Guided Tours

The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace Tickets

Name: The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace Tickets
Start: 2026-07-13T10:30:00
End: 2026-07-13T13:00:00
Location: Buckingham Palace

Duration

1 hr 30 mins - 2 hrs 45 mins

Open today

9:30am - 7:30pm

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Guided tour

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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Nathalie L
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Apr 2026
Julie G
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Jan 2026
Georgina C
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Oct 2025
A privilege to explore the beautiful State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. So much history contained in those rooms which host a wide range of both intelligent and imbecile world leaders! It's a good thing I'm not Queen as I wouldn't have the patience... but I do love a good Garden Party!
Vikas B
Couple
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Oct 2025
Very well-designed self-guided tour. Audio guide has good information on all areas. Navigation through various halls is well planned . All the staff is very polite, patient and well informed to answer my questions. Unforgettable experience .
Jonathan S
Couple
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Oct 2025
A unique experience, well managed by palace staff for an efficient and flexible experience that allows you to linger or move on at will. Unfortunately that stands in stark contrast to Headout's customer service. Too much automation in s poorly thought out process. In total a dozen emails and not enough space here to describe the wasted time.

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.

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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