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Guided tour
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Experience the majestic Royal Mews, one of the finest working stables in the world, and meet beloved horses like the Windsor Greys and the Cleveland Bays.
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Admire the grand collection of historic coaches such as the modern Diamond Jubilee State Coach and the Gold State Coach, used for coronations.
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Don a vibrant livery to look like a footman and navigate and learn the history of the Royal Mews from your multilingual multimedia guide.
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Enhance your royal experience by upgrading your tickets to see the Changing the Guard ceremony and go on a small-group walking tour of Westminster.
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Entry into the Royal Mews
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Multimedia guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Mandarin
Additional paid upgrades:
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Walking tour of Westminster
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Changing the Guard ceremony (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays)
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Changing the Horse Guard Ceremony (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday)
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Local English-speaking guide
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You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United States, Germany, Switzerland and over 17 countries have loved this experience
Marina
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The guide was well knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor which made the experience more enjoyable.
Jeanne
Aug, 2025Verified booking
We arrived at 10 and were lucky because a guided tour started at 10:15. There was also an audio headset to use for touring without the guide. Beautiful carriages, actually I should say remarkable, impressive, amazing carriages and so much history.Samuel
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Cool to see those things in real life, guiding was amazing
Jowita
Jul, 2025Verified booking
I liked that it was self-guided.
Mia
Jul, 2025Verified booking
It's was lovely guided tour at The Royal Mews !
Step into the heart of British royal tradition with a visit to the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, one of the finest working stables in the world. Home to the magnificent coaches and horses that have served the monarchy for centuries, this experience offers an unforgettable glimpse into the grandeur of royal ceremonies and pageantry.
Getting started
Begin your journey at the historic Royal Mews, located just beside Buckingham Palace. With tickets in hand, you're ready to explore the regal stables, majestic carriages, and hands-on exhibits that bring royal transportation to life.
What to expect
The Royal Mews
Walk through a living part of royal history as you admire royal vehicles, meet the horses, and take part in interactive stations designed to give you a taste of royal duties.
Features:
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Iconic royal carriages: Marvel at some of the most historically significant carriages in the royal collection. See the modern Diamond Jubilee State Coach, used most recently in King Charles III’s 2023 coronation, and the Gold State Coach, a centerpiece of coronation processions since 1821.
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Meet the royal horses: Get a close look at the Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays—the horse breeds trusted to pull these ceremonial coaches.
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Interactive royal experiences: Channel your inner royal staff by trying on traditional footman livery or tack up a wooden horse using authentic leather harnesses. Climb into a replica of Queen Victoria’s Semi-State Landau and practice the perfect royal wave.
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Multimedia commentary: A complementary multimedia guide helps you uncover the legacy behind every detail, making it ideal for all ages.
Extras
- Walking tour: Enhance your visit with an upgraded ticket to witness the centuries-old Changing the Guard ceremony and join a small-group guided walking tour through Westminster.
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What's not allowed
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Large bags are not allowed on this experience.
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Selfie sticks cannot be used near the horses.
Accessibility
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
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The Royal Mews are open for the summer from March 13 to November 2, 2025. It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except July 10 to August 31, 2025, when it is open daily.
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The Royal Mews are closed on May 24, May 30, June 2, June 7, and June 14, 2025.
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The opening time for the Royal Mews is 10am. The last admission is at 4pm and closing time is 5pm.
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Plan for some wait time when lining up for the experience, especially on weekends and holidays.
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When you arrive, you will pass through an airport-style security check.
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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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your experience to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
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