London Royal Walking Tour and Palace Access

Head into the inner sanctuary within the walls and gates of Buckingham Palace. The spectacular State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open for only a few short months each year and on these dates, you have full access. With pre-reserved tickets you’ll spend more time inside the Palace and avoid the hassle of reserving them yourself. On your way to Buckingham Palace, you’ll dive deep into the heart of royal life in the UK on a walking tour as your guide uncovers centuries of fascinating history.

Meeting Point

Canada Gate

S Carriage Dr, London W1J 7NT, UK

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Canada Gate, South Carriage Drive (Taxis will not be allowed to drop guests at the meeting point).

What's included:

• Local English-speaking guide
• Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace tickets (State Rooms)
• Expertly guided walking tour of London

Not included:

• Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Canada Gate

S Carriage Dr,, London, W1J 7NT

A royal walking tour of London serves as your introduction to the Palace and regal life.

25 minutes

Clarence House

St. James's Palace, , London, SW1A 2WH

Make your way through Green Park and stop outside Clarence House, a nineteenth-century estate that the most recent generations of royals—including the current king himself—have called home.

10 minutes

St. James's Palace

Marlborough Road, London, SW1A 1BQ

Head further back in time to St. James’s Palace, used as a royal residence for over 300 years up until the reign of Queen Victoria and a working palace to this day.

10 minutes

The Mall

The Mall, London SW1, UK

Stroll down The Mall and see the instantly recognizable route running alongside St. James’s Park used for processions during royal weddings, coronations, and Jubilee celebrations.

15 minutes

Wellington Barracks

Wellington Barracks Birdcage Walk, London, SW1E 6HQ

Pass by Wellington Barracks, home to the royal Foot Guards on duty in the area, who are assigned to protect the Royal Family.

15 minutes

Buckingham Palace

Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA

For the highlight of your tour, head to the historic Royal State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. Only open to the public for a few months a year, this collection of ornate 19th-century salons and galleries will transport you straight to the heart of this storied institution. See the lavish White Drawing Room, Throne Room, and more magnificent spaces still used today by the Royal Family to entertain guests. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the State Rooms at your own pace with the informative audio guide.

1 hour, 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included