Buckingham Palace Staterooms & Royal Walking Tour

Step inside the iconic Buckingham Palace and explore the magnificent State Rooms

Step 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.

Venture inside the exquisite Royal State Rooms with an audio guide and explore a collection of ornate 19th-century salons and galleries. See the lavishly decorated White Drawing Room, where the King and Royal Family gather before official events. The regal Throne Room holds the Chairs of Estate, recently used for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Even more magnificent spaces await on your tour of Buckingham Palace that are still used by the Royal Family to entertain guests.

A royal walking tour of London serves as your introduction to the Palace and regal life. Your first stop is outside Clarence House, a 19th-century estate that the most recent royals have called home. Then 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.

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. Pop into St. James’s Park, the city’s oldest Royal Park, and then pass by Wellington Barracks, home to the royal Foot Guards on duty in the area. Your tour of the Palace’s Royal State Rooms follows your guided walking tour.

Know Before You Go

Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour for check-in. As a courtesy to other guests, tours depart on time. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate late arrivals, and no refunds will be issued for latecomers or no-shows.

Security Screening: Upon arrival, you will pass through airport-style security checks.

Tour Modifications: Sites on this tour may occasionally close without notice. If any changes are required and time allows, we will contact you prior to your tour. In the case of last-minute closures, updates will be provided at the start of the tour.

Changing of the Guard: This tour does not include the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Gratuities: Tips for your guide are not required but always appreciated.

Accessibility: We are happy to accommodate guests with mobility impairments or wheelchairs, but space is limited. Please email our Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com at the time of booking to make proper arrangements.

Inside Buckingham Palace: Live guides are not permitted to accompany guests inside Buckingham Palace. An official audio guide is provided for your visit.

State Rooms Access: The State Rooms are only open from July 11 to September 29 of the current fiscal year.

Health & Safety: Walks and Devour Tours comply with all local government regulations. Please consult local guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the tour starts are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour start time are non-refundable.

Amendment requests are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

No refunds will be issued for late arrivals or no-shows. This applies to any participant who fails to arrive or arrives after the tour has departed.