Guided Tours

The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace Tickets

Name: The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace Tickets
Start: 2026-09-24T12:15:00
End: 2026-09-24T13:15:00
Location: London

4.3/5(103)

Jennifer G

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

V good experience. Engaging and interesting guide, good value for cost of visit. We appreciated the friendly and helpful attitude of all the staff we encountered.

Lucinda C

Solo

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Jun 2026

Just having the privilege of seeing up close some of the most iconic vehicles and histories of the United Kingdom's past and present histories was outstanding! Thank You !

Step into the behind-the-scenes world of palace ceremony and discover how staff, stables, and yards support grand state processions in London at the Buckingham Palace Royal Mews.

On arrival, show your ticket, pick up a multimedia guide in one of nine languages, then follow the marked visitor route at your own pace.

Your ticket gives entry to halls of cars and coaches, including the Gold State Coach and Diamond Jubilee State Coach.

Meet horses in stables, climb into a replica Landau, tack a wooden pony, join Warden-led tours, and follow family trails and interactive displays.

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

Food and drink

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Charles L
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The experience is very nice and the carriages are beautiful, but you don't see any horses and it's very short (about 20 mins).
Jonathan P
Family
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3 weeks ago
Clear delivery, excellent knowledge and presentation by the Guide. Dr Jonathan Punt
Simon W
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
I was so disappointed that the horses were not on view Only two is a joke.
Michael N
Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Well-organised; excellent commentary from the member of staff who led our party; kept the best bit until end when we were shown the Gold State Coach.
Janet O
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Was very well set out everyone very friendly and very knowledgeable . Very enjoyable .

Explore the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace with an entrance ticket, multimedia tour in 9 languages, and an optional Westminster walking tour.

Getting started

Present your entrance ticket to the Royal Mews at the admission point and pass through airport-style security checks, keeping bags light and closed. After entry, collect your multimedia tour in 9 languages from the designated area. Then follow the mostly outdoor but covered visitor route to begin exploring the working stables and carriage areas at your own pace.

What to expect

Royal Mews

This is the working home of the royal collection of carriages, coaches, and some horses that support ceremonial duties for Buckingham Palace.

Features:

Iconic royal carriages: See carriages and cars used by the Royal Family, including the Gold State Coach and the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, which are prepared here for major state occasions and royal processions.

Meet the royal horses: Spend time in the carriage horses and stables area, where the working horses are based when supporting ceremonial duties from the Mews.

Interactive experiences: Try out a royal carriage in the replica Landau and practice tacking up a wooden pony, which provides hands-on ways to understand how horses and vehicles are prepared for processions. Explore interactive displays, a family multimedia guide, and downloadable educational resources for children and families, along with special family activities and trails that are free with standard admission.

Multimedia commentary: Use the free multimedia guide, available in 9 languages and offering British Sign Language, subtitles, and audio-descriptive options, to learn about royal transportation and the history of the Mews as you move through each space.

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.