Buckingham Palace Tickets: The 15 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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10.Buckingham Palace: Official State Rooms Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 134 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Explore Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms, royal art, the Throne Room, and gardens with an audio guide and flexible self-paced visit.

“Everything was perfect and easy! The experience to be inside os Buckingham Palace is amazing and unforgettable!”

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11.Buckingham Palace Visit & Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

See the Changing of the Guard, royal palaces, and Buckingham Palace State Rooms on a lively small-group London walking tour.

“The knowledge of our guide was exceptional and entertaining. Took us to all the right positions to view the changing of the guard.”

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12.Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Escorted Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $172

Review of the Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle tour from London, with practical advice on timing, walking, guides, value, and what to expect.

“Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle are definitely 2 “must see” places. Just don’t use this Viator excursion! The morning went fine, but Windsor was a nightmare. Our tour guide, Norma, was useless when two of us got turned around and lost on our way back to the car park where the bus was located. She had not given us a cell number so we could reach her, and when we finally called a friend who had made it back to the bus, Norma refused to talk to us, and ridiculed us to the other passengers. We reported that we were at the post office, and Norma said she didn’t know…”

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13.Buckingham Palace: Walking Tour with Entry & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $92

Review of Buckingham Palace’s royal walking tour with palace entry and audio guide, including route, value, tips, drawbacks, and who should book.

“The whole tour was a good and would not change a thing about it. Guid was helpful getting us into the line effectively as well.”

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14.Buckingham Palace and Vintage Bus Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · from $59

Review of London’s vintage bus, Thames cruise, and Buckingham Palace tour, with practical timing, value, highlights, and drawbacks.

“Tour bus was great and time in Buckingham Palace on our own worked out.”

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15.2 Hour Walking Tour from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Review of London’s Buckingham Palace to Big Ben walking tour, with royal sights, local stories, practical tips, price, and honest advice.

“I joined the tour with an old friend. We both live in London and were making an effort to be more tourists in our own city. It was a fantastic tour with a great balance of royal and social British history, interesting fun facts and titbits about modern London. The guide, Nick, presented all the information really clearly, making everyone feel comfortable enough to ask questions and allowing time and space for breaks and deviations (we were lucky enough to catch changing-of-the-guards at St. James Palace). Overall a fantastic experience and would recommend to anyone.”

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