Begin your experience with a time-honored tradition: the Changing of the Guard or the Changing of the Guard on Horseback, depending on the day and the schedule of the Royal Household Cavalry. Your guide will lead you to the best vantage points while explaining the history and ceremony behind these famous royal rituals, from the red tunics and bearskin hats to the mounted regiments of the king's cavalry.
Afterwards, stroll through St. James's Park, enjoying views of London's royal quarter as your guide shares stories about the British monarchy, military tradition, and life behind the palace gates.
Then it's time for your self-guided tour of Buckingham Palace, open to the public for just two months each summer. With skip-the-line entry and an official audio guide, explore the magnificent state rooms at your own pace. Admire the lavish decor, glittering chandeliers, and priceless furnishings—many of them gifts from heads of state around the world.
New for 2025, this experience includes access to The King's Tour Artists, an exhibition featuring over 70 works of art personally selected by His Majesty the King and displayed in the palace's ballroom.
This is your opportunity to witness the best of royal London—timeless traditions, exclusive access, and an unforgettable glimpse into life inside the monarchy. Notes: Please note that tour duration may vary from 2.5 hours to 4 hours depending on your entry time at Buckingham Palace.
Extra measures may be implemented in some locations due to increased overall security.
As a result, we may experience delays in passing through mandatory security checks when entering these locations.
Additional measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside.
To avoid disruptions or possible denial of entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large bags, backpacks, or duffel bags onto your tour.
We regret that we cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any disability that requires special assistance.
We also cannot accommodate strollers or strollers on our group tours.
Photography is not permitted inside Buckingham Palace, but is permitted within the gardens.
Please note that the weather in London is very changeable, make sure you have waterproof clothing.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking. We recommend comfortable shoes for all guests.
We will do everything in our power to ensure that schedules and itineraries are respected; however, due to matters beyond our control, schedules and locations are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions.
The Changing of the Guard will not take place in the rain and will be replaced by a longer walk.
On some Sundays, the changing of the guard may be rescheduled for early morning, meaning we won't be able to see it.
We reserve the right to refuse participation in our tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly or poses a threat to other guests or our staff.
The Changing of the Standing Guard at Buckingham Palace involves infantry soldiers from the Household Division and takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
New for 2025: The King's Tour Artists Exhibition
Step into the majestic Ballroom at Buckingham Palace and explore The King's Artists Tour — a new exhibition opening in 2025.
Personally chosen by His Majesty The King, this extraordinary collection features over 70 masterpieces carefully selected from the Royal Collection, offering a rare and intimate insight into the monarch's artistic preferences.
Highlights
Start the morning with the Changing of the Guard. Your guide will ensure you're in the right place at the right time to witness this historic tradition up close.
Follow a local expert through St. James's Park and learn about royal pageantry, palace life, and the stories behind Britain's most iconic military ceremonies.
Skip-the-line access to Buckingham Palace for a self-guided tour of the State Rooms, including the 2025 special exhibition, The King's Tour Artists
What includes and does not include
English-speaking guide for the Changing of the Guard and walking tour
Pre-booked tickets to the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace
Official audio guide for self-guided tour of Buckingham Palace
Headphones (where appropriate)
King's Tour Artists Exhibition
Changing of the Guard on Horseback
Roundtrip transportation to hotels
Food, beverages and other unspecified services
Tips are optional
Meeting point
ATENÇÃO! O PONTO DE ENCONTRO NÃO É NO PALÁCIO DE BUCKINGHAM. Junto à Coluna do Duque de York, Waterloo Place, 9 Carlton House Terrace, Londres SW1Y 5AJ. Esta é a coluna alta com uma estátua no topo. Coordenadas GPS: 51.5063159, -0.13176620000...
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General Rules
Please note that tour duration may vary from 2.5 hours to 4 hours depending on your entry time at Buckingham Palace.
Extra measures may be implemented in some locations due to increased global security. As a result, we may experience delays in passing through mandatory security checks when entering these locations. Additional measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruption or possible refusal of entry, we strongly recommend that you avoid bringing large purses, backpacks, or duffel bags on your tour. We regret to inform you that we cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any disability that requires special assistance. We also cannot accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours. Taking photos is not allowed inside Buckingham Palace, but it is permitted within the gardens. Please note that the weather in London is very changeable, so be sure to wear waterproof clothing. This tour involves a lot of walking. We recommend comfortable shoes for all participants. We will do everything in our power to ensure that schedules and itineraries are adhered to; however, due to matters beyond our control, schedules and locations are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions.
The changing of the guard will not take place in the rain and will be replaced by a longer walk. On some Sundays, the changing of the guard may be rescheduled for early morning, which means we won't be able to see it.
We reserve the right to refuse participation in our tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly or poses a threat to other guests or our staff.
The Changing of the Foot Guard at Buckingham Palace involves infantrymen from the Royal Household Division and takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
New for 2025: King's Tour Artists Exhibition
Step into the majestic Ballroom of Buckingham Palace and explore The King's Artists Tour—a new exhibition opening in 2025.
Personally chosen by His Majesty the King, this extraordinary collection features more than 70 masterpieces carefully selected from the Royal Collection, offering a rare and intimate insight into the monarch's artistic preferences.
