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Buckingham Palace State Rooms Tickets

Limited availability - Visit the stunning State Rooms at Buckingham Palace - the official London residence of His Majesty The King

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The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to the public only between July and October.

Showcasing the Arts

An exhibition of Britain's flair for the arts.

Highlights

  • Take a once-in-a-lifetime tour of 19 magnificent State Rooms at Buckingham Palace and marvel at the lavish decoration and fine architecture by John Nash.
  • Explore the rooms used by members of the Royal Family to receive official guests and during ceremonial occasions.
  • Experience the White Drawing Room with its spectacular crystal chandelier, the Throne Room where formal photographs were taken following the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales, and much more. 
  • From exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world to paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck, admire many great treasures from the Royal Collection.
  • Explore the largest private garden in London and taste a traditional afternoon tea in the Palace’s Garden Café.

What's included

  • Entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms
  • Multimedia guide available in multiple languages
  • Guided tour

Prepare for the experience

  • Please print out the provider’s instant confirmation and show it at the attraction to receive your entry ticket for the Buckingham Palace State Rooms. This product is non-refundable.

Children information

  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Children up to 5 years old can access free of charge.
  • Toilets and baby-care facilities are available in the Garden and at the exit from the State Rooms.
  • For safety reasons, pushchairs are not allowed within the State Rooms. They must be checked in and collected at the exit.
  • Baby carriers and hip seats can be borrowed free of charge.
  • The family multimedia tour is available in English and is aimed at families with children under 12.

Accessibility information

  • The Buckingham Palace state rooms are almost entirely wheelchair accessible and alternative arrangements can be made for visitors requiring step-free access. Please contact our customer services team should you require this option.
  • Accessible toilets and limited seating are available.
  • The multimedia guide is available in British Sign Language (BSL) and with subtitles, and an audio-descriptive guide is available for blind or partially-sighted visitors.
  • Please contact our team before booking should you require further accessibility information for this venue.

Buckingham Palace ticket restrictions

  • More than 10 tickets (in any combination) cannot be purchased at one time.
  • Tickets to this attraction are non-amendable, non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
  • Photography and filming, including for personal use, is not allowed in the State Rooms. Visitors are however encouraged to take pictures in the Garden.
  • No food or drinks, except for bottled water, are allowed during the visit.
  • Animals, except for guide, hearing or assistance animals, will not be admitted to the Palace.
  • Bags larger than 45cm x 20cm x 30cm are not allowed in the Palace. Visitors can make use of luggage storage facilities at Victoria Station.

Additional information

  • Expect additional airport style security check upon arrival at the venue.
  • Visitors are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled time of visit.
  • It is recommended for visitors to wear comfortable shoes during the tour.
  • Our multimedia guides are available in English, Brazilian, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Chinese, Russian and Spanish.

  • Visitors can enter any time within the opening and last admission time on the day of their visit. Please disregard any specific time on your ticket if the system automatically assigns one to you.

The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open Thursday to Monday during the summer months when the Palace is not in use for official functions.

Visitors can enter at any time within the opening and last admission time on the day of their visit. Please disregard any specific time on your ticket if the system automatically assigns one to you.

  • Duration: 90 minutes. You must arrive 30 minutes before your planned entry time.

Regular opening times for 2024 are as follows:

  • 11 July - 31 August 2024
    • Thursday - Monday: 9:30 am - 7:30 pm (last admission: 5:15 pm)
  • 1 - 29 September 2024
    • Thursday - Monday: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm (last admission: 4:15 pm)

How to get to Buckingham Palace

  • Address: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, London, SW1A 1AA, England, United Kingdom.
  • Nearest Underground stations: Green Park (Jubilee and Victoria lines), Victoria (Victoria, District and Circle lines), St James’s Park (District and Circle lines) and Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly Line).

Frequently asked questions

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain and is provided by Encore.

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From: £32.00

Upon booking VisitBritain and the provider send instant order confirmations via email. The provider’s confirmation including a QR or a barcode is your e-ticket. Please, print it out and show it at the attraction to receive your entry ticket. This product is non-refundable.

From
£32.00