Buckingham Palace Tours and Tickets

Q: During which months is Buckingham Palace open to the public?

Buckingham Palace is open to the public for self-guided tours from mid-July through mid-September; tours run only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. That being said, guided tours are offered from November through February, Thursdays through Mondays. Hours are typically around 9:30am to 6:30pm or 7:30pm, depending on the season. Tickets are always a must.

Q: How long does the Buckingham Palace tour take?

Guided tours of Buckingham Palace take around 90 minutes. Self-guided tours allow you to explore at your leisure—you’ll have access to 19 State Rooms, the Throne Room (where royal wedding photos are taken), the Grand Staircase, and, of course, all the fine art lining the walls, from Rembrandt to Rubens.

Q: Can you walk around Buckingham Palace for free?

No, you cannot walk around Buckingham Palace for free. However, witnessing the Changing of the Guard outside the Palace is free—it takes place at 11:30am every morning during summer and every other morning during winter. To see the palace’s interior, tickets cost £19.50 to £30 for adults, and £16.50 for children over five.

Q: Where is the entrance to the Buckingham Palace tour?

The entrance for the Buckingham Palace tour is next to the Queen’s Gallery. If you walk straight up Buckingham Palace Road, it will be on the left-hand side. If you see a long queue forming, unfortunately, that’s probably the one you need to join. Don’t worry—visitors get let in according to their ticket time.

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George_S, Apr 2026

David was awesome

David was an excellent guide. Very funny and had a great many interesting facts. Our group was small and made it great.

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bob_h, Feb 2026

Seek David as your tour guide – he is excellent

Our tour guide, David, made the experience for my wife and I exceptional. He was very knowledgeable and personable. He went out of his way to discuss things with us and give us information that was far beyond what we had expected. Thank you so much, David, for the extra effort. You are the best.

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Was suprised how much we enjoyed it. Our tour guide was Ash and he made all the difference. Great energy and really brought the history to life. Would definitely do it again!