Buckingham Palace Tickets: The 9 Best Options

1.Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,720 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Review of the Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard tour, with timing, crowds, guide quality, palace highlights, value, and practical tips.

“We did not get to see changing of the guard due to schedule changed at Buckingham Palace. Viator did notify us 48 hours prior to scheduled tour. What we under stood, this would be the last tour to get in the Palace before the winter months. Our choice was get a full refund or do the tour with St. James Park. Of course we wanted to see the palace since we flew a long way to see it as well as the other sites. I thought a guide would go in with us but they were not allowed to go in. Our tour started at 10 am . we walked…”

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2.Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 941 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

See London’s Changing of the Guard from several smart viewpoints, with royal stories, headsets, and a guide-led walk to Buckingham Palace.

“Great tour, guide was very knowledgeable and wasn’t in too much of a hurry to make sure we were where we needed to be Dr d to be. It helped that the crowds we low so we got right up front each time to see the guards”

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3.Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 919 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

See London’s Changing of the Guard from smart viewing spots, with royal history, palace landmarks, and a photo with the Horseguards.

“Betsy, our guide was very knowledgeable, she knew the best positions to be for every part of the changing of the guard. She knew where to be for the beat views of every part.”

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4.Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $135

Review of London’s Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey walking tour, with guide tips, timing, value, and practical advice.

“Christopher is an amazing tour guide - witty, funny, and full of knowledge. He is a large part of why the tour was amazing. A great tour for everyone, especially for first time visitors to London!”

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5.The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 326 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Watch London’s Changing of the Guard, hear royal stories, and see Westminster sights on this well-paced, guide-led walking tour.

“John was an exceptional tour guide. Very informative. Kept the tour moving at a good pace and put us in the best positions to view the sights”

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6.Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Review of Buckingham Palace entry and royal walking tour, with State Rooms, audio guide, pricing, timing, meeting point, and practical tips.

“Great tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and helpful, with a good sense of humor. We learned about more than just the palace itself, great history lesson.”

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7.Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace, Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Review The Rubens at the Palace afternoon tea, with Buckingham Palace views, classic food, tea choices, dress code, price, and practical tips.

“The environment of the Reuben’s hotel is very nice and what you imagine an English tea service to be”

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8.Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · from $151

Review of London’s Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard tour, including route, guide quality, crowd tips, value, and booking advice.

“Eyhtian (I hope I got the name right) our tour guide was great. He spoke loud enough for everyone to hear and understand clearly and he also was very informative while keeping the tour fun. Thank you for a great tour. Cheers”

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9.Summer Special: Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 229 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $182

Compare Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace in one day, with coach transport, royal history, practical timing, costs, and honest advice.

“We missed the bus because of the disorganised meeting place. We arrived on time and could not hear or see the tour guide. The bus terminal was extremely busy and there was no one in control of coordinating tours. Worst thing was there is no refund either.”

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