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Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal London Walking Tour

3 hours
Max 15 people
Commentary: Guide / Audio · en
London, United Kingdom

About this activity

 Uncover the secrets of Britain’s royal legacy on an in-depth walking tour and head through the gates of Buckingham Palace for an experience fit for royalty.   

Highlights

  • Step into Buckingham Palace with your reserved skip-the-line tickets, bypassing the crowds and long queues outside to help save you time.
  • Be awestruck by the opulent State Rooms, still used by the Royal Family today to entertain guests.
  • Traverse a carefully curated route of iconic royal landmarks, spanning parks, palaces, and historic parade routes.
  • Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Britain's legendary monarchs with fascinating stories shared by your guide throughout the tour.

Full description

Embark on a royal adventure through London showing you firsthand the splendor and history of British Royalty. Your tour includes a visit to Buckingham Palace with skip-the-line access and privileged access to the magnificent State Rooms. Your expert guide will handle all the logistics of getting tickets and navigating through busy central London, leaving you to immerse yourself in captivating royal history.   
Your royal London walking tour begins outside Buckingham Palace as your guide shares hidden history of the Royal Family.
 
Next stop is Clarence House, a charming nineteenth-century palace and the previous residence of the King. From there, you’ll see St. James’s Palace, boasting 300 years of regal heritage from the era of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I to the reign of Queen Victoria.  
 
Follow your guide for a leisurely stroll down The Mall. This legendary parade route is featured in historic events like royal weddings, coronations, and Jubilees. Afterwards, step into St. James's Park, the oldest Royal Park in the city, where you might catch a glimpse of its famous residents: the pelicans. 
 
Your guided tour finishes up at Buckingham Palace where you’ll head straight inside with your skip-the-line tickets. In the opulent State Rooms, marvel at the grandeur of spaces like the White Drawing Room and the Throne Room, still utilized by the Royal Family for ceremonial occasions.  
Palace regulations prohibit your guide from accompanying you in the Palace, but you'll have plenty of time to explore at your own pace with an audio guide.  
 
Experience Buckingham Palace in all its glory with helpful insights and anecdotes shared by your guide throughout the tour. 

Included / Excluded

  • Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace tickets (State Rooms)
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour of London
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

Apsley Way, Wellington Arch, London, GB

Wellington Arch on Apsley Way, Hyde Park Corner, London W1J 7JZ. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.

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Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is wheelchair accesible however, only 1 wheelchair per tour. Please contact customer support prior to booking to allow us to notify the sites visited.
  • 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.
  • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

Know before you go

  • This tour is in English.
  • The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • When you arrive, you will pass through an airport-style security check.
  • 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.
  • Tips/Gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • You can take photographs in the Royal Mews.
  • Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the Royal Mews.
  • This is wheelchair accesible however, only 1 wheelchair per tour. Please contact customer support prior to booking to allow us to notify the sites visited
  • This tour doesn't include the changing of the guard.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.

Additional information

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
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