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Explore the essence of the British monarchy with a guided tour of London and exclusive access to the State Rooms at Buckingham
Step into the heart of royal life in the UK with a walking tour designed to uncover centuries of fascinating history. Led by an expert guide, you will visit iconic landmarks such as Clarence House and St. James’s Palace, a royal residence for over 300 years. Stroll down The Mall, the famous route for royal processions, and cross the historic St. James’s Park, the city's oldest Royal Park, while immersing yourself in stories of weddings, coronations, and Jubilees that have shaped the nation.
The experience culminates with guaranteed access to the inner sanctuary of Buckingham Palace. During the few months each year when its gates open to the public, you can explore the spectacular State Rooms with a detailed audio guide. From the lavish White Drawing Room to the majestic Throne Room, home to the Chairs of Estate used in the recent Coronation, you will discover the galleries and salons where the Royal Family continues to entertain its most illustrious guests.
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Additional information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour starts
● The tour ends at Buckingham Palace
● The tour is entirely on foot and is conducted exclusively in English
● Upon entry, you must pass through airport-style security screening
● There may be unforeseen closures at some points of the route; in such cases, the itinerary will be adjusted and you will be informed before or at the start of the tour if necessary
● This tour does not include the Changing of the Guard
● Guides are not permitted to accompany the group inside Buckingham Palace; the visit is conducted with an audio guide
● The State Rooms are only open from July 11th to September 29th of the current year
● Wheelchair accessible with prior authorization (subject to availability), please contact our reservations department
● Modification requests are subject to availability and possible price changes
Inclusions
✔ Pre-booked skip-the-line entrance tickets to Buckingham Palace (Staterooms)
✔ Local English-speaking guide
✔ Expert-guided walking tour of the British monarchy area in London
✔ Audio guide for use at Buckingham Palace
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Transport to the meeting point
✖ This tour does not include the Changing of the Guard
✖ Entrance fees, food and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other service not specified
Meeting Point
Queen Victoria Memorial, London, in front of Buckingham Palace
Your guide will be holding a yellow Walks sign
(Please note that taxis will not be allowed to drop guests off at the meeting point)