Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

Experience London’s royal heritage and pageantry on a 2.5-hour experience that combines a visit to Buckingham Palace with the Changing of the Guard. Enjoy the colorful spectacle of the Changing of the Guard ceremony, and then enter the magnificent palace with a tour host for an independent audio tour of the State Rooms, an experience only available for two months of the year. Admire the lavish rooms that are used by the royals for State and ceremonial events, as you discover the palace’s history from the audio guide. Please note: Buckingham Palace is only open to the public for approx. eight weeks each year. Tickets sell out fast, so book now to avoid disappointment

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Free time to explore Buckingham Palace at your own pace

Expert English-speaking guide for the walking tour

Changing of the Guard viewing: Foot Guards (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun) or Horse Guards (Tue/Thu/Sat)

Pre-reserved entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms (open July – September only)

Audio headsets when required for clear commentary

Insider commentary on royal history and traditions

Official Buckingham Palace audio guide available in 9 languages

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

On occasional Sundays may be rescheduled to early morning, this will then be replaced with an extended walking tour.

The Changing of the Guards is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather or other circumstances is not announced before the morning of the ceremony. When this occurs, you will be provided with a walking tour of Westminster city instead

There is no Changing of the Foot Guards on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday so you'll be provided with a Walking Tour of Westminster City. You may be able to see the Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards parade but that's not guaranteed.

On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the "Sunday Parade".