St. James's Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience St. James’s Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously provided by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour with Local Guide
• Ultimate 3.5 hour London Bike Tour with Royal Parks & Hidden Gems
• London Royal Parks Bike Tour including Hyde Park
• London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights
• The Ultimate London Tour: Private 6-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

St. James’s Park is free to enter as it’s a public park. Many tours incorporate brief park visits, including London bike tours priced from about US$58, city-wide sightseeing walks at US$24, and Royal Parks cycle tours from around US$54.

St. James’s Park highlights include the Blue Bridge, which commands sweeping views over the park’s lake toward Buckingham Palace. Other must-sees are the Duck Island bird sanctuary, the lake pelicans, and the Tiffany Fountain. Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, Horse Guards Parade, Admiralty Arch, and The Mall are noteworthy sights around the park perimeter.

One of the best times to visit St. James’s Park is spring, when its flowers bloom and the weather is pleasantly mild. The park is also beautiful in summer, but it can be crowded. Weekday mornings are typically the quietest time year-round.

Yes, St. James’s Park is great for children. Stroll the lakeside with little ones to watch the birdlife, and see the famous pelicans being fed: feeding is typically from around 2:30 daily. Afterwards, visit the playground at the park’s southwestern corner, where kids can play within view of Buckingham Palace.

Yes, St. James’s Park is accessible, with mostly level, wheelchair-friendly pathways and ample bench seating. Disabled-accessible restrooms are located throughout the grounds, including near St. James’s Café and park entrances. There is no on-site parking, but disabled-accessible spaces can be found in nearby Hyde Park, local streets, and parking garages.