Royal London Walking Tour with Buckingham Palace Entry
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Buckingham Palace's opulent State Rooms
- Discover the Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Stroll through St. James's Park's scenic pathways
- Learn about British royal history from expert guides
- Capture photos of iconic landmarks like Big Ben
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of London's royal landmarks
- Entry to Buckingham Palace with audio guide
- Visit to St. James's Palace and Clarence House
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately.
- Audio guides are available in multiple languages; request in advance.
- Photography is permitted in most areas; inquire about restrictions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour's duration.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and gardens.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please arrive before the start time as the guide will leave sharp on time.
- Comfortable shoes are highly recommended as this is a 1.5/2 hours tour.
- The terrain of this walking tour is not wheelchair or pram/stroller-friendly.
- A free multimedia guide is included in the ticket.
- Wheelchair access is subject to availability and must be pre-booked in advance.
- A airport-style security check will be performed on entry. Prohibited items, such as alcohol, small scissors, pen knives and paints/aerosols, must be checked in on arrival and reclaimed at the end of your visit.
- For safety reasons, pushchairs cannot be taken into the State Rooms. They must be checked in and collected after the tour.
- You cannot take photographs within the State Rooms, only in the palace garden or outdoor areas (FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY).
- Eating and drinking aren't allowed inside the Palace, with the exception of bottled water. Food and other drinks must be stored inside your bags while inside, however, you can eat and drink in outdoor areas (garden and café).
- Bicycles, folding bikes, scooters, roller-skates or skateboards and bags larger than 45cm x 20cm x 30cm cannot be taken into the palace, they must be stored elsewhere, such as Victoria Station.
Traveler reviews
Buckingham palace and St Paul’s
The tour guides were amazing Zozo was excellent at explaining everything
great tour
I thought it had booked through the palace website, it was only when I went to have my ticket changed to an annual pass that I realised I hadn't. This resulted in me not being g able to take advantage of this offer.
Buckingham Palace Visit for the First Time.
I would like to say that it was so well organised and the guide was really informative. It was a great experience. Truly wonderful to see inside Buckingham palace.
The Golden Standard… of How Not to Run a Bus Tour.
For starters…..bad reviews are not my thing…… If you’re considering Golden Tours, let me save you $225 and a day of frustration: this company is pure Fool’s Gold — shiny on the surface, worthless underneath. We boarded one bus, enjoyed one loop, and thought we were off to a great start. Then Golden Tours pulled a disappearing act worthy of a West End magician. We waited over an hour for the next bus while four different calls to customer service assured us it was “close.” Spoiler: it was not close. It was not coming. It may not have existed. Meanwhile, every other tour company rolled by with actual buses, actual schedules, and actual service. It felt like watching competent adults do their jobs while we stood in the corner holding a very expensive mistake. Eventually, we gave up and took a €40 Uber back — the most reliable part of the entire experience. The refund process? A comedy of contradictions. “Yes, we’ll refund you.” “No, we can’t.” “Email this address.” “Call back tomorrow.” “We’ll look into it.” Golden Tours has more loops in their refund process than on their actual bus route. If you want a tour that actually exists, book literally any other company. They have more buses, more routes, and more interest in providing a service you paid for.
Quick paced changing of the guard
Our guide, Marc, did a great job of getting us to MULTIPLE key areas to watch the changing of the guard. And I do mean key areas. Such cool areas. We had to move quickly so this might not be the best option for someone that likes to move at a leisurely pace (or even just a normal pace won't work!)