For a limited time only, step inside the King's official London residence and Britain's most famous palace on this fantastic tour of the State Rooms at the heart of Buckingham Palace. Enjoy a multimedia tour around the lavishly decorated rooms adorned with priceless furniture, paintings and other articles. Learn about the history of the palace and the rooms that make up the State Rooms.
Add the option to visit the Royal Mews and see just what it takes to keep Britain's Royal Family on the move.
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace serves as the official London residence of His Majesty The King, and is one of the few remaining working royal palaces in the world today.
Each summer when the Palace is not being used in its official capacity, visitors can enjoy the 19 magnificent State Rooms that provide the setting for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining by members of the Royal Family. The rooms are furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck, sculpture by Canova, exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain, and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
Visitors to the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace will see the White Drawing Room, perhaps the most beautiful of all the State Rooms with its spectacular crystal chandelier, the Music Room, where guests are presented on the occasion of a State Visit, and the Throne Room, which was the setting for the formal photographs following the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales.
Following a visit, the Palace's Garden Café offers the perfect location to enjoy a selection of light refreshments while taking in panoramic views of the lake across the lawn, before visiting the Garden Shop.
The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace (optional extra)
The Royal Mews is one of the finest working stables anywhere in the world and home to the royal collection of historic coaches and carriages, and the Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays, the horses that pull the carriages. To this day, the stables are still responsible for all road travel arrangements for His Majesty The King and other members of the Royal Family.
The Royal Mews has been the location of the sovereign’s road transport since 1760 when George III moved his carriage collection closer to his new home at Buckingham Palace – since then it has been updated by several monarchs in keeping with their changing transport needs.
Among the historic coaches and carriages on display are the spectacular Diamond Jubilee State Coach, and the Australian State Coach, which was given to Queen Elizabeth II as a gift from the Australian people, and even includes central heating!
The most dazzling of all is the Gold State Coach, which has been used at every coronation since that of George IV in 1821, and which played a starring role in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022.
Families visiting the Royal Mews will love posing for a photo while sitting in a replica of Queen Victoria's Semi-State Landau carriage, dressing up as a footman in specially created livery, or even learning how to harness a horse!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Suggested visit duration is 2-4 hours
A multilingual audio guide is included in your admission price
Please note, you will require a printed copy of your ticket
Please ensure that you have valid identification with you on the day
For groups of 15 or more please contact our group department: groups@evanevanstours.co.uk to make a booking
Mobility Access at Buckingham Palace: Unfortunately we are unable to make bookings for guests wishing wheelchair or step free access. Bookings need to be made directly with Buckingham Palace
Operates 17th July – 24th September 2023 Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
PACKAGE OPTIONS
Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal Mews£45.00
Step inside Britain's most famous palace on a fantastic tour of the grand State Rooms that lie at the heart of Buckingham Palace. Plus, start by exploring the Royal Mews and see just what it takes to keep Britain's Royal Family on the move.
The Royal Mews is one of the finest working stables anywhere in the world and home to the royal collection of historic coaches and carriages, and the Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays, the horses that pull the carriages. To this day, the stables are still responsible for all road travel arrangements for His Majesty The King and other members of the Royal Family.
Highlights
Entrance to the State Rooms inside Buckingham Palace
Rare opportunity to visit the King's official London residence
Tour includes an audio multimedia guide
Explore the history of Britain's most famous palace
See important rooms, including the Throne Room and White Drawing Room
Optional Extra: Entrance to the Royal Mews, one of the finest working stables in existence
What's Included
Entrances
What's Excluded
Lunch
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
No Cancellation Fees
No Change Fees
No Booking Fees
Your Money is Protected - Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the day of departure
Our team, including our guides and drivers have been trained in our enhanced hygiene procedures, please refer to our Travel Health page for more information