Inside Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal London Walking Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step inside Buckingham Palace’s magnificent State Rooms and explore the landmarks of royal London on this expert-led walking tour. Discover the history, pageantry and traditions of the British monarchy as you stroll through the heart of the royal district, passing famous sites such as St. James’s Palace, Clarence House and The Mall. Along the way, your guide brings centuries of royal stories to life — from grand ceremonies to fascinating royal traditions. Your experience ends with entry to the spectacular State Rooms of Buckingham Palace, where you’ll explore the palace interiors at your own pace with the official audio guide. Admire the lavish rooms used for state occasions and see treasures from the Royal Collection inside one of the world’s most famous royal residences.
Inclusions
What's included
- The Mall
- Local English-speaking guide
- Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace tickets (State Rooms)
- Clarence House (exterior)
- Wellington Barracks
- Audio guide for Buckingham Palace
- St. James’s Park
- St. James’s Palace (exterior)
What's not
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Pass by Clarence House, a historic royal residence that has long been home to senior members of the royal family. Your guide shares stories about the royal household and daily life within these private walls, offering insight into how the monarchy functions today.
Make your way through Green Park and pause outside Clarence House, a beautiful nineteenth-century estate that the most recent generations of royals—including the current king himself—have called home.
See the striking red-brick façade of St. James’s Palace, the oldest royal palace in London. Built in the 16th century by Henry VIII, it remains an important working palace and the ceremonial heart of the British monarchy.
Stroll along The Mall, the magnificent tree-lined avenue used for royal processions, coronations and state celebrations. As you walk this famous route, your guide explains the pageantry and traditions that make British royal ceremonies so unique.
Stop by Wellington Barracks, home to the royal Foot Guards on duty in the area, and learn about who they are and how they protect the Royal Family.
For the highlight of your tour, head to the historic Royal State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. Only open to the public for a few months a year, this collection of ornate 19th-century salons and galleries will transport you straight to the heart of this storied institution. See the lavish White Drawing Room, Throne Room, and more magnificent spaces still used today by the Royal Family to entertain guests. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the State Rooms at your own pace with the informative audio guide.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Walks - UK
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, but space is limited please make sure to email our Guest Experience team.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 59% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 557 of 4793.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
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