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Skip the lines and step into Buckingham Palace’s rarely opened State Rooms, then continue on a guided walking tour through the heart of royal London. Expect ornate interiors, historic processional routes, and practical tips for a 3‑hour urban history walk.
Skip the lines and step into Buckingham Palace’s rarely opened State Rooms, then continue on a guided walking tour through the heart of royal London. Expect ornate interiors, historic processional routes, and practical tips for a 3‑hour urban history walk.
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Operated by Walks - UK · London, England
Stand outside the palace gates and the city seems to bend toward ceremony: The Mall's plane trees shade a steady flow of visitors while guards in red tunics keep an immovable rhythm. Step through security and the tone changes—parquet floors, glittering chandeliers, and the hush of rooms that still host state dinners. This tour puts you inside those rare summer openings of the State Rooms and traces royal London on foot.
moderate.
3 hours.
Suitable for people who can walk at a steady pace for up to three hours with short standing periods; minimal elevation.
The State Rooms are open for a limited season in summer (typically mid‑July to late September); check the tour dates for the current year.
Yes — the tour and State Rooms accommodate wheelchairs with accessible routes, but space is limited so notify the operator in advance.
Yes — this tour includes pre‑reserved skip‑the‑line tickets to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms and the guided walking portion of the tour.
Photography is restricted inside the State Rooms; you can take photos in the palace exterior areas and surrounding parks but must follow staff instructions indoors.
Buckingham Palace became the monarch’s official London residence in 1837; many State Rooms were redecorated in the 19th century to host diplomatic and ceremonial functions.
High visitor numbers require careful preservation—stay on marked paths, avoid touching interiors, and use public transit to reduce the area’s footprint.
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