Guided Tours

The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace Tickets

Name: The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace Tickets
Start: 2025-09-19T10:15:00
End: 2025-09-19T13:00:00
Location: Buckingham Palace

Tour guide speaking outside Buckingham Palace during a guided tour of the State Rooms.

Buckingham Palace State Room with chandeliers and red decor.

Buckingham Palace State Room with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and blue columns.

Buckingham Palace State Room with ornate chandeliers and regal decor.

Duration

1 hr 30 min - 2 hr 45 min

Opens tomorrow

09:30am - 06:30pm

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Audio guide

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Guided tour

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Carole

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was amazing to be inside such an iconic building where the Royal family have lived for so long, to walk in the same places as them and all the other world famous people who have visited the palace for different reasons. We didn't have a personal guided tour, but used the headset which was very easy to use and easy to listen to. We saw more rooms than I had imagined beforehand - 13 different locations - and were not rushed to leave after our allotted time. To actually stand so close to the two thrones was awesome. The prices charged in the shop and Tearoom, however, were eye watering! Two cardboard cups of tea and a raspberry tart (it was delicious though) cost just a fraction less than our dinner the night before!!

Jennifer

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

From arriving and receiving the tickets the process was seamless and very well organised. The headsets were great and everyone moved at their own pace and could experience the rooms with ease. There was also a family option which meant the children were engaged looking for the items in the room and checking them off. I personally would have liked the option to learn about all of the paintings or objects which were limited to a few per room but I understand not everyone would enjoy that. The gardens were lovely and lots of options for ice cream or food at the end with a gift shop too. A super experience and would recommend

Cynthia

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The rooms themselves were magnificent, but what made our visit was the kindness of the wardens. We were a group of 4 frriends visiting London. In the run-up to our trip I twisted my knee exercising and my friend lifted a heavy object. We were both on meds for pain. When we heard that the tour let us leave by the gardens, we realized we would have to walk all the way around the palace and gardens to get to our next stop at The King's Gallery. The wardens arranged for us to ride a golf cart to the front gate of the palace and they let us out there reducing the amount of steps for us. They couldn't have been nicer.

Enjoy walking through the State Rooms as you witness numerous masterpieces by legendary painters like Rembrandt, Canaletto, and Rubens.

Admire the antique French and English furniture scattered throughout the palace in the Green Drawing Room and the Ballroom.

Learn more about Buckingham Palace from a multilingual multimedia guide and exit to a small section of the manicured Palace Gardens that are open to the public.

Upgrade to see the Changing the Guard ceremony with a small group or go on an audio-guided or English-guided walking tour through the city of Westminster.

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

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Beatriz
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I love our tour lady, the best guide that i ever have in Europe, the most kind, knows a lot of the history, i enjoy every story that she told us. Was our best day in London!! The best tour ♥️!! Very complete, we learn a lot from the history that she told us.
Scott
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Really well delivered the headsets talk you round the splendour of the palaces state rooms. A real honour when you think it is still the Royals home.
William
Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The guide we had on the walking tour portion was what made this excursion.. it's too bad they don't go thru the palace with you.. He was very informative, funny and gave us insight we wouldn't have had if we just booked tickets thru the palace site.. but people remember to tip your guide! Felt bad for him because we didn't see any other "group" on our tour tip him besides us...
Jennifer
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
From arriving and receiving the tickets the process was seamless and very well organised. The headsets were great and everyone moved at their own pace and could experience the rooms with ease. There was also a family option which meant the children were engaged looking for the items in the room and checking them off. I personally would have liked the option to learn about all of the paintings or objects which were limited to a few per room but I understand not everyone would enjoy that. The gardens were lovely and lots of options for ice cream or food at the end with a gift shop too. A super experience and would recommend
Laura
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Having done a different walking tour previously, I had a certain expectation, this tour blew it out of the water!! We hit specific spots at specific times and had such good views!! It was fast paced in places but the guide was kind enough to make sure everyone in the group kept up at all points! Absolutely brilliant, and Brendan the guide was just fantastic, I couldn't recommend this tour highly enough, it was worth every penny!!

Step inside one of the world’s most iconic royal residences with exclusive access to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms. This seasonal experience offers unparalleled insight into the heart of the British monarchy.

Getting started

Begin your royal adventure with timed-entry access to ensure a smooth experience. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a multilingual audio guide (available in 9 languages), allowing you to explore the Palace at your own pace while absorbing stories about Britain’s rich royal history.

What to expect

State Rooms

Wander through the State Rooms that serve as the official public spaces of the monarch. As you step through each ornately decorated room, your audio guide will share anecdotes and historical facts about the various monarchs who have lived there, the functions of the rooms, and the treasures housed within them.

Features:

Access to the State Rooms: Explore the decorated State Rooms used for official entertaining and ceremonial events by the British Royal Family.

Multimedia guide: Available in 9 languages, the audio commentary provides historical context, royal stories, and architectural insights, helping bring the Palace’s regal heritage to life.

Extras

Changing the Guard tour: Add a small-group tour to your experience and witness the famous Changing the Guard ceremony. Depending on your day of visit, see either the Foot Guards or the Horse Guards performing the traditional handover ritual in a 45-min display of military precision and pageantry.

Westminster walking tour: Choose to begin your experience with a guided walking tour of the Westminster area led by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Pass landmarks like St. James’s Palace, wander St. James’s Park (once home to a royal zoo), and stroll along The Mall, the ceremonial road leading up to Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

Monday	09:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 04:30pm
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	09:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 04:30pm
Friday	09:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 04:30pm
Saturday	09:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 04:30pm
Sunday	09:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 04:30pm

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 of 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.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.