Begin your experience with a time-honored tradition—the Changing of the Guard or Changing of the Horse Guards, depending on the day and Household Cavalry schedule. Your guide will navigate 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.
Afterward, stroll through St James’s Park, soaking in views of London’s royal district while your guide shares stories of British monarchy, military tradition, and life behind palace gates.
Then it’s time for your self-guided visit inside Buckingham Palace, open to the public for only two months each summer. With skip-the-line entry and an official audio guide, explore the magnificent State Rooms at your own pace. Admire lavish décor, glittering chandeliers, and priceless furnishings—many gifted by Heads of State from around the world.
New for 2025, this experience includes access to The King’s Tour Artists, a curated exhibition of more than 70 artworks personally selected by His Majesty The King and displayed in the Palace Ballroom.
This is your chance to witness the best of royal London—timeless traditions, rare access, and an unforgettable window into life inside the monarchy.
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