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Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour

Name: Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.3

4.3 ·

Step inside Buckingham Palace's State Rooms, open only during the summer season, then catch the King's Guard outside the gates. Wander through opulent halls used for state banquets before watching the ceremonial handover that's drawn crowds for generations.

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Reasons to go

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

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Full description

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.

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Address

9 Waterloo Pl, London SW1Y 4BE, UK · Covent Garden

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Hours

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

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

2h30

Best time

morning

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

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

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Reviews

The guide was great, but the tour a bit boring, only the outside parts which can be seen without any money.

Loreta, Roumania

1/5

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