LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
Buckingham Palace
Stop 04 of 18 on Travelhour's London walking day
About Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom in London, England. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
Plan your visit
Buckingham Palace — tickets, hours & how to get there
Tickets & prices
Adult tickets from £35.00, child £19.00. State Rooms open only late July–September and select dates in winter — book weeks ahead.
Opening hours
State Rooms: 09:30–19:30 in summer season (last admission 17:15). Changing of the Guard: 10:45 daily. Changing of the Guard runs Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays outside summer.
How to get there
Green Park (Victoria, Jubilee & Piccadilly lines) or Victoria are both 8 minutes on foot. St James’s Park is 5 minutes.
Best time to visit
Arrive at The Mall by 10:15 for a Changing of the Guard viewing spot; State Room visits are best first slot at 09:30. Allow 2–2.5 hours for State Rooms, 45 minutes for Changing of the Guard.
Insider tips
- For Changing of the Guard, stand at the Victoria Memorial for the best clear view — inside the gates fills up fast.
- State Rooms are closed most of the year while the King is in residence — plan the trip around the summer opening.
- Combine with St James’s Park and Westminster Abbey in the same afternoon; all three are within a 10-minute walk.
Frequently asked
Buckingham Palace — questions travellers ask
- How much are Buckingham Palace tickets?
- Buckingham Palace tickets: adult from £35.00, child £19.00. State Rooms open only late July–September and select dates in winter — book weeks ahead.
- What are Buckingham Palace opening hours?
- Buckingham Palace is open State Rooms: 09:30–19:30 in summer season (last admission 17:15). Changing of the Guard: 10:45 daily.. Changing of the Guard runs Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays outside summer.
- How do you get to Buckingham Palace?
- Green Park (Victoria, Jubilee & Piccadilly lines) or Victoria are both 8 minutes on foot. St James’s Park is 5 minutes.
- Is Buckingham Palace worth visiting?
- Yes — Buckingham Palace is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom in London, England. For Changing of the Guard, stand at the Victoria Memorial for the best clear view — inside the gates fills up fast.
- How long do you need at Buckingham Palace?
- Allow 2–2.5 hours for State Rooms, 45 minutes for Changing of the Guard to enjoy Buckingham Palace at a comfortable pace.
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