowed

• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Additional information

• The Changing the Guard ceremony takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the year. However, last-minute cancellations can occur without prior notice due to palace or local authority decisions or bad weather.
• The Changing the Foot Guards Ceremony takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
• On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the Sunday Parade.
• If you book your tour on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, you will experience the Changing the Horse Guard Ceremony instead.

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What's not allowed

• Alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, food & beverages, drones, large bags, suitcases, backpacks, rucksacks, illegal drugs, weapons, and items that make a noise, like whistles, banners, flags, and political slogans, are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Accessibility

• This experience is generally not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

Additional information

• Available facilities: restroom.
• Safety is a priority, so guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
• While there is no strictly enforced dress code, please note that the Abbey is a place of worship, and it is better to be dressed modestly.
• The Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace only takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays; on other days, the tour visits the Horse Guards Parade instead.
• Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start; late arrivals or no-shows are non-refundable.
• Tours operate in one language per group; options may be offered in English, French, German, or Spanish.
• The English, Spanish, German and/or French-guided tour uses a priority group entrance for Abbey entry.
• For the Westminster Abbey & Changing the Guard experience, Abbey visits for organ recital, evensong, or mass are self-guided and subject to the Abbey’s schedule; the guide does not accompany you inside.
• An Abbey audio guide may be available on some tours.
• Changing the Guard is subject to the British Army’s schedule and may change without notice; typically seen on 10am tours on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun.
• Premium small-group options are capped at about 20 participants.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Westminster Abbey

• Walking tour of Big Ben & Buckingham Palace

Additional paid upgrades:

• Skip-the-line tickets or priority group entry to Westminster Abbey

• Guided tour of Westminster Abbey

• A licensed tour guide (English, French, Spanish, or German)

• Changing the Guard (or Horse Guard) Ceremony

• Headset (for groups of 10 or more)

Exclusions #

• Entry to Buckingham Palace

• Entry to Big Ben

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Get rare access to Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms, open to visitors for only 2 months each year.

• Everything you get: Entry to the State Rooms, between Jul 9 and Sept 27, 2026, including the Throne Room and White Drawing Room. View artworks by masters like Rembrandt, Canaletto, and Rubens as you explore the rooms with a multimedia guide for in-depth insights.
• Why choose this: This is your exclusive opportunity to step inside one of the most famous palaces in the world, usually closed to the public.
• Upgrades: Join a Royal London walking tour with a live English or multilingual audio guide or witness the Changing the Guard in a small group setting.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Buckingham Palace

• Audio guide for Buckingham Palace in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and British Sign Language (BSL) with subtitles

• Headsets when necessary

Additional paid upgrades:

• Royal London walking tour before palace entry

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese

• Changing the Guard ceremony

• Small group tour

What's not allowed

• For safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms. They must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby carriers are available for loan.
• A one-way system operates along the entire visitor route, so be sure to check out the attractions thoroughly as you won’t be allowed to revisit them.
• This tour is not meant for individuals with impaired movement.

Additional information

• Photography and filming are allowed for private use and only in the Palace Gardens.
• The Changing the Foot Guards ceremony at Buckingham Palace takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (subject to availability). On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, there is no Foot Guards ceremony. Instead, you'll explore Westminster on a guided walking tour. The Horse Guards may be on parade, but it's not always guaranteed.

What to bring

• Wear comfortable shoes as the experience includes a walking tour.

What’s not allowed

• Cameras are not allowed inside the venues mentioned.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

• The Changing the Guard may change or be cancelled by British authorities. Cancellations due to bad weather are confirmed only on the morning of the ceremony.
• If the Guard ceremony is cancelled, you will join a walking tour of Westminster City instead.
• On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, you will join a Walking Tour of Westminster City instead.
• You may see the Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade, but this is not guaranteed.
• On Sundays, a different version of the ceremony, called the Sunday Parade, takes place.

Inclusions #

• Changing the Guard viewing experience

• Expert English-speaking tour guide for the Changing the Guard walking tour

• Entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms

• Multimedia guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese

• Audio headsets

Exclusions #

• Tips

• Hotel pickup and drop-off