Buckingham Palace State Rooms Tickets

Explore a working palace

The Buckingham Palace acts as the London residence of His Majesty the King, and one of the few working royal palaces to remain in the world today. Every summer, the doors of the palace are opened for visitors from across the globe to learn facts and discover secrets about the Palace and the State Rooms. The State Rooms have been dubbed the “heart” of Buckingham Palace and include 19 plush rooms, ornated with treasures from the Royal Collection. Some of these treasures include paintings by Canaletto, Rubens, Poussin, and Rembrandt and extravagant sculptures by Canova.

Learn as you go

Feel free to plug in your multimedia audio guide and walk through the decked-up rooms. Learn about the historical importance of the State Rooms and, in effect, the Palace. Find out how the formerly known “Buckingham House” transformed into the royal palace we know it to be today. End the tour by taking a stroll along the south side of the Palace Garden. The serenity and peaceful surroundings of the Garden will only heighten the views of the palace from this stunning viewpoint.

Know before you go

What to bring

• You must carry a printed copy of your ticket to be displayed at the entrance of the palace.

What’s not allowed

• Keep in mind alcohol, drones, bicycles, folding bikes, roller-skates, push cars, weapons, umbrellas, buggies, folding bikes, or skateboards are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

• Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the Palace, Royal Mews, or The King’s Gallery.

• Large luggage pieces or backpacks will not be permitted inside.

• Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed inside Buckingham Palace.

• Mobile phones must be switched off while inside the gallery.

• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair accessible. If you require step-free access, you must book it at the venue directly.

• For safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms. They must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby carriers are available for loan.

• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

• All visitors will be subject to airport-style security checks.

• The audio guide will be available in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and British Sign Language (BSL).

• A one-way system operates along the entire visitor route so be sure to check out the attractions thoroughly as you won’t be allowed to revisit them.