Buckingham Palace Audio Guide Tours

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

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

• Access to the Garden Café

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

• Free time inside the palace

• Audio headsets

• Small group of max. 5 participants

• Infants up to 4 years welcome free of charge

Exclusions #

• Tips

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to bring

• Carry only bottled water if you wish to drink inside the Royal Mews.

What’s not allowed

• Do not eat or drink inside the Royal Mews, except for bottled water.
• Place all drinks and food in closed bags before admission.
• Large bags are not allowed on this experience.
• Do not carry pen-knives or scissors, as these are prohibited.
• Avoid loud mobile phone use and consider other visitors.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Selfie sticks cannot be used near the horses.

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• Use the accessible toilet and Changing Space available on-site.
• Make use of the seating available throughout your visit.
• Use the downloadable sensory map and photo journey to plan your visit.
• Expect support from Wardens, who are Dementia Friends.

Additional information

• Expect airport-style security checks for you and your belongings on arrival. Bring as little as possible to help speed up security screening.
• London Blue Badge Guides can guide only at two points in the Main Quadrangle.
• Plan for some wait time when lining up for the experience, especially on weekends and holidays.
• The Changing the Foot Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (subject to availability). On other days, you will see the Changing the Horse Guard instead.

Inclusions #

• Entry ticket to The Royal Mews (March 5 to November 1, 2026)

• Access to the Diamond Jubilee State Coach and the Gold State Coach, used at every coronation since 1831

• See some of The King's horses that draw the coaches and carriages

• Multimedia guide in 9 languages (Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian)

• Small group of max. 10 participants

Additional paid upgrades:

• Walking tour of Westminster

• Changing the Guard ceremony

• Local English-speaking guide

Exclusions #

• Food and drink

Combine a guided royal walking tour with skip-the-line entry to the State Rooms.

• Everything you get: Includes a guided walking tour past St James’s Palace, the Mall, and St James’s Park, followed by skip-the-line access to Buckingham Palace's 19 State Rooms with a multilingual audio guide to view Royal Collection masterpieces.
• Why choose this: Save time with skip-the-line entry and maximise your visit by pairing palace history with a guided exploration of London's iconic royal landmarks.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Buckingham Palace

• Royal walking tour before palace entry

• Access to the Garden Café

• Expert English-speaking guide

• 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)

• Small group of max. 5 participants

• Infants up to 4 years welcome free of charge

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 only and only in the Palace Gardens.