Buckingham Palace gates and facade under a clear blue sky, London.
Tour guide speaking outside Buckingham Palace during a guided tour of the State Rooms.
Buckingham Palace State Room with chandeliers and red decor.
Buckingham Palace State Room with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and blue columns.
Buckingham Palace State Room with ornate chandeliers and regal decor.
Buckingham Palace State Rooms with paintings and ornate decor on a guided tour.
Buckingham Palace facade with Victoria Memorial in London.

The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace Tickets, London

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Experience exclusive access to Buckingham Palace's State Rooms in London with this guided tour, offering an intimate glimpse into one of Britain’s most prestigious royal residences. As you begin your journey, timed-entry tickets ensure a smooth visit, complemented by a multilingual audio guide available in nine languages for self-paced exploration and storytelling about the British monarchy's long history. The experience includes access to explore the State Rooms that showcase the grandeur of royal life.

As you stroll through the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, marvel at masterpieces by legendary artists such as Rembrandt, Canaletto, and Rubens.

Antique French and English furniture is displayed throughout the palace in areas like the Green Drawing Room and Ballroom for visitors to admire.

A multilingual multimedia guide enhances your understanding of Buckingham Palace while you explore a section of its manicured gardens open to the public.

Ticket for Buckingham Palace

Audio experience available in multiple languages including British Sign Language with subtitles

Provision of headsets when required

Guided walk through London prior to palace visit

Expert guide who speaks English fluently

Access to an audio tour covering several languages such as Chinese and Spanish

Experience the Changing Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Participation in a small group tour

Individual Costs

Buckingham Palace gates and facade under a clear blue sky, London.

Buckingham Palace gates and facade under a clear blue sky, London.

Your Experience at Buckingham Palace State Rooms

Explore one of the world's most renowned royal residences with exclusive access to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms. This seasonal experience grants you an unparalleled view into the heart of British royalty.

Getting Started on Your Royal Adventure

Kick off your visit with timed-entry tickets, ensuring a smooth journey through this historic site. Upon arrival, pick up a multilingual audio guide (offering insights in 9 languages), enabling you to explore on your own schedule while learning about Britain's royal past.

What You'll Discover

The State Rooms await as the official public spaces of the British monarchy. As you meander through these ornately adorned rooms, listen to your audio guide share tales and historical details about the monarchs who resided here, their roles in history, and the treasures they contain.

Key Features

  • Gain access to the State Rooms: These beautifully decorated spaces are used by the British Royal Family for official entertaining and ceremonial events.
  • Multimedia guide: With commentary available in 9 languages, this audio feature provides historical context, royal narratives, and architectural insights, bringing the Palace’s regal past to life.

Optional Extras

  • Changing the Guard tour (optional): Join a small-group experience to witness the famous Changing the Guard ceremony. Depending on your visit day, you’ll see either the Foot Guards or Horse Guards in their traditional handover ritual—a 45-minute display of military precision and pageantry.
  • Westminster walking tour (optional): Begin with a guided walk through Westminster led by an English-speaking expert. Visit landmarks like St. James’s Palace, explore the historic grounds of St. James’s Park—once home to a royal zoo—and stroll along The Mall, leading up to Buckingham Palace.
Tour guide speaking outside Buckingham Palace during a guided tour of the State Rooms.

Tour guide speaking outside Buckingham Palace during a guided tour of the State Rooms.

Buckingham Palace State Room with chandeliers and red decor.

Buckingham Palace State Room with chandeliers and red decor.

Buckingham Palace State Room with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and blue columns.

Buckingham Palace State Room with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and blue columns.

  • Due to safety concerns, pushchairs are prohibited in the State Rooms and must be checked at reception. Baby carriers can be borrowed.
  • A one-way visitor route is enforced; ensure all attractions are seen as there's no going back once you’ve passed them.

This tour isn’t suitable for visitors with mobility issues.

Additional information

  • Photography and filming for personal use are permitted only in the Palace Gardens.

The Changing of the Foot Guards ceremony occurs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (subject to availability). On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, no ceremony is held; instead, a guided walking tour around Westminster takes place. While the Horse Guards may be paraded, it’s not guaranteed.

Buckingham Palace State Room with ornate chandeliers and regal decor.

Buckingham Palace State Room with ornate chandeliers and regal decor.

Buckingham Palace State Rooms with paintings and ornate decor on a guided tour.

Buckingham Palace State Rooms with paintings and ornate decor on a guided tour.

Book your timed-entry access in advance during peak season to ensure availability and avoid disappointment.

Download a multilingual audio guide before you arrive so that you can explore the State Rooms efficiently without delays at entry.

If interested, consider upgrading for an exclusive view of the Changing the Guard ceremony or take advantage of guided tours through Westminster after your palace visit to maximize your experience in London.

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Operating hours

Buckingham Palace

Monday
9:30am - 7:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
Tuesday
9:30am - 7:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
Wednesday
9:30am - 7:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
Thursday
9:30am - 7:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
Friday
9:30am - 7:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
Saturday
9:30am - 7:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
Sunday
9:30am - 7:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

The multilingual audio guide is available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and British Sign Language (BSL) with subtitles.
A one-way system operates along the entire visitor route in Buckingham Palace.
Pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms for safety reasons and must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby carriers can be borrowed instead.
You'll witness numerous masterpieces by legendary painters like Rembrandt, Canaletto, and Rubens as you walk through the State Rooms.
Photography and filming are allowed within Buckingham Palace.
You'll admire antique French and English furniture scattered throughout the Green Drawing Room and the Ballroom.
An expert English-speaking guide will accompany you, along with an audio guide in multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese.
This tour is not meant for individuals with impaired movement due to accessibility limitations within the palace.
After exiting the State Rooms, you can explore a small section of the manicured Palace Gardens that are open to the public.
You have the option to upgrade and see the Changing the Guard ceremony or go on an audio-guided or English-guided walking tour through Westminster before entering Buckingham Palace.

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