Buckingham Palace tickets with royal walking tour

Overview

No visit to London is complete until you have partaken in a series of its quintessential traditions including a guided stroll down The Mall and through one of London's most beautiful royal parks, as well as glimpse into the lives of the royal family. Meet your local guide not far from the Palace, who will take you on a walking tour of the most royal part of London. They will provide fascinating background information about the palace and the royal family, as well as the magnificent St James's Palace, built by Henry VIII and the official residence of the Queen - send her a letter and it will arrive here! You'll also visit the beautiful St James's Park, once home to the royal zoo, the Mall, built to resemble a giant red carpet leading up to the Palace, and pass by Clarence House, also a Royal palace and home to Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.After your relaxing walking tour you’ll have the rare chance to visit inside of Buckingham Palace which only opens its doors to visitors for two months a year. This is where Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II extends a royal welcome to visitors, boasting lavish apartments, sparkling chandeliers, and sumptuous furnishings. These rooms house some of the greatest treasures of the Royal Collection, such as exquisite pieces of Sèvres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. With the official Palace audio guide you’ll learn all about the palace residents, history, and traditions as well as the stories of the furnishings and ornaments. Many of these items were gifts from Heads of State spanning both the centuries and the globe.

What's included

Headsets where appropriate so you can always hear your guide

What's Not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

London, Great Britain

Meeting point:

This tour does not depart from Buckingham Palace, and we kindly ask you to meet us by the Duke of York Column. This is the tall column with a statue on top.Your guide will be holding a sign with the tour name for easy recognition. If you arrive by tube to Piccadilly Circus, take exit No. 3 onto Regent Street/St James. Walk south down Regent Street towards St James Park (do not walk north towards Oxford Street). Waterloo Place is at the end of Regent Street and you will see the column. If arrive via Charing Cross Station, walk down the Mall towards Buckingham Palace and the statue will be on your right at the top of some steps

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What To Expect

Discover the royal rooms of Buckingham Palace
Learn about the legacy, history and traditions of British royalty
Avoid the queues and get your ticket for one of the most exclusive experiences in London
Enjoy a walking tour in the company of a local guide through The Mall and St. James Park

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