
London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour
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Is London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour worth booking?
London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour is a 2.5-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $78 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 129 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 76 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (129)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $78 per person
Step beyond the palace gates during the limited summer opening of Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms. Begin with an expert-led walk through St. James’s Park and along the Mall, where royal traditions, ceremonial events, and
What you get
- Audio guide for interior palace tour
- Privileged access entry ticket to Buckingham Palace
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Guided royal walking tour of St. James Park and the Mall
About this experience
Step beyond the palace gates during the limited summer opening of Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms. Begin with an expert-led walk through St. James’s Park and along the Mall, where royal traditions, ceremonial events, and stories of the monarchy unfold beside London’s famous processional route. At Buckingham Palace, your guide verifies your privileged access ticket and provides an audio guide for the interior. Continue independently through the Grand Staircase, White Drawing Room, Ballroom, and Throne Room, where paintings, period furnishings, and ceremonial spaces reveal how the palace serves the Royal Family. Because the State Rooms open for only a few weeks each summer, this tour offers a rare chance to see areas normally closed to the public.
What's included
Included
- Audio guide for interior palace tour
- Privileged access entry ticket to Buckingham Palace
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Guided royal walking tour of St. James Park and the Mall
Not included
- Guide tips
What you'll see and do
St. James' Square
Your Buckingham Palace royal experience begins in St James Square at the designated meeting point. Meet your expert guide and begin your walking tour of London's Royal monuments. Walk through St. James' Park, London’s oldest Royal Park, while your guide explains its transformation from a royal hunting ground into a landscaped public park. Pass ponds and green spaces while hearing stories connected to the British monarchy. Then pause at St. James’ Palace, known for hosting iconic royals like Princess Diana and Anne Boleyn. Next, continue along The Mall, London’s ceremonial avenue, used for royal processions and major state occasions. Hear stories of royal pageantry while following the route toward Buckingham Palace. Catch a glimpse of Clarence House, the previous residence of King Charles.
20 minutes here
Buckingham Palace
Arrive at the Buckingham Palace gates, where your guide shares final stories about the monarchy before verifying your entrance tickets and providing an audio guide for self-guided exploration. Then, enter Buckingham Palace independently to see the State Rooms, including the Grand Staircase, White Drawing Room, Ballroom, and Throne Room. The guided portion of the tour ends at the entrance. You may remain exploring inside the palace until you are ready to leave.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will meet you in front of the William III statue in St. James Square holding a ''The Tour Guy'' sign. When St. James Square is closed, please meet us at the SW Gate of the Square across from Kings Street.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Your tour will conclude after the visit to Buckingham Palace
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- The Tour Guy
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that Access to the special exhibition "The King’s Tour Artists" is a special addition available in 2025 only.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 129 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
129 verified traveler reviews for London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Tour
David was very informative and engaging
Response from the operator: Hi Barry, thank you! We are glad David made your Buckingham Palace and Royal Walking Tour so informative and engaging. Bringing British history to life on foot is always a highlight. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
via Tripadvisor
Overpriced tour
There were no instructions on which tube station to get to the meeting point. There was hardly a walking tour. Just walked past St James palace. It was way overpriced for just that
Response from the operator: Hi Ana, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear the meeting directions and walking route fell short of expectations. We've raised this directly with our London Operations Manager so we can update our location guidance and ensure the tour route is consistently clear. We appreciate you letting us know so we can improve the experience for future travelers.
via Tripadvisor
Five Stars for Leeñ to
Lee was excellent!! He was very personable and very knowledgeable, as well as a very nice man.
Response from the operator: Hi there! Thank you for the five stars! We’re thrilled you enjoyed Lee’s warmth and deep knowledge on the Royal Walking Tour. Getting up close to Buckingham Palace with a friendly local guide makes London history so personal. We’d love to explore with you again soon!
via Tripadvisor
Well, I can say that I was in the palace...
I had multiple emails and texts from different numbers telling us that our tour had been cancelled and that our new tour time would be the same as our original time. Back and forth for hours with questions not being addressed made us want to cancel all together, but our cancellation time had passed. Eventually things got worked out. The first hour with our guide "Lee" was unnecessary. Although a lovely guy, we didn't learn anything new from that walk to the entrance gate at the palace. I didn't want to pay for Lee to take each of our photos in front of the gates. The audio tour was adequate. We would have liked to have seen more rooms - perhaps adding a personal room or two would make the price more understandable. Also, there is NO PHOTOGRAPHY in the palace anywhere, just FYI.
Response from the operator: Hi there! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad Lee was lovely, but we're sorry the communication beforehand was confusing and that the walking tour felt unnecessary. We have shared this directly with our London Operations Manager to streamline our messages and review the walking route. We truly appreciate your tips on palace photo policies and hope to welcome you back again!
via Tripadvisor
Jeremy a great guy
Jeremy a great guy and a great guide
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $78 to $83
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 45
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 76
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $78 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 129 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour?
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Around 45 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does London: Buckingham Palace Tickets with Royal Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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