About this tour
Walk Westminster's grandest landmarks with a local guide, then step inside Buckingham Palace during its summer opening. This 5-hour experience starts in Green Park, taking you past Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament and the London Eye before entering the royal residence itself. Explore 19 state rooms decorated with masterworks from the Royal Collection, wander the palace gardens, and see the Queen Victoria exhibition. Available mid-July to late September only.
Highlights
- Walk past Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square
- Witness Changing of the Guard (10am tours, summer months)
- Enter 19 state rooms with art and royal furnishings
- Access private palace gardens and grounds
- View Queen Victoria's Palace exhibition
- Multi-language audio guide included
- Small group with knowledgeable local guide
What to expect
Your guide meets you in Green Park and leads a 3-hour walking tour through Westminster's political and historical heart. You'll see the buildings where Britain's government operates and where royalty has been celebrated for centuries. The pace is steady but manageable. After the walk, you move into Buckingham Palace itself. Armed with an audio guide, you navigate independently through the state rooms—vast, formally decorated spaces hung with paintings and furnished with pieces from centuries of royal collecting. The gardens offer breathing room and perspective on the palace's scale. Expect crowds during peak summer season, and allow time to queue at entry.
Good to know
Book well ahead; the palace closes from October to mid-July. Bring water and snacks—no food vendors inside. Wear comfortable shoes for 3 hours of walking. Wheelchair accessible throughout. Public transport is nearby; your hotel transport is not included.
Frequently asked
- How long does Enter Buckingham Palace & See The Main Westminster Sights Tour take?
- Enter Buckingham Palace & See The Main Westminster Sights Tour runs for approximately 5 hours.
- How much does Enter Buckingham Palace & See The Main Westminster Sights Tour cost?
- Prices start from GBP $75 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Enter Buckingham Palace & See The Main Westminster Sights Tour run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Enter Buckingham Palace & See The Main Westminster Sights Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.