

# The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace

- **Activity Name**: The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace
- **Rating**: 4.5 (3.1k+ reviews)
- **Location**: Duke of York Monument, London, UK
- **City**: London
- **State**: EN
- **Country**: United Kingdom
- **Duration**: 2 Hours - 2 Hours 45 Minutes
- **Activity URL**: https://allevents.in/london/things-to-do/the-state-rooms-at-buckingham-palace-tickets-aidmmawq8

## About this Activity

Your experience
Step inside one of the world’s most iconic royal residences with exclusive access to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms. This seasonal experience offers unparalleled insight into the heart of the British monarchy.
Getting started
Begin your royal adventure with timed-entry access to ensure a smooth experience. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a multilingual audio guide (available in 9 languages), allowing you to explore the Palace at your own pace while absorbing stories about Britain’s rich royal history.
What to expect
State Rooms
Wander through the State Rooms that serve as the official public spaces of the monarch. As you step through each ornately decorated room, your audio guide will share anecdotes and historical facts about the various monarchs who have lived there, the functions of the rooms, and the treasures housed within them.
Features:


Access to the State Rooms: Explore the decorated State Rooms used for official entertaining and ceremonial events by the British Royal Family.


Multimedia guide: Available in 9 languages, the audio commentary provides historical context, royal stories, and architectural insights, helping bring the Palace’s regal heritage to life.


Extras


Changing the Guard tour: Add a small-group tour to your experience and witness the famous Changing the Guard ceremony. Depending on your day of visit, see either the Foot Guards or the Horse Guards performing the traditional handover ritual in a 45-min display of military precision…

## Pricing

- **Starting Price**: GBP 42.65
- **Currency**: GBP

## Essential Information

- **Location**: Duke of York Monument, London, UK
- **Address**: London, EN, United Kingdom
- **Coordinates**: 51.8885764, 0.2607417

## About the place

Step inside one of the world’s most iconic royal residences with exclusive access to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms. This seasonal experience offers unparalleled insight into the heart of the British monarchy.
Getting started
Begin your royal adventure with timed-entry access to ensure a smooth experience. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a multilingual audio guide (available in 9 languages), allowing you to explore the Palace at your own pace while absorbing stories about Britain’s rich royal history.
What to expect
State Rooms
Wander through the State Rooms that serve as the official public spaces of the monarch. As you step through each ornately decorated room, your audio guide will share anecdotes and historical facts about the various monarchs who have lived there, the functions of the rooms, and the treasures housed within them.
Features:


Access to the State Rooms: Explore the decorated State Rooms used for official entertaining and ceremonial events by the British Royal Family.


Multimedia guide: Available in 9 languages, the audio commentary provides historical context, royal stories, and architectural insights, helping bring the Palace’s regal heritage to life.


Extras


Changing the Guard tour: Add a small-group tour to your experience and witness the famous Changing the Guard ceremony. Depending on your day of visit, see either the Foot Guards or the Horse Guards performing the traditional handover ritual in a 45-min display of military precision and pageantry.
…

## Highlights

Enjoy walking through the State Rooms as you witness numerous masterpieces by legendary painters like Rembrandt, Canaletto, and Rubens.Admire the antique French and English furniture scattered throughout the palace in the Green Drawing Room and the Ballroom.Learn more about Buckingham Palace from a multilingual multimedia guide and exit to a small section of the manicured Palace Gardens that are open to the public.Upgrade to see the Changing the Guard ceremony with a small group or go on an audio-guided or English-guided walking tour through the city of Westminster.

## Inclusions & Exclusions

InclusionsEntry to Buckingham PalaceAudio guide for Buckingham Palace in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and British Sign Language (BSL) with subtitlesHeadsets when necessaryRoyal London walking tour before palace entryExpert English-speaking guideAudio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and ChineseChanging the Guard ceremonySmall group tourEntry to Buckingham PalaceAudio guide for Buckingham Palace in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and British Sign Language (BSL) with subtitlesHeadsets when necessaryRoyal London walking tour before palace entryExpert English-speaking guideAudio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and ChineseChanging the Guard ceremonySmall group tour

## Additional Information

This activity is non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.

## Frequently Asked Questions

- **Q**: What's not allowed
  - **A**:
    - For safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms. They must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby carriers are available for loan.
    - A one-way system operates along the entire visitor route, so be sure to check out the attractions thoroughly as you won’t be allowed to revisit them.
    - This tour is not meant for individuals with impaired movement.
- **Q**: Additional information
  - **A**:
    - Photography and filming are allowed for private use and only in the Palace Gardens.
    - The Changing of the Foot Guards ceremony at Buckingham Palace takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (subject to availability). On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, there is no Foot Guards ceremony—instead, you'll explore Westminster on a guided walking tour. The Horse Guards may be on parade, but it's not always guaranteed.

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## Activity Tags

- **Tags**: Walking Tours, Cultural, Historical, Audio Guides

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