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The UK in 15 Palace Bookings, and When the State Rooms Open

46 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Most British state rooms open for a few months a year and shut when the household returns. These 15 cover London, Windsor, Edinburgh and Blenheim, with opening seasons, prices and the timed entries.

Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket - Getting to the correct entrance at Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

1.Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,395 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $44Our pick

Enter Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms on a timed ticket and explore at your own pace with a multimedia guide in nine languages. See rooms used for royal ceremonies, paintings by Rembrandt and Rubens, Canova sculptures, Sèvres porcelain, and fine furniture. Finish in the palace garden area, with time for the café and gift shop.

“Beautiful palace with many people to direct you in the right direction!”

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Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket - The State Apartments and royal ceremony
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Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket

2.Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,153 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Visit Holyroodhouse at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with a self-guided multimedia tour. See the State Apartments, Throne Room, Great Gallery, Mary Queen of Scots’ chambers, Holyrood Abbey ruins, and palace gardens. The guide comes in 10 languages, including Scots Gaelic, and you can finish with food or tea at the palace café.

“Fabulous! The entrance was easy to locate, it wasn't crowded when I went, staff were super helpful and the Palace is gorgeous! The self-guided tour is a must, the devices are very easy to use and the entire tour was easy to follow/understand. So happy I decided to go.”

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London: Kensington Palace Sightseeing Entrance Tickets - Entering the State Apartments and meeting the Stuart royals
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London: Kensington Palace Sightseeing Entrance Tickets

3.Kensington Palace Sightseeing Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,172 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Enter Kensington Palace with a self-guided audio tour covering the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments, William Kent’s Grand Staircase, Stuart royal stories, and historic dress. Allow 90 minutes at minimum, though you can stay longer. From March 26 to November 8, 2026, admission also includes The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition.

“I love castles and palaces in general, so I loved the visit here. I took an audio guide, which was very informative. Plan about 1.5 - 2 hours for your visit.”

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London: Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience - Starting at Green Park and walking toward the palace
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London: Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

4.Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,971 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Join an English or French guide for a two-hour walk from Santander Bank near Green Park Station to Westminster. See St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, Lancaster House, Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, and Westminster Abbey, then watch the mounted Horse Guards ceremony or the Foot Guards Changing of the Guard on select days. Guides include Chris, Joanne, Angie, Jude, and Tim.

“Our wonderful tour guide Joanne was excellent, very knowledgeable and a wonderful sense of humour. If we didn’t do this tour we wouldn’t have seen as much as we did. Highly recommend this tour”

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London: The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace - Finding the Goddess Diana fountain at Green Park
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London: The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace

5.The Changing of the Guard Tour and Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,426 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Join an English-speaking guide such as John, Peter, Alan or Harry for a two-hour walk through royal and political London. You’ll see Buckingham Palace, follow the guards through changing positions, cross St James’ Park, and finish near Trafalgar Square. The tour stays outside the attractions and focuses on timing, stories and good viewing spots.

“Pete was very informative we learnt so much would definitely recommend it”

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London: Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour - What You Actually See During the Ceremony
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London: Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour

6.Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,221 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $97

Meet at the Duke of York Column, learn how royal ceremony works, and follow your guide to strong viewing spots for the Changing of the Guard. Then enter Buckingham Palace for its State Rooms, Sèvres porcelain, grand furniture, and official audio commentary. Guides may include Aaron, Sophie, Joseph, or Katerina, though the guard ceremony can change or be canceled.

“Natalie was an excellent tour guide. Told us lots of details and showed us the best spots for pics. This is a much recommended tour. We totally loved it!!”

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Buckingham Palace: The Royal Mews Entrance Ticket - Entering on Buckingham Palace Road
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Buckingham Palace: The Royal Mews Entrance Ticket

7.Buckingham Palace: The Royal Mews Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,759 reviews · from $22

Visit the working Royal Mews on Buckingham Palace Road and see the Gold State Coach, Diamond Jubilee State Coach, royal horses, and historic carriages. Your ticket includes a multimedia tour in nine languages. This is the Mews only, not the full Buckingham Palace interior, and a typical visit takes about one to two hours.

“Very fun! Super informative and tour guide was very friendly”

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Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour - Walking through St James’s Park
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Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour

8.Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,720 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Walk from the Duke of York Column through St James’s Park with an English-speaking guide, watch a royal guard ceremony when scheduled, then enter Buckingham Palace for a self-guided audio tour. Guides such as Louise, Aaron, Carla, and Marilyn add history and humor, but the palace visit is independent.

“There’s a lot of walking. The walk through the gardens will take you about an hour. The tour through the Palace takes about 45 minutes. Then you exit at the back of the Palace and it’s about a 20 minute walk back to the front of the Palace. No pictures inside the Palace!”

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London: Changing of the Guard Tour by Buckingham Palace - Meeting at the Duke of York Monument
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London: Changing of the Guard Tour by Buckingham Palace

9.Changing of the Guard Tour by Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,655 reviews · 90 minutes - 4 hours · from $18Best value

Follow an English-speaking guide from the Duke of York Monument to Buckingham Palace for a 75-minute walk through the Changing of the Guard. Headsets keep the commentary clear as you move between viewing points. Guides such as Louise, Natalie, Ian, and Aaron add history, humor, and practical timing tips. Optional Royal Mews or King’s Gallery tickets extend the visit.

“Great tour just couldn’t understand what she was saying at times because of her accent. But she explained a lot to us.”

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London's Palaces & Parliament Tour (See Over 20+ London Top Sights) - Starting at Buckingham Palace and St James’s
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London’s Palaces & Parliament Tour (See Over 20+ London Top Sights)

10.London’s Palaces & Parliament Tour (See Over 20+ London Top Sights)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,609 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

This three-hour Westminster walking tour starts near The Ritz and ends at Westminster Station. Guides such as Ash, Mark, Tanya, Christopher, and Nicola lead you past Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Parliament, Big Ben, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye. The 10 AM option includes the Changing of the Guard on select days, though military schedules can change.

“It was just ok, saw all the major sites, but I would have liked more history and tidbits about English society and traditions. Our tour guide's jokes got old.”

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Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London - Blenheim Palace and Churchill’s birthplace
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Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

11.Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,139 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel from Victoria to Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, and Bampton, the filming village for Downton Abbey. You’ll ride a Wi-Fi-equipped coach, use an audio headset, and hear local stories from guides such as Kevin, Simon, Angela, or James. Palace entry depends on the option you book.

“Well planned, great info from our guide, James, and great driving from Michael Angelo. Very enjoyable day at a reasonable price.”

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London: Buckingham Palace Entry Ticket & Royal Walking Tour - Starting at the Duke of York Column
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London: Buckingham Palace Entry Ticket & Royal Walking Tour

12.Buckingham Palace Entry Ticket & Royal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,010 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $93

Meet at the Duke of York Column for an English guided walk past the Mall, St. James’s Park, St. James’s Palace, and Clarence House. Then enter Buckingham Palace with a pre-booked ticket, use the official audio guide, and explore the State Apartments and garden. Guides such as Natalie, Lee, Aaron, and Michael are praised for lively stories and humor.

“Great tour - our group was large, so they split it into two smaller groups, which I very much appreciated, making it easy to see and hear everything. Wonderful tour! Thank you!”

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London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour - Buckingham Palace and the royal opening
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London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour

13.Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 949 reviews · 5 hours · from $91

Spend five hours exploring central London on foot with an English-speaking guide such as Ash, Will, Chris, or Brandon. See Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Horse Guards Parade, Downing Street, Big Ben, Parliament Square, and Westminster Abbey. The 10am tour on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday may include the Changing of the Guard.

“Enjoyed this tour! Ashely was fun and full of information and made this experience very interesting. Definitely I recommended it.”

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Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace - The headset makes the history easier to follow
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Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace

14.Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 941 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Duke of York Column for a 90-minute walk through St. James’s. Follow the guards, horses, and pageantry from several viewing spots before finishing at Buckingham Palace. Guides such as Paul, Louise, David, and Natalie add royal history, humor, and useful London tips. Upgrades may include the Royal Mews and King’s Gallery.

“This was a perfect experience to see the changing of the guards! We had our adult children in their 20’s and they loved it too. Nathalie was awesome!! She had great information on the facts and also added in interesting stories to bring it all to life. This tour takes you to multiple locations to see the guards and the buildings and that made it really great too! We travel alot and do a lot of tours and we would highly recommend this one!!”

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From Edinburgh: Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Day Trip - Tuilyies Standing Stones and the first Outlander connection
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From Edinburgh: Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Day Trip

15.Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 937 reviews · 9 hours · from $83

Spend nine hours tracing Outlander locations with a Timberbush guide such as Paul Santa, Adam, Shafiq, or Linda. See Claire’s herb garden in Culross, Fort William at Blackness Castle, and Lallybroch at Midhope Castle. The tour also brings Scottish history, Jacobite stories, comfortable transport, and time for photos, though attraction fees are extra.

“We had a great time with our guide Marty. I really enjoyed the trip!”

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