Discover the heart of royal London on a two-part experience combining an expert-led walking tour with rare seasonal access to Buckingham Palace.

Meet your guide at the Duke of York Column and set off through some of London’s most famous royal surroundings. Walk through St James’s Park and along The Mall, passing landmarks such as St James’s Palace and Clarence House when visible. Along the way, hear fascinating stories about the British monarchy, palace life, royal traditions and the historic events connected to this iconic district.

Continue towards Buckingham Palace, where your guide will share further insights and explain how your interior visit works before your reserved admission.

As live guiding is not permitted inside the Palace, you’ll then continue independently through the magnificent State Rooms using the official multimedia guide, available in multiple languages. Explore at your own pace and admire grand ceremonial rooms, historic paintings, fine furniture, sparkling chandeliers, decorative porcelain and treasures from the Royal Collection.

This experience offers the perfect combination of expert storytelling, royal landmarks and the rare opportunity to step inside Buckingham Palace during its limited annual opening.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll discover royal traditions, history and palace life with an expert English-speaking guide
There's a walk through St James's Park, The Mall and London's historic royal district
The tour includes pre-booked entry to Buckingham Palace as part of your royal London experience
You can step inside Buckingham Palace and explore the magnificent State Rooms during their limited seasonal opening
Your visit features the official multimedia guide for the State Rooms, available in multiple languages

Important to know

Accessibility:

Not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with any impairments requiring special assistance
It is not possible to bring strollers or baby carriages

Not allowed:

Photography is not permitted within Buckingham Palace but is allowed within the gardens

Know in advance:

Timings, routes and sites may change at short notice due to security, weather or operational requirements
Security measures may cause delays and bag size restrictions
Allow extra time to reach the Duke of York Column
You'll explore Buckingham Palace independently with an audio guide after the walking tour
Avoid booking tightly scheduled activities immediately after, as finish times may vary

Remember to bring:

Rainproof clothing, weather is very changeable in London

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Multilingual audio commentary

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

9 Carlton House Terrace, St. James's, London SW1Y 5AG, UK

Meeting point:

By the Duke of York Column, Waterloo Place. This is the tall column with the statue on top. If you are arriving by tube, take the tube to Piccadilly Circus and 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. You will see the tall column with a statue on top. If you arrive at Charing Cross Station, walk down the Mall towards Buckingham Palace. You will see the statue on your right at the top of some steps.