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Throne Room, Buckingham Palace
Guided tour of Buckingham Palace
Changing of the guards in Buckingham Palace
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Interior Tour of Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard - Limited Time Availability!

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Flexible
English
30
Everyday
10:15

  • Start your morning with the Changing of the Guard or Changing of the Horse Guards, depending on the day—your guide ensures 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.
  • Then, enjoy pre-booked, skip-the-line access to Buckingham Palace for a self-guided visit of the State Rooms, including the special 2025 exhibition The King’s Tour Artists.
  • Inside the Palace, explore highlights of the Royal Collection—from chandeliers and Sèvres porcelain to masterworks selected by His Majesty The King for this summer’s exhibition.

Experience a Tour Inside Buckingham Palace

What's Included

  • Expert English-speaking guide for Changing of the Guard and the walking portion
  • Pre-booked entrance ticket to Buckingham Palace State Rooms
  • Official Audio guide for self-guided tour of Buckingham Palace
  • Headsets (where appropriate)
  • Gratuities (welcomed and appreciated)

Sites Visited

  • Changing of the Foot Guards or Changing of the Horse Guards
  • Buckingham Palace (inside Access)
  • The King’s Tour Exhibition
  • The State Rooms
  • St James's Palace
  • St James’s Park

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.

For more ways to explore the city, view our full selection of Buckingham Palace and London Tours.

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Available from July 2025
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