Explore royal history with a guided tour of Buckingham Palace State Rooms or Royal Mews. Pre-reserved tickets save time for this once-in-a-lifetime visit.
Explore royal history with a guided tour of Buckingham Palace State Rooms or Royal Mews. Pre-reserved tickets save time for this once-in-a-lifetime visit.
- Canada Gate - Start your royal London walking tour just outside Buckingham Palace, where an expert guide will provide you and your small group with an introduction to royal life.
- Clarence House - Walk through Green Park and stop outside Clarence House, a stunning nineteenth-century estate that has been home to recent generations of royals,…
- Canada Gate - Start your royal London walking tour just outside Buckingham Palace, where an expert guide will provide you and your small group with an introduction to royal life.
- Clarence House - Walk through Green Park and stop outside Clarence House, a stunning nineteenth-century estate that has been home to recent generations of royals, including the current king.
- St. James’s Palace - Travel further back in time at St. James’s Palace, which served as a royal residence for over 300 years until Queen Victoria’s reign and remains a bustling working palace today.
- The Mall - Then, follow the path of many royal processions as you stroll down The Mall, the iconic route alongside St. James’s Park. Your guide will share stories of historical events that took place on this very route, from royal weddings to coronations and Jubilee celebrations.
- Wellington Barracks - Visit Wellington Barracks, home to the royal Foot Guards on duty in the area, and learn about their role in protecting the Royal Family.
- Changing of the Guard - If Royal Mews Option Selected - Enjoy the best view of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Witness the guards, who have been protecting the monarch for over 400 years, perform their intricate ritual of handing over duties to the next shift.
- Royal Mews - If Option Selected - As a tour highlight, explore the Royal Mews where you’ll discover the coaches and carriages at one of the finest working stables. See the Gold State Coach, used by Queen Elizabeth II for her Coronation Day in 1953 and featured in the Platinum Jubilee Pageant celebrating her seventy-year reign. It also played a prominent role at the Coronation of King Charles III in 2023. You’ll have ample time to explore the Royal Mews at your own pace with the informative audio guide.
Please note this part of the itinerary is included if you choose to enter the Royal Mews (Stables) at the time of booking.
- Buckingham Palace - If Option Selected - As a tour highlight, visit the historic Royal State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. Open to the public for only a few months each year, this collection of ornate 19th-century salons and galleries will immerse you in the heart of this storied institution. See the opulent White Drawing Room, Throne Room, and other magnificent spaces still used 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.
Please note this part of the itinerary is included if you choose to enter the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace at the time of booking.

- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour of London
- Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace State Rooms tickets (if option chosen at time of booking)
- Pre-reserved skip-the-line Royal Mews tickets (if option chosen at time of booking)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour of London
- Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace State Rooms tickets (if option chosen at time of booking)
- Pre-reserved skip-the-line Royal Mews tickets (if option chosen at time of booking)
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Discover centuries of history by visiting the remarkable Royal Mews, the operational stables of the Royal Family (select at the time of booking), or explore the magnificent Buckingham Palace State Rooms (select at the time of booking).
Choosing the Royal Mews option allows you to view the iconic Gold State Coach, used by generations of royalty for…
Discover centuries of history by visiting the remarkable Royal Mews, the operational stables of the Royal Family (select at the time of booking), or explore the magnificent Buckingham Palace State Rooms (select at the time of booking).
Choosing the Royal Mews option allows you to view the iconic Gold State Coach, used by generations of royalty for coronations and weddings over the centuries, and experience the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Opting for the Buckingham Palace State Rooms option lets you enter the inner sanctum within the walls and gates of Buckingham Palace.
With pre-booked tickets for both options, you can save time and avoid the hassle of organizing this unique visit yourself. As you journey there, you’ll travel from parks to palaces, delving into the essence of royal life in the UK as your guide introduces you to the generations of kings, queens, princes, and princesses who have made this part of London their home over the centuries.
- 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.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION - THE STATEROOMS ARE ONLY OPEN FROM JUL 11TH TO SEPTEMBER 29TH 2025. WHEN THE STATEROOMS ARE CLOSED THIS TOUR WILL BE VISITING THE ROYAL MEWS AND WILL RUN AT A SHORTER TOUR TIME OF 2.5HRS
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.