Admire the residence of Her Majesty The Queen and visit Buckingham Palace. Book your visit in advance and skip the line. On vacation, don't waste your time waiting! Open for a limited period between August and September. Combine your visit with a typical English afternoon tea at Fortnum&Mason or Grosvenor House.
Highlights
- Avoid the queues
- Commentary recorded on headphones
- All entrance fees included
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of British sovereigns since 1837. The palace hosts many official events and receptions held by the Queen and members of the Royal Family. When the Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the halls of the State Palace are open for a limited time.
The State Chambers constitute the heart of the working palace. They are richly furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection adorned with paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer and Canaletto. You will see exquisite examples of Seves porcelain and some of the finest French and English furniture in the world. Your free audio tour is an introduction to centuries of royal history, including interviews with royal household staff.
Complete your royal experience and upgrade to afternoon tea. English Afternoon Tea in London (4:30 PM) is a must during your stay with two options to choose from:
Afternoon tea in Fortnum and Mason – The St. James restaurant is famous for its traditional 'afternoon tea', including cheese and mini potato tarts, a selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Somerset clotted cream and Fortnum & Mason strawberries, two pastries reception, and tea
Afternoon Tea at Anna Grosvenor House – A full afternoon tea experience including a selection of sandwiches, raisin scones and plain buttermilk with Devonshire, Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam, cream puffs and French pastries , and a choice of tea
Detailed schedule
Starting point:
Please go directly to Buckingham Palace.
Departure time:
14 hours 30
Return details:
We recommend spending 2 hours visiting Buckingham Palace.
