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The 15 Best Buckingham Palace Tours & Tickets

22 tours  ·  from $20

The State Rooms open for roughly ten weeks in late summer and nothing else all year, which makes the Changing of the Guard the reliable half of the day. These 15 sort the two, with prices, timings and where to stand.

Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour - From the Duke of York Column through St. James’s Park
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Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour

1.Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,720 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Meet at the Duke of York Column for a guided walk through St. James’s Park, a Changing of the Guard viewing stop, and entry to Buckingham Palace. Guides such as Louise, Aaron, and Carla bring the royal setting to life, while an audio guide leads you through the State Rooms independently.

“Marilyn was fabulous!! She shared so much neat and interesting information. My hubby and I could tell she so enjoyed doing her job! Great time with Marilyn, so appreciated her time and wealth of history.”

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Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace - Starting at the Duke of York Column in St. James’s
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Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace

2.Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 941 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Meet at the Duke of York Column for a 90-minute walk through St. James’s and around Buckingham Palace. Your English-speaking guide uses headsets, moves you between viewing spots, and explains the footguards, horseguards, royal buildings, and ceremony. Royal Mews and King’s Gallery entry require an upgrade.

“Tour guide Louise was brilliant … excellent knowledge and delivery. She was entertaining as well and so helpful for other tourist tips at end of the tour.”

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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace - Meeting at Victoria Palace Theatre at 10 a.m.
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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace

3.Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 919 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

Follow a professional guide from Victoria Palace Theatre through royal London, watching several parts of the Changing of the Guard from carefully chosen spots. You’ll see Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, Clarence House, The Mall, and Horse Guards Parade. Guides include Rachel, Mike, Matt, Betsy, and Connor.

“This was a great way to view the changing of the guards ceremony, know where to stand to get the best view, and learn more about the ceremony and "behind the scenes". The tour lasted for closer to 2 hours. Erik was a great guide.”

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London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry) - Green Park and Buckingham Palace
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London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)

4.Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $135

Start at The Ritz London and walk through Green Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, and Parliament Square with a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Ashley, Will, and Christopher add royal stories and humor, then you enter Westminster Abbey with a multilingual audio guide.

“Wonderful tour! Our tour guide Mark was great and really brought London to life. Loved it! Highly recommend it.”

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The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace - Seeing the Foot Guards at Buckingham Palace
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The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace

5.The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 326 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Follow an English-speaking guide from Green Park through St. James’s, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, and Trafalgar Square. Watch either the Foot Guards or King’s Horse Guards, depending on the day, and hear royal stories from guides such as Alan, John, and Peter. Palace and abbey interiors are not included.

“It was a must book tour for the changing of the guard. Our guide Alan knew exactly where to stand to get us the best view and even got us feet away from the KING AND QUEEN who waved to us as we were the only tourists in the area because of his knowledge. Alan also knew a great deal of information about the ceremony and was able to answer all questions.”

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Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour - St. James’s Park and the route along The Mall
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Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour

6.Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Meet at the Duke of York Column for a guided walk past St. James’s Palace, St. James’s Park, The Mall, and Clarence House. Then enter Buckingham Palace for a self-paced audio tour of the State Apartments, royal art, furniture, and porcelain. Guides include Louise, Ian, Katrina, and Natalie.

“Jeramy was great. So appreciated the personal audio. Being a senior, the walking pace was just right.”

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Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace, Buckingham Palace - Entering the Palace Lounge for tea
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Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace, Buckingham Palace

7.Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace, Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Travel independently to The Rubens at the Palace for a traditional afternoon tea in the Palace Lounge. Expect finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and a broad tea list, with vegan, vegetarian, Halal, and gluten-free choices available by request. Champagne is an optional upgrade.

“Ruebens was amazing, the atmosphere was British Elegance, the food top class and the staff charming. We had drinks in the bar beforehand, the prices were typical of this kind if establishment. I recommend it gighly”

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Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience - Green Park: a calm start beside the palace
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Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

8.Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · from $151

Join a two-hour guided walk from Green Park to Westminster, passing Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, Whitehall, and Westminster Abbey. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Sundays, weather permitting, your guide positions you for the Changing of the Guard.

“Eyhtian (I hope I got the name right) our tour guide was great. He spoke loud enough for everyone to hear and understand clearly and he also was very informative while keeping the tour fun. Thank you for a great tour. Cheers”

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Summer Special: Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle Tour - Windsor Castle: fortress, palace, and royal chapel
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Summer Special: Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle Tour

9.Summer Special: Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 229 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $182

You travel by air-conditioned coach from Victoria Coach Station to Windsor Castle, then return to London for Buckingham Palace. A local guide handles transport and commentary, while you explore both residences independently with official audio guidance. Expect a full, early-starting day with plenty of walking.

“I loved everything about this tour. Clive was great and very informative. He was also quite a character .”

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Buckingham Palace: Official State Rooms Entry Ticket - The audio guide and the pace of the visit
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Buckingham Palace: Official State Rooms Entry Ticket

10.Buckingham Palace: Official State Rooms Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 134 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Enter Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms with a paper ticket and English audio guide. Walk through the Throne Room, Ballroom, banqueting suites, and royal entertaining rooms, then finish near the café, shop, and possible garden route. Allow about two hours, plus extra time for the long exit walk.

“Great experience where you can really wander and enjoy the art and history. Highly recommend this experience.”

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Buckingham Palace Visit & Changing of the Guard Walking Tour - St. James’s Palace and Clarence House
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Buckingham Palace Visit & Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

11.Buckingham Palace Visit & Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Follow an English-speaking guide through the Changing of the Guard, St. James’s Palace, and Clarence House before entering Buckingham Palace. Guides such as Nathan, Babs, Chris, and Jo have led past tours, positioning groups well for the ceremony. Inside, you use the official palace audio guide at your own pace.

“The walking tour of the changing of guards was very good. We were taken to the closest locations where we could watch the guards very well. The guide (Nathan) was very informative and helpful. After the event, he gave us the tickets for the palace entry and took us to the line with proper instructions. Amazing Experience!”

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Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Escorted Tour from London - Buckingham Palace and its 19 State Rooms
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Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Escorted Tour from London

12.Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Escorted Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $172

Spend a royal day visiting Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms and Windsor Castle, with admissions, coach transport, Wi-Fi, and audio tours included. You explore both sites mostly on your own, while the best guides, including Ruth, Deborah, and Ursula, add commentary between stops.

“We felt rushed at Windsor. We spent a good amount of money and we were not able to see everything we wanted to view.”

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Buckingham Palace: Walking Tour with Entry & Audio Guide - St James’s Park gives the tour its best sense of place
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Buckingham Palace: Walking Tour with Entry & Audio Guide

13.Buckingham Palace: Walking Tour with Entry & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $92

Begin with an English-speaking guide in St James’s Square, then walk through St James’s Park and along The Mall before entering Buckingham Palace. Inside, explore at your own pace with the palace audio guide. Guides such as Lee, David, Sion, and Sophie have led past departures.

“Short, informative tour. Sion was excellent and informative. We didn't wait in line to get into Buckingham Castle at all. The self guided audio tour is awesome. Hard to believe you are really inside the actual rooms where kings and queens go. Recommended!”

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Inside Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal London Walking Tour - Green Park and Clarence House put royal life in context
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Inside Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal London Walking Tour

14.Inside Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal London Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Walk from the Queen Victoria Memorial through Green Park, past Clarence House, St. James’s Palace, The Mall, and Wellington Barracks before entering Buckingham Palace State Rooms. Your guide leads the outdoor route, then you explore the palace independently with an audio guide.

“Excellent experience. Sue was a fantastic guide. She is warm, friendly and very knowledgeable. I was sorry I didn’t not have cash to tip her.”

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Buckingham Palace and Vintage Bus Tour of London - Starting at Victoria Coach Station at 7:45 am
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Buckingham Palace and Vintage Bus Tour of London

15.Buckingham Palace and Vintage Bus Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · from $59

Start at Victoria Coach Station for a guided vintage Routemaster tour past Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and more. Cruise the Thames, then enter Buckingham Palace independently at 2:30 pm for an audio-guided State Rooms visit. Guides vary, with Alan, Nick, Kevin, and Mark among those named for past departures.

“Excellent tour and real WFM. We had an Irish tour guide don't remember his name but he was fantastic! Very knowledgable and witty! Would recommend it!”

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