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Royal Tour & Buckingham Palace State Rooms or Royal Mews Option

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Overview

Get an inside glimpse into centuries of history as you explore the impressive Royal Mews, the working stables of the Royal Family (to choose at time of booking) or enter the spectacular Buckingham Palace State Rooms (to choose at time of booking).

With the Royal Mews option, see the instantly recognizable Gold State Coach that generations of royalty have used for coronations and weddings throughout the centuries and witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

With the Buckingham Palace State Rooms option, head into the inner sanctuary within the walls and gates of Buckingham Palace.

With pre-reserved tickets on both options, you'll save time and the hassle of arranging this once-in-a-lifetime visit yourself.
Along the way there, you’ll make your way from parks to palaces, diving deep into the heart of royal life in the UK as your guide introduces you to the generations of kings, queens, princes, and princesses that have called this corner of London home throughout the centuries.

What's Included

  • Expertly guided walking tour of London
  • Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace State Rooms tix (if option chosen at time of booking)
  • Pre-reserved skip-the-line Royal Mews tickets (if option chosen at time of booking)
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

South Carriage Drive
London W1J 7NT, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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London SW1A 1AA
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Inside Buckingham Palace State Rooms or Royal Mews.

What To Expect

Canada Gate

Begin your royal London walking tour just outside Buckingham Palace, where your knowledgeable guide will give you and your small group a crash course in regal life.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clarence House (Pass By)

Make your way through Green Park and pause outside Clarence House, a beautiful nineteenth-century estate that the most recent generations of royals—including the current king himself—have called home.
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St. James's Palace (Pass By)

Head a little further back in time at St. James’s Palace, in use as a royal residence for more than 300 years up until the reign of Queen Victoria and a busy working palace to this day.
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The Mall (Pass By)

Next, you’ll follow the path of many a royal procession as you stroll down The Mall, the instantly recognizable route running alongside St. James’s Park. Your guide will share the stories of events commemorated in history books that used this very route, from royal weddings to coronations and Jubilee celebrations.
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Wellington Barracks (Pass By)

Stop by Wellington Barracks, home to the royal Foot Guards on duty in the area, and learn about who they are and how they protect the Royal Family.
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Changing of the Guard

If Royal Mews Option Selected -Enjoy the best vantage point of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. See the guards who have been protecting the monarch for over 400 years go through their elaborate ritual handing over their responsibilities to the next shift.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Mews

If Option Selected - For the highlight of your tour, you’ll explore the Royal Mews where you'll discover the coaches and carriages at one of the finest working stables in existence. See the Gold State Coach, used by Queen Elizabeth II to travel to Westminster Abbey on her Coronation Day in 1953. It was also featured in the Platinum Jubilee Pageant celebrating her seventy-year reign. More recently it took pride of place at the Coronation of King Charles III in 2023. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the Royal Mews at your own pace with the informative audio guide.Please note this part of the itinerary is included if you choose to enter the Royal Mews (Stables) at the time of booking.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Buckingham Palace

If Option Selected - For the highlight of your tour, head to the historic Royal State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. Only open to the public for a few months a year, this collection of ornate 19th-century salons and galleries will transport you straight to the heart of this storied institution. See the lavish White Drawing Room, Throne Room, and more magnificent spaces still used today by the Royal Family to entertain guests. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the State Rooms at your own pace with the informative audio guide.Please note this part of the itinerary is included if you choose to enter the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace at the time of booking.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, but space is limited please make sure to email our Guest Experience team.
  • Please note - The Staterooms are open from July 11 to Sept. 29 of the current fiscal year. When the Staterooms are closed you will visit the Royal Mews instead and the duration will be shorter (2.5 hrs)
  • This tour is in English.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Royal Tour & Buckingham Palace State Rooms or Royal Mews Option?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 19 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Royal Tour & Buckingham Palace State Rooms or Royal Mews Option?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Expertly guided walking tour of London.
  • Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace State Rooms tix (if option chosen at time of booking).
  • Pre-reserved skip-the-line Royal Mews tickets (if option chosen at time of booking).
  • Local English-speaking guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Royal Tour & Buckingham Palace State Rooms or Royal Mews Option is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Royal Tour & Buckingham Palace State Rooms or Royal Mews Option will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Expertly guided walking tour of London
  • Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace State Rooms tix (if option chosen at time of booking)
  • Pre-reserved skip-the-line Royal Mews tickets (if option chosen at time of booking)
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
  • We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, but space is limited please make sure to email our Guest Experience team.
  • Please note - The Staterooms are open from July 11 to Sept. 29 of the current fiscal year. When the Staterooms are closed you will visit the Royal Mews instead and the duration will be shorter (2.5 hrs)
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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