Buckingham Palace Entrance with Royal London Walking Tour

London, United Kingdom

Activity Code- 2438

Overview

The Royal London Walking Tour with entry to Buckingham Palace offers a perfect mix of fun stories, royal history, and beautiful sights in London. You will walk through important royal areas with an expert guide. The tour includes places like St. James’s Palace, Fortnum and Mason, and Jermyn Street. Along the way, you’ll hear funny and surprising facts about the Royal Family, including where the Queen Mother bought her cigarettes. After the walk, you’ll enter Buckingham Palace and explore the gardens. Inside, you can explore the 19 State Rooms filled with royal furniture and famous artworks. You’ll see the throne room, ballroom, and golden staircase. Audio guides are available in many languages to help you learn more. Your day ends with a peaceful stroll through the palace’s beautiful garden filled with different species of birds and wild flowers.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a fun and informative Royal London Walking Tour with an expert guide through the heart of London
  • Walk past famous royal landmarks like St. James’s Palace, Fortnum and Mason and more
  • Discover interesting and unusual facts about the Royal Family, such as where the Queen Mother bought her cigarettes
  • Also see the Horse Guards and important parts of the Crown Estate
  • Visit the grand Buckingham Palace and stroll through the gardens of Buckingham Palace
  • See the grand and iconic London residence of His Majesty the King and the 19 State Rooms
  • Smartphone Voucher is Accepted! No need to take printed tickets!

Itinerary

Your Royal Walking Tour in London begins at Buckingham Palace, right outside the King's Gallery. With the help of an expert guide, you’ll go on a relaxed walk through some of London’s most famous royal spots. You’ll visit historic places linked to the Royal Family. You will see St James’s Palace, once home to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. You will also visit Buckingham Palace from the outside, and may get to witness the Changing of the Guard, a very traditional and special royal event, and learn interesting facts about it. As you walk, your guide will share fun and surprising stories. You’ll pass by the King’s favourite off-licence and learn where The Duke of Edinburgh used to get his haircut. You’ll stop by Fortnum and Mason and hear about the history of cream teas. The guide will also show you where the Queen Mother used to buy her cigarettes. You’ll get to see the Horse Guards and important places connected to the Crown Estate. On Jermyn Street, you will learn about Royal Warrants and the shops that supply goods to the Royal Family.
 
After the walking tour ends, you will go inside the magnificent Buckingham Palace. This palace is the primary London residence of His Majesty the King and is rich in history and grandeur. Inside, you’ll get to see 19 stunning State Rooms. These rooms are filled with elegant French and English antique furniture. You’ll also see beautiful art from famous artists like Rubens, Canaletto, and Rembrandt, along with sculptures by Canova and fine porcelain from Sèvres. You will walk through the grand ballroom, the throne room, and go up the golden staircase. At the end of your palace visit, you’ll enjoy a peaceful walk through the lovely gardens of Buckingham Palace. These gardens are known as a quiet green space in the middle of busy London. They are home to 30 types of birds and over 350 types of wildflowers. You’ll walk along the south side of the garden, with a wonderful view of the famous lake and the west front of the palace.
 
To make your palace visit even better, you will get a free audio guide with your entry ticket. The guide is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese. See London’s top sights and visit Buckingham Palace on this combined tour with an expert guide. Explore the city’s royal landmarks and learn about the history, culture, and stories of the British Monarchy. Walk through London’s royal palaces and parks, where exciting tales await you.

Schedule

Start Time: 10:00am (Please arrive atleast 15 minutes prior to the start time)
Duration: (Approx.) 4 Hours.
Meeting Point: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, Tourist Bus Stop. SW1A 1AA (outside King's Gallery, formally known ad Queen's Gallery).
Ending Point: Same as the starting point
(Please check the calendar to know about the availability)

Includes

  • Royal London Walking Tour
  • Entry to Buckingham Palace
  • Multilingual Audioguide for Buckingham Palace (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese.)

Redemption Info

You can show your mobile or printed voucher at the meeting location: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, Tourist Bus Stop. SW1A 1AA (outside King's Gallery, formally known ad Queen's Gallery).
At the end of the Royal London Walking tour, guests will be dropped off at Buckingham Palace for the entry, which is scheduled at 12.30pm.
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Ticket/Voucher is valid to the travel date you choose.

Know Before You Go

Wheelchair Accessibility: No.
Voucher Information: Mobile and Paper Vouchers are accepted!
Guests are advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothing on their travel day.
Children must be accompanied with an adult at all times.
Multilingual Audioguide: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese.
Nearest underground station: Victoria and Green Park.
A airport-style security check will be performed on entry. Prohibited items, such as alcohol, small scissors, pen knives and paints/aerosols, must be checked in on arrival and reclaimed at the end of your visit.
Please note that for safety reasons, pushchairs cannot be taken into the State Rooms. They must be checked in and collected after the tour.
Photography is not allowed in state rooms.
Please note that eating and drinking aren't allowed inside the Palace, with the exception of bottled water.
Food and other drinks must be stored inside your bags while inside, however, you can eat and drink in outdoor areas (garden and cafe).
Bicycles, folding bikes, scooters, roller-skates or skateboards and bags larger than 45cm x 20cm x 30cm cannot be taken into the palace, they must be stored elsewhere, such as Victoria Station.
At the end of the Royal London Walking tour guests will dropped off at Buckingham Palace for the entry, which is scheduled at 12.30pm.
Disclaimer: The tour operator reserves the right to close or cancel certain shows, attractions, entertainments, restaurants, shops or ancillary facilities without any notice. There will be no refund provided in that case.

Cancellation Policy

  • You must cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 48 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
  • This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.