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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local English-speaking guide
✔ 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
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Canada Gate, South Carriage Drive (Taxis will not be allowed to drop guests at the meeting point).
Itinerary
1
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Clarence House
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.
3
St. James's Palace
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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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.
5
Wellington Barracks
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.
6
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
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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.
Duration: 1.5 hours
8
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.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• 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.
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION - THE STATEROOMS ARE ONLY OPEN FROM JUL 11TH TO SEPTEMBER 29TH 2025. WHEN THE STATEROOMS ARE CLOSED THIS TOUR WILL BE VISITING THE ROYAL MEWS AND WILL RUN AT A SHORTER TOUR TIME OF 2.5HRS
• This tour is in English.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
