Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour
Overview
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore the State Apartments of Buckingham Palace; they are only open for two short months each year. Tickets are limited, and demand is high! Here we include a guided stroll down The Mall and through one of London's most beautiful royal parks, as well as a glimpse into the lives of the Royal Family.
What's Included
- Pre-reserved entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms (open July – September only)
- Insider commentary on royal history and traditions
- Audio headsets when required for clear commentary
- Explore Buckingham Palace State Rooms at your own pace
- Official Buckingham Palace audio guide (available in EN, FR, ES, IT, DE, PT, JA, ZH, RU)
- Expert English-speaking guide on your Royal London walking tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tour guide inside Buckingham Palace
Meeting Location
St. James's
London SW1Y 5AJ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Spur Road
London SW1A 1AA, UK
Buckingham Palace
What To Expect
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Duke Of York Column (pass by)
The Mall (pass by)
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial (pass by)
St. James's Park (pass by)
St. James's Palace (pass by)
Clarence House (pass by)
Lancaster House (pass by)
Buckingham Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance
- Unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages
- Photography is not permitted within Buckingham Palace but is allowed within the gardens
- This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking, and stairs.
- Please note: Buckingham Palace is open to the public from June to September only and is closed to visitors for the rest of the year.
- Please note: Refreshments are available for purchase at exit of the Palace, but picnics are not permitted on the Royal Lawns.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Pre-reserved entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms (open July – September only).
- Insider commentary on royal history and traditions.
- Audio headsets when required for clear commentary.
- Explore Buckingham Palace State Rooms at your own pace.
- Official Buckingham Palace audio guide (available in EN, FR, ES, IT, DE, PT, JA, ZH, RU).
- Expert English-speaking guide on your Royal London walking tour.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Tour guide inside Buckingham Palace.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pre-reserved entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms (open July – September only)
- Insider commentary on royal history and traditions
- Audio headsets when required for clear commentary
- Explore Buckingham Palace State Rooms at your own pace
- Official Buckingham Palace audio guide (available in EN, FR, ES, IT, DE, PT, JA, ZH, RU)
- Expert English-speaking guide on your Royal London walking tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tour guide inside Buckingham Palace
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance
- Unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages
- Photography is not permitted within Buckingham Palace but is allowed within the gardens
- This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking, and stairs.
- Please note: Buckingham Palace is open to the public from June to September only and is closed to visitors for the rest of the year.
- Please note: Refreshments are available for purchase at exit of the Palace, but picnics are not permitted on the Royal Lawns.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
