Magpie
5.0(17 reviews)

London: Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal Walking Tour

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

Full description

Head into the inner sanctuary within the walls and gates of Buckingham Palace. The spectacular State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open for only a few short months each year and on these dates, you have full access. With pre-reserved tickets you’ll spend more time inside the Palace and avoid the hassle of reserving them yourself. On your way to Buckingham Palace, you’ll dive deep into the heart of royal life in the UK on a walking tour as your guide uncovers centuries of fascinating history. 
Stop At: Canada Gate
Description: A royal walking tour of London serves as your introduction to the Palace and regal life.  
Admission: n/a   
Duration: 25 minutes  
  
Stop At: Clarence House   
Description: Make your way through Green Park and stop outside Clarence House, a nineteenth-century estate that the most recent generations of royals—including the current king himself—have called home.   
Admission: n/a   
Duration: 10 minutes  
  
Stop At: St. James’s Palace   
Description: Head further back in time to St. James’s Palace, used as a royal residence for over 300 years up until the reign of Queen Victoria and a working palace to this day.  
Admission: n/a   
Duration: 10 minutes  
  
Stop At: The Mall  
Description: Stroll down The Mall and see the instantly recognizable route running alongside St. James’s Park used for processions during royal weddings, coronations and Jubilee celebrations.   
Admission: n/a  
Duration: 15 minutes  
  
Stop At: Wellington Barracks   
Description: Pass by Wellington Barracks, home to the royal Foot Guards on duty in the area, who are assigned to protect the Royal Family.   
Admission: n/a   
Duration: 15 minutes  
  
Stop At: Buckingham Palace   
Description: 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.  
Admission: Included   
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes 

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.

Reviews

5.0(17 reviews)
Matthew
Jun 2026
5.0

If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉

Lisa
Jun 2026
5.0

The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent

Lisa
Jun 2026
5.0

The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent

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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