Landmarks

Buckingham Palace State Rooms Tickets

Throne Room at Buckingham Palace with ornate chandeliers and red decor.

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

Buckingham Palace Picture Gallery with ornate paintings and elegant decor.

Tourists walking towards Buckingham Palace on Westminster tour, London.

Duration

1 hr 30 min - 2 hr 45 min

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Don’t skip out on the chance to tour the State Rooms at the Buckingham Palace which happens every summer with a multimedia guide.

4.4/5

(3,817)

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!!

Michael

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Only a small part of the palace was included in the tour, but I expected that. What was included, was spectacular. The ticket arrangements were dire. It wasn't at all clear where to go. The instructions say "Redemption Point Buckingham Palace Ticket Office on Buckingham Palace Road /Ticket Office at the entrance of The King’s Gallery" It isn't at the entrance to the King's Gallery at all. The directions offered drop the pin on the map in the centre of Buckingham Palace! (See attached image)I know where the palace is, just not where to validate my tickets.

Julie

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I really enjoyed being able to take my time and see up close the beautiful artwork, sculptures and particularly the life sized portraits from so many years ago. It's hard to imagine living in such rich palatial surroundings. How children grow up with this being their norm. The gardens are peaceful and full of birds, and probably other wildlife. A sanctuary in the midst of a crowded busking city. I ended up buying a few things at the gift shop. The staff were very knowledgeable and eager to help.

Gain access to the State Rooms of the Buckingham Palace. Wander through the Throne Room, the Ballroom, and the White Drawing Rooms, each room more intricately decorated than the previous.

Plug in your audio multimedia guide and pick up historical facts about the rooms and the Palace you didn’t know about before.

Take a lavish walk through the south side of the Palace Garden and admire stunning views of the palace from a unique vantage point.

Elevate your experience by securing an upgraded ticket to witness the renowned Changing of the Guard ceremony along with an English-guided tour!

Entry to Buckingham Palace

Entry to Palace State Rooms

Audio guide for Buckingham Palace

Access to Royal Mews (optional)

Changing of the Guard (optional)

English-speaking guide (optional)

1-year pass

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Jonathan
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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.
Vikas
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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 .
Steve
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great day out at Buckingham Palace. Weather was great too. Communication very good with emails too on the day. Queuing wasxeast for tickets using voucher we bought. The Palace was stunning and staff very knowledgeable and friendly. Yea in the garden nice too.
Nedaa
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Amazing experience, enjoyed every minute!! Felt like a dream with an incredible atmosphere Recommended to everyone. London is such an amazing city 😍😍😍
Norris
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The state rooms truly amazing especially the gallery paintings,outdoor view is spectacular,garden is absolutely peaceful, cafeteria,gift shop.

Explore a working palace

The Buckingham Palace acts as the London residence of His Majesty the King, and one of the few working royal palaces to remain in the world today. Every summer, the doors of the palace are opened for visitors from across the globe to learn facts and discover secrets about the Palace and the State Rooms. The State Rooms have been dubbed the “heart” of Buckingham Palace and include 19 plush rooms, ornated with treasures from the Royal Collection. Some of these treasures include paintings by Canaletto, Rubens, Poussin, and Rembrandt and extravagant sculptures by Canova.

Learn as you go

Feel free to plug in your multimedia audio guide and walk through the decked-up rooms. Learn about the historical importance of the State Rooms and, in effect, the Palace. Find out how the formerly known “Buckingham House” transformed into the royal palace we know it to be today. End the tour by taking a stroll along the south side of the Palace Garden. The serenity and peaceful surroundings of the Garden will only heighten the views of the palace from this stunning viewpoint.

Buckingham Palace

Monday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	09:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 05:30pm

What to bring

You must carry a printed copy of your ticket to be displayed at the entrance of the palace.

What’s not allowed

Keep in mind alcohol, drones, bicycles, folding bikes, roller-skates, push cars, weapons, umbrellas, buggies, folding bikes, or skateboards are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the Palace, Royal Mews, or The King’s Gallery.

Large luggage pieces or backpacks will not be permitted inside.

Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed inside Buckingham Palace.

Mobile phones must be switched off while inside the gallery.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible. If you require step-free access, you must book it at the venue directly.

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.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

All visitors will be subject to airport-style security checks.

The audio guide will be available in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and British Sign Language (BSL).

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

Please 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.