The Buckingham Palace Royalty Tour

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Fancy yourself as Royalty as you tour the State Rooms, Throne Room and Royal Collection.

5.00

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2.5h


Max 20 Guests

With Buckingham Palace’s limited access and high-demand tickets, a visit can quickly become challenging. Secure privileged access entry to this royal icon and step into the regal rooms most only see on TV, listening to tales of palace intrigue and power, from Queen Charlotte’s private refuge to King Charles III’s official quarters. Wander the Mall and St. James’s Park as your guide shares the monarchy’s deepest secrets. This isn’t just a tour, it’s your VIP pass to the royal world!

After meeting your small group and local guide at St. James Square, you'll head to the historic and stunning St. James's Park for a stroll through the trees and along the pond as your guide wows you with remarkable stories about the former hunting ground of King Henry VIII. You will also visit the Mall as you imagine royal carriages go by. Then, you will make your way into the most famous Royal Palace in London, up the grand staircase of Buckingham Palace, as one of only a few who manage to g...

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

Passionate English-speaking guide

Tour of St. James Park and Mall

Entry to Buckingham Palace

Palace State Rooms

Audio guide for palace

Max 20 people

Guide gratuity

Hotel pick-up

Wheelchair accessible

Meet your guide at St. James Square

Head to the picturesque St. James Square, where you’ll find your local guide and enthusiastic group of fellow travelers

St. James Park

Stroll through London’s oldest Royal Park while listening to stories of its rich history, which dates all the way back to the 13th century

The Mall

Famously used by the Changing of the Guard and the Royal Family, walk along this iconic road as you learn about its historical significance

Royal Gates

Stand before the opulent entrance of Buckingham Palace, admiring the intricate gold details that adorn its famous iron gates

Buckingham Palace

After setting up your audio guide, you’ll say goodbye to your tour leader and enjoy a self-guided journey through the lavish Royal residence

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

You'll meet your friendly guide at the equestrian statue of William III in St. James Square. A representative will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.

Please wear comfortable shoes as this is a walking tour.

5.00

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Rosemary McGrath

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September 15, 2024

Sion was great. He was knowledgeable. Easy to hear and keep up with.

Nice tour

Thomas Kirkpatrick

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September 02, 2024

Our guide was on time and well organized. He was very knowledgeable about all things British history and we learned a lot about the history of the palace and various events surrounding the recent coronation etc.

The Buckingham Palace Royalty Tour

Angela Robert

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August 12, 2024

Our tour guide Chris was very knowledgeable and the tour was so informative. Buckingham Palace was awesome. Highly recommend this tour Angela R. USA 🇺🇸

Sue Karen Peterson

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August 12, 2024

Robyn Josephson

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August 12, 2024

What an amazing experience and all the better with having Chris as our tour guide for the first part of the morning. High recommend!

Enjoyed Our Experience - Palace is Amazing

John Vinagre

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August 04, 2024

Our guide, Sion, was very knowledgeable which made our tour both fun and educational. Loved going through Buckingham Palace. Please be aware that the guide can not take you through the Palace and that part of the tour is done via a video-audio tour provided by the palace staff. The history is amazing to hear and experience first hand. The Art Collection displayed in the Palace is breathtaking.

Deana Berg

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August 04, 2024

Kristin Doran

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August 03, 2024

First time in London

Linda Finch

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July 30, 2024

We enjoyed our Buckingham Palace tour. However, we were disappointed that our guide only showed us a few surrounding sights before taking us to the palace for our on audio guided tour as tour guides are not allowed inside the palace. So, actually, the only advantage of this tour was we skipped the long lines to purchase tickets which may have been worth the extra cost. Just be aware this is not a “guided” tour of Buckingham Palace.

carrie holman

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July 26, 2024

Richard Tetzlaff

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July 25, 2024

Lynn P Goldberg

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July 24, 2024

Our tour guide was friendly informative and helpful. The experience was top notch

Very entertaining.

Mike Crane

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July 16, 2024

Learned a lot about the “behind the scenes” facts.

Janet DeAngelis

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September 23, 2023

An Exceptional St. James Park and Buckingham Palace Tour with Sophie and The Tour Guy

Blair Boone-Migura

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September 19, 2023

Sophie's guided walking tour through St. James Park and along The Mall to Buckingham Palace was one of the highlights of our trip to London. Her wealth of knowledge about the history and significance of these iconic London landmarks enriched our experience. Sophie's engaging storytelling made the past come alive, and her passion for the city's history was evident. She expertly navigated us through St. James Park's serene beauty and led us to Buckingham Palace with enthusiasm. Sophie's friendly and accommodating demeanor made the tour not just informative but also incredibly enjoyable. Highly recommend Sophie for an exceptional London tour! Thank you to the The Tour Guy!

Claudia J Fruin

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September 17, 2023

Lovely visit!

Marisol A Cardella

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September 16, 2023

It was such a perfect experience. Chris was a joy! He was smart and funny and such a delight. Thank you for everything.

Merrill Simon

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September 06, 2023

Awesome Must-Do in London

Amanda Atkinson

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August 30, 2023

INCREDIBLE. Wow, I can't even put into words how stunned I am by the beauty of the palace and its state rooms. The individual audio guides were a game-changer; they let everyone take the tour at their own speed. And don't even get me started on the details for each room and piece of art — so fascinating! If you're heading to London, you've got to do this. Trust me, it beats just taking a selfie in front of the palace or watching the guards swap shifts. Go get those tickets!

Benjamin Walters

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August 21, 2023

Great tour, seeing the palace from the inside was an experience I’ll never forget.

Christine Kelley

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August 21, 2023

Paul Contino

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August 19, 2023

Bucket List Tour

Michael Miller

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July 12, 2023

This tour was the highlight of our 3 week trip to Europe. Incredible Buckingham Palace - the pictures do not do it justice. You truly must see it to believe how amazing it is. Highly recommend!