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Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour

4.3 (2,565)$$$ · ExpensiveSkip-The-Line Ticket + Guided Tour

This tour pairs a walk through the Palace's opulent State Rooms — used for state banquets and official receptions — with the Changing of the Guard, the ceremonial handover performed by the King's Guard that has drawn crowds for generations. The State Rooms open to visitors only during the palace's limited summer opening, so this combination is a way to see both the working royal residence and its most famous public spectacle in one outing. With a 99 must-see score, it's about as headline an attraction as London offers, and the culture-heavy morning slot suits first-time visitors after the classic royal experience.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The State Rooms are used for official state banquets and receptions and open to the public only during the palace's limited summer opening.
  • 2The Changing of the Guard is performed by the King's Guard and has drawn crowds for generations.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Arrive well before 11:00 and claim a spot along the railings for a clear view of the ceremony
  • 2confirm the State Rooms are open for the season before booking, since access is seasonal
  • 3combine with a walk through St James's Park either side of the visit.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h30

🕰️ Best time

morning

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

9 Waterloo Pl, London SW1Y 4BE, UKGoogleApple
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Hours

Timed to the Changing of the Guard, typically starting around 11:00.
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Booking

Booking required

What people say

"Found the experience smoothly organised."

Wilcox, United States

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