Things to do in Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. The 19 State Rooms at the palace are regularly used by the Royal family to entertain guests on their State, ceremonial and official visits to the United Kingdom. These beautifully lavish rooms are open to the Public every summer. Choose from a variety of tours and tickets to this must-see attraction in London!
The Palace began as Buckingham House for the first Duke of Buckingham and Normanby in 1703. Later it was sold to George III and became a private retreat for Queen Charlotte. Decades later King George IV began extensive renovations which continued to grow in scope and cost. In 1837 it became the main royal residence for Queen Victoria.
Since then, the Palace has often been at the center of state occasions and royal hospitality. It also survived frequent bombings in World War II, although the palace chapel was destroyed. Today it stands a symbol of the British royalty and their unwavering dedication to UK citizens. It is a popular place to visit, both for locals and international travelers.
Be sure to visit at the right time of day so you can experience one of the most popular tourist attractions in London, the Changing of the Guards. Everyday, the guards who watch over the Buckingham Palace are "relieved" of their duties with a ceremony and replaced with a new group of soldiers.
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Buckingham Palace tickets with royal walking tour
Book now your Buckingham Palace visit and royal walking tour to immerse yourself in London's royal heritage, history and traditions.
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Buckingham Palace skip-the-line tour with Changing of the Guard
Book your Buckingham Palace skip-the-line tour with Changing of the Guard, enter and explore the stunning palace and State Rooms with an audioguide.
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The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, Style and Society
Visit The Queen's Gallery and see the Masterpieces of Buckingham Palace exhibition with masterpieces of art from the Royal Collection.
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Indulge in a 4-course gourmet lunch while taking in the iconic sights of London aboard a luxury bus-restaurant on a unique gastronomic tour. Instant booking.
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Buckingham Palace tickets with royal walking tour
Book now your Buckingham Palace visit and royal walking tour to immerse yourself in London's royal heritage, history and traditions.
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Buckingham Palace skip-the-line tour with Changing of the Guard
Book your Buckingham Palace skip-the-line tour with Changing of the Guard, enter and explore the stunning palace and State Rooms with an audioguide.
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The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, Style and Society
Visit The Queen's Gallery and see the Masterpieces of Buckingham Palace exhibition with masterpieces of art from the Royal Collection.
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Indulge in a 4-course gourmet lunch while taking in the iconic sights of London aboard a luxury bus-restaurant on a unique gastronomic tour. Instant booking.
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Queen-themed London music city game
Book tickets for this Queen-themed mystery game to help solve a music mystery. Follow clues, explore London on foot and become a Champion.
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Royal London guided tour with Changing of the Guard
Book your Royal London Tour with Changing of the Guard now to discover the history, sights and pomp and ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
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Changing of the Guard semi-private walking tour
Discover London's history and experience the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham palace on a 2-hour guided semi-private walking tour.
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Book this self-guided tour of London now to explore the city at your pace using an app with over 130 points of interest, sights and walking tours.
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March with the Guards: Changing of the Guard ceremonies and Buckingham Palace
Book your Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace tour and witness the famous changing of the guard while avoiding the crowds
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Self-guided Discovery Walk in London’s Piccadilly Circus and Whitehall
Discover fascinating stories of Piccadilly Circus and Whitehall on this flexible and self-guided local walk. Solve riddles that lead you through the city while learning about its history.
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Royal London private half-day highlights tour with entrance tickets
Book a private half-day tour to see the best sites in London, including the Crown Jewels. Experience Royal London with skip-the-line tickets to the Tower of London, take a scenic cruise and see Buckingham Palace.
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Self guided tour with interactive city game of London
Get to know London in a unique and affordable way with this self-guided tour, via the online app.
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