Buckingham Palace State Rooms Tickets

Limited availability - Visit the stunning State Rooms at Buckingham Palace - the official London residence of His Majesty The King

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Limited availability

The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to the public only between July and the end of September.

Showcasing the Arts

An exhibition of Britain's flair for the arts.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Highlights

  • Take a once-in-a-lifetime tour of 19 magnificent State Rooms at Buckingham Palace and marvel at the lavish decoration and fine architecture by John Nash.
  • Explore the rooms used by members of the Royal Family to receive official guests and during ceremonial occasions.
  • Experience the White Drawing Room with its spectacular crystal chandelier, the Throne Room where formal photographs were taken following the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales, and much more. 
  • From exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world to paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck, admire many great treasures from the Royal Collection.
  • Explore the largest private garden in London and taste a traditional afternoon tea in the Palace’s Garden Café.

What's included

  • Entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms
  • Multimedia guide available in multiple languages
  • Guided tour
  • East Wing of the Palace, including the front façade and central balcony

Prepare for the experience

  • Please print out the provider’s confirmation and show it at the attraction to receive your entry ticket for the Buckingham Palace State Rooms. 

Children information

  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Children up to 5 years old can access free of charge.
  • Toilets and baby-care facilities are available in the Garden and at the exit from the State Rooms.
  • For safety reasons, pushchairs are not allowed within the State Rooms. They must be checked in and collected at the exit.
  • Baby carriers and hip seats can be borrowed free of charge.
  • The family multimedia tour is available in English and is aimed at families with children under 12.

Accessibility information

  • The Buckingham Palace state rooms are almost entirely wheelchair accessible and alternative arrangements can be made for visitors requiring step-free access. Please contact our customer services team should you require this option.
  • Accessible toilets and limited seating are available.
  • The multimedia guide is available in British Sign Language (BSL) and with subtitles, and an audio-descriptive guide is available for blind or partially-sighted visitors.
  • Please contact our team before booking should you require further accessibility information for this venue.

Buckingham Palace ticket restrictions

  • More than 10 tickets (in any combination) cannot be purchased at one time.
  • Tickets to this attraction are non-amendable and non-exchangeable.
  • Photography and filming, including for personal use, is not allowed in the State Rooms. Visitors are however encouraged to take pictures in the Garden.
  • No food or drinks, except for bottled water, are allowed during the visit.
  • Animals, except for guide, hearing or assistance animals, will not be admitted to the Palace.
  • Bags larger than 45cm x 20cm x 30cm are not allowed in the Palace. Visitors can make use of luggage storage facilities at Victoria Station.

Additional information

  • Expect additional airport style security check upon arrival at the venue.
  • Visitors are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled time of visit.
  • It is recommended for visitors to wear comfortable shoes during the tour.
  • Our multimedia guides are available in English, Brazilian, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Chinese, Russian and Spanish.
  • Visitors can enter any time within the opening and last admission time on the day of their visit. Please disregard any specific time on your ticket if the system automatically assigns one to you.

The State Rooms are open 7 days a week during July and August. During September they are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

There is a timed admission system. This is the time you select when purchasing your ticket. For the best experience please arrive at the entry time printed on your ticket and not earlier.

  • Duration: 90 minutes. You must arrive 30 minutes before your planned entry time.

Regular opening times:

  • 10 July - 31 August
    • Daily: 9:30 am - 7:30 pm (last admission: 5:30 pm)
  • 1 - 28 September
    • Thursday - Monday: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm (last admission: 4:30 pm)

How to get to Buckingham Palace

  • Address: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, London, SW1A 1AA, England, United Kingdom.
  • Nearest Underground stations: Green Park (Jubilee and Victoria lines), Victoria (Victoria, District and Circle lines), St James’s Park (District and Circle lines) and Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly Line).

Frequently asked questions

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain and is provided by Golden Tours.

Upon booking you will receive via email an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email including a QR code. This must be printed and shown when visiting the attraction to exchange for your entry tickets.

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