London Royal Mews and Buckingham Palace Tour

Get an inside glimpse into centuries of history as you explore the impressive Royal Mews, the working stables of the Royal Family (to choose at time of booking) or enter the spectacular Buckingham Palace State Rooms (to choose at time of booking).
With the Royal Mews option, see the instantly recognizable Gold State Coach that generations of royalty have used for coronations and weddings throughout the centuries and witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

With the Buckingham Palace State Rooms option, head into the inner sanctuary within the walls and gates of Buckingham Palace.

With pre-reserved tickets on both options, you'll save time and the hassle of arranging this once-in-a-lifetime visit yourself.
Along the way there, you’ll make your way from parks to palaces, diving deep into the heart of royal life in the UK as your guide introduces you to the generations of kings, queens, princes, and princesses that have called this corner of London home throughout the centuries.

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
• Expertly guided walking tour of London
• Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace State Rooms tix (if option chosen at time of booking)
• Pre-reserved skip-the-line Royal Mews tickets (if option chosen at time of booking)

Not included:

• Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 4 hours

Canada Gate

S Carriage Dr,, London, W1J 7NT

Begin your royal London walking tour just outside Buckingham Palace, where your knowledgeable guide will give you and your small group a crash course in regal life.

10 minutes

Clarence House

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

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

Pass by without stopping

St. James's Palace

Marlborough Road, London, SW1A 1BQ

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

Pass by without stopping

The Mall

The Mall, London SW1, UK

Next, you’ll follow the path of many a royal procession as you stroll down The Mall, the instantly recognizable route running alongside St. James’s Park. Your guide will share the stories of events commemorated in history books that used this very route, from royal weddings to coronations and Jubilee celebrations.

Pass by without stopping

Wellington Barracks

Wellington Barracks Birdcage Walk, London, SW1E 6HQ

Stop by Wellington Barracks, home to the royal Foot Guards on duty in the area, and learn about who they are and how they protect the Royal Family.

Pass by without stopping

Changing of the Guard

Constitution Hill, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA

If Royal Mews Option Selected -Enjoy the best vantage point of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. See the guards who have been protecting the monarch for over 400 years go through their elaborate ritual handing over their responsibilities to the next shift.

40 minutes

Royal Mews

Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 1QH

If Option Selected - For the highlight of your tour, you’ll explore the Royal Mews where you'll discover the coaches and carriages at one of the finest working stables in existence. See the Gold State Coach, used by Queen Elizabeth II to travel to Westminster Abbey on her Coronation Day in 1953. It was also featured in the Platinum Jubilee Pageant celebrating her seventy-year reign. More recently it took pride of place at the Coronation of King Charles III in 2023. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the Royal Mews at your own pace with the informative audio guide.
Please note this part of the itinerary is included if you choose to enter the Royal Mews (Stables) at the time of booking.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Buckingham Palace

Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA

If Option Selected - 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.
Please note this part of the itinerary is included if you choose to enter the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace at the time of booking.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included