Royal Albert Hall Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Royal Albert Hall. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• The Ultimate 6-Hour Private Tour of London in an Iconic Black Cab

• Notting Hill Walking Tour with Cream Tea

• The London Landmarks. 3.5-Hour Morning Tour

• Private London Highlights Tour in a Black Cab: 2, 4, or 6 Hours

• The London Landmarks, 3.5-Hour Afternoon Tour

Official Royal Albert Hall tour tickets start at £12 for children aged 5–16 and £20 for adults. Concessions (over-60s and students) cost £18. If you want to combine your visit with a little refreshment, a tour, coffee, and pastry package is available for £26.75 per person. Children under 5 visit for free.

Yes, the Royal Albert Hall is worth visiting. This London landmark has hosted everyone from Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran, to Albert Einstein and the BBC Proms. A guided tour gets you into the auditorium and behind the scenes of 150 years of history, while many London sightseeing tours include a stop to marvel at the venue's distinctive red-brick and terracotta facade. 

Per one customer who booked the Private London Highlights Tour in a Black Cab: 2, 4, or 6 Hours, "First-class tour! From the time we booked the tour until our driver, John, picked us up, communication about our trip was excellent. John was on time, kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about the historical landmarks and made sure we were able to experience the ceremonies and best aspects of the city. Highly recommend this tour and John, our guide."

The Royal Albert Hall made its public debut in 1891. Queen Victoria spearheaded the project, which was named in tribute to her beloved late husband, Prince Albert. Although the performance venue was initially known for its poor acoustics, it was later renovated to address that complaint.

The Royal Albert Hall is in South Kensington, London, just south of Kensington Gardens. It is adjacent to the Royal College of Music and near the Albert Memorial, another memorial spearheaded by Queen Victoria in honor of her late husband (a statue of Queen Victoria stands nearby).

The Royal Albert Hall is home to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which hosts a regular series of concerts and events. It’s also known for hosting the landmark BBC Proms series of concerts and events throughout the summer season. Beyond these ongoing commitments, the venue holds other concerts, ballets, and special events.

The Royal Albert Hall offers coliseum-style seating across five different levels. Thanks to its circular design, it holds a number of events “in the round.” The layout is sometimes adapted depending on the events held. A selection of boxes is available, while the upper Gallery hosts standing room and unreserved seating.

Yes, the Royal Albert Hall offers several tours. As one of London’s most storied performance venues, it’s a tourist attraction and architectural highlight in its own right. There is a general Royal Albert Hall tour, a Behind the Scenes tour, and special-interest tours, which can be booked with the venue directly.

There are several transportation options for the Royal Albert Hall. To get there via public transportation, take the Circle, District, or Piccadilly line to South Kensington station; it’s roughly 10 minutes away on foot. A number of bus routes, taxis, and rideshare services also serve the area.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Royal Albert Hall. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in London:

• Buckingham Palace

• Tower of London

• Westminster Abbey

• London Eye

• Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in London.