Buckingham Palace Tours & Tickets: The 15 Best Options

1.Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,395 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $44Our pick

Enter Buckingham Palace’s public State Rooms with a timed ticket and multilingual multimedia guide. See grand reception rooms, Royal Collection paintings, porcelain, sculptures, and furniture, then continue to the Garden Café. This self-guided visit suits independent travelers who want to set their own pace.

“We got to see so much more than I thought we would. Very well organised. Easy to exchange ticket.”

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2.Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,971 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Spend two hours with an English or French guide around Green Park, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, and Westminster. You’ll learn royal stories and watch the Horse Guards daily, with the Foot Guards on select days. Guides include Joanne, Angie, Chris, Jude, Tim, and Sandra.

“It was really good, sadly the changing cerenomy was cancelled because of the weather but the guide handled it perfectly and show us historical buildings and shared a lot of stories with us about them indtead. Overally it was a good experience and I didn’t regret booking it.”

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3.Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,221 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $97

Begin at the Duke of York Column with a live English-speaking guide, then watch the Changing of the Guard from carefully chosen viewpoints before entering Buckingham Palace. Inside, an official audio guide explains the State Rooms, royal furnishings, Sèvres porcelain, and Royal Collection treasures.

“There was nothing about this tour that could be improved. Michael was a fantastic, knowledgeable and entertaining guide.”

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4.Buckingham Palace: The Royal Mews Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,759 reviews · from $22

Visit the working Royal Mews on Buckingham Palace Road to see the Gold State Coach, Diamond Jubilee State Coach, royal horses, and state carriages. Your ticket includes a multimedia guide in nine languages. Allow about one to two hours, and remember this ticket does not include Buckingham Palace rooms.

“Loved how close you could get to the beautiful coaches.”

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5.Changing of the Guard Tour by Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,655 reviews · 90 minutes - 4 hours · from $18Best value

Meet by the Duke of York Monument and follow an English-speaking guide through the Changing of the Guard, from marching foot guards to Buckingham Palace. Guides such as Louise, Natalie, Angie, and Ian add royal stories while headsets help you keep up. Optional tickets cover the Royal Mews or King’s Gallery.

“Excellent, Louise has a wealth of knowledge and experience”

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6.Buckingham Palace Entry Ticket & Royal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,010 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $93

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Duke of York Column for a lively walk past The Mall, St. James’s Park, St. James’s Palace, and Clarence House. Then enter Buckingham Palace with a timed ticket and use the official audio guide to explore its grand State Apartments and royal treasures.

“My friend & I purchased the extra $20 one hour to cancel fare and it was worth it. We are airline crewmembers and so many things can happen to prevent our arriving in time to take advantage of pre-purchased tickets. Our guide was Natalie. She was cordial, professional and very well educated on facts and dates and fun information. Once we arrived at the Palace, we were escorted to the front of the line and walked directly in to start the tour. We will definlook at using GYG again for other tours both in Europe and the US. Thanks!”

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7.Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 949 reviews · 5 hours · from $91

Start at The Ritz with an English-speaking guide such as Ash, Will, Chris, or Ari. Walk through Green Park, Pall Mall, Whitehall, and Parliament Square, then enter Westminster Abbey with a pre-booked ticket. Buckingham Palace and Big Ben are exterior visits.

“Willl was Wamazing in describing history and tips to watch the guard change”

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8.Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 495 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Walk from Green Park to Buckingham Palace with an English-speaking guide, hear stories of royal guards and palace history, and watch the Changing of the Guard when scheduled. Guides such as Joe and Philopmena are praised for clear explanations and well-timed viewing positions.

“Marcia our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable loved the experience. Thank you.”

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9.Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 170 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Walk from the Queen Victoria Memorial past Clarence House, St. James’s Palace, The Mall, and St. James’s Park with an English-speaking guide. Then tour Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms at your own pace with an audio guide. Guides may include Sue, Sharan, Angie, Peter, or Christopher.

“I loved that we toured the immediate outskirts of the palace. Angie our guide was super passionate about her job & told us interesting titbits about the spots we visited.”

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10.Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle: Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 166 reviews · 10 hours · from $168

Spend 10 hours visiting Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle with Evan Evans Tours. Enter the Palace State Rooms, explore Windsor Castle at your own pace with a multimedia guide, and travel between sites by bus. Guides such as Omar, Maria, and Leslie have helped make the day friendly and well organized.

“There should be bus transportation back to Evan’s and Evan’s after Buckingham palace. It was a long way back for the afternoon session. Also the guide didn’t hold her microphone on the quiet box close enough to her mouth. Communication was muffled as we walked.”

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11.Royal Walking Tour and Buckingham Palace Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 154 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $100

Follow an English-speaking guide from the William III statue through St James’s Park and The Mall to Buckingham Palace. Hear royal stories, then use the official audio guide inside the palace. Guides such as Jen, Sophie, Lee, and Chris have made the walk lively and family-friendly.

“We spent two weeks in England and this tour was the highlight of our whole trip. Buckingham Palace is just amazing and we had an incredible guide who was so funny and knowledgable about the Royal Family and traditions. Will recommend this to all of my friends.”

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12.Buckingham Palace & Westminster Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · 2 hours

Join Z-Ocean Tours for a two-hour walk from Green Park to Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben. Guides such as Matt, David, Lee, Jake, and Diana bring royal stories and political history to life.

“David & Keith did a phenomenal job with this tour. We took a spontaneous one day trip to London & they gave us a tour of all the historical places like London Bridge & Buckingham Palace that’s just to name a few places. They are also very informative when you ask questions about the history. I highly recommend this walking tour 10/10 would do this again. Probably will bring my mother in law so she can experience it like we did. Armando & Shayleen Rivera”

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13.Buckingham Palace and Royal London Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 61 reviews · from $59

Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through royal London, then enter Buckingham Palace at 12:30 PM with a multimedia guide. See St James’s Palace, Jermyn Street, Horse Guards, the State Rooms, and the palace garden. Bring comfortable shoes and leave large bags behind.

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14.Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guards Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 58 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Meet your English-speaking guide by the Goddess Diana statue outside Green Park Tube station. Walk to Buckingham Palace, hear stories of the royal residence, and watch the Changing of the Guard. The $23 tour lasts two hours, but palace entry, transport, food, and drinks are not included.

“bad. very bad. guide is an old lady who doesn't seem to know where to find us a good spot for the change of guards. made us squeeze through crowds that resulted my 10 yo legs almost turned jelly. would have been better off going there on my own to watch watch total waste of money.”

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15.Buckingham Palace Walk & Tea at Kensington Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $160

Follow an English-speaking guide from Green Park through St James’s, Buckingham Palace, Constitution Hill, and Kensington Gardens. Then ride a red bus to Kensington Palace for traditional tea, sandwiches, scones, and cakes. Palace entry is optional, and guides such as Simon, David, and Tom are praised for vivid royal stories.

“This tour was exceptional!! Simon was very knowledgeable about the royals and their history. He had plenty anecdotes and tidbits to share. The food and teas were tasty. It was the highlight of our trip! 🫖”

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