Buckingham Palace
Enjoy a visit Buckingham Palace - home to the British Monarchy in London
Buckingham Palace has been the official residence in London for the British monarch since 1837. It also serves as the headquarters of the administration for the Monarchy.
This massive royal residence contains 775 different rooms including nineteen State rooms which are often used by the Royal Family to host and entertain Heads of State and other officials. The Palace houses many highly valued works of art that make up a portion of the Royal Collection, one of the world's major art collections.
During your visit to Buckingham Palace you can enjoy viewing and photographing the impressive facades and the Victoria Memorial. Arrive in the morning and witness the famous Changing of the Guard Ceremony which occurs daily at 11:30am during the summer and every second day at 11:30am the rest of the year.
From July through October you can tour The State Rooms - A tour that includes the lavish State Rooms decorated with paintings and priceless scupltures by the masters as well as the Palace Garden, a private sanctuary that is home to at least 30 species of birds and over 350 varieties of wild flowers, and also a special exhibition of collectibles and/or The Royal Mews - Where the State vehicles and horses that transport the Royal Family are kept and maintained. These include motor cars and spectacular carriages including the Gold State Coach that is featured in Coronations.
Throughout the year you can also visit The Queens Gallery where you can view and exhibition of fine art items that are rotated from the Royal Collection. Admission Charges apply to the above tours and can be purchased indivually or as a package. Each of the above links will give you all the information you need.
There are many other attractions within easy walking distance of Buckingham Palace. Some of these include Saint James's Park, Hyde Park, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. These attractions can be nicely combined into a memorable one or two day walking tour.
For more information about the Buckingham Palace and the various options for tours and hours visit their official website linked above.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: For inside tours onlyBuckingham Palace Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Address: London SW1A 1AA, UK
Phone: 0303 123 7300
Official Website: Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace Reviews
Rated out of 5
We did the tour of the Palace visiting the various drawing rooms, ballrooms, Throne room, staircase and more. We marvelled at the picture gallery artwork and sculptures. It’s well worth the time. Take your time walking through each room as there is more to see in the ceilings, on the walls, ornaments and furniture. Would do a more detailed tour to learn more.
Warren Granger - a week ago
One of the most highly reviewed landmarks in the world in terms of review counts, and I can most certainly see why after chancing upon the change of guard parade by coincidence.. 💂
While I wasn’t a fan of it, my wife was and we got ourselves a spot at the intersection where the band marches in and out of. We got there an hour before the parade starts, and the gate was already full for the most part, with detours needed to get into the main gate itself.
👮🏻♂️ I was amazed though, at how much effort goes into performing the change of guards parade, with polices at every corner manning traffic, cyclists and pedestrians - which adds up to thousands based on what I can observe.
Good experience, will definitely recommend to camp at the Victoria memorial for the best overall view 👍🏻
YY - a week ago
There are some dudes with bear skin plus the occasional cabbage 🥬 hats that play live music and do a very synchronized choreography in their way to the toilets at around 11am. This is all very normal because tradition. I do recommend seeing this band.
Eduardo Antunes da Cunha - in the last week
Buckingham Palace is the residence of England’s Royal Family, and it’s simply stunning. Its grand size and elegant design make it truly stand out, with the golden gates adding a touch of charm. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it feels like a place straight out of a fairytale. It’s a graceful and iconic landmark, rich in history and beauty.
Danni Larsen - a week ago
The tour was very cool. It's so beautiful inside. You get your own headphones and device so you can move at your own pace. Fyi, photography is not allowed inside the palace.
Melissa Leda - a week ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Circle and District Line | Victoria | 12 minutes |
| Piccadilly Line | Green Park | 9 minutes |
| Victoria and Jubilee Line | Green Park | 9 minutes |
How to get to Buckingham Palace by Tube
From Green Park Station just make your way south through the park.
From Victoria Station walk west to Buckingham Palace Road and follow it north to the Palace.
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