Buckingham Palace London United Kingdom

Buckingham Palace

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Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the focus of national and royal celebrations as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the …

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Nov 8, 2024
Paid 100 pounds a person for an intimate view of Buckingham Palace and it was in fact intimate but our guide was so bad I had to leave. First , I could barely understand her. She had a thick accent… Full review by nct1
Oct 31, 2024
No matter what time you reach, you'll always find crowd thronging at the ornate black & gold gates of the palace. The crowd gathering is maximum to witness the change of guards ceremony. The palace i… Full review by arpitam
Oct 30, 2024
We booked this very early on, as soon as bookings were open, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The group was small and the guides - there were 3 in total - were really interesting, funny and informative. … Full review by LisaMC1967
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The grand and stately Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence of the British monarch since 1837. Although the origins of t…
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This majestic palace is the official residence of British monarchs and is usually recognized as a symbol of UK's monarchy. Originally built as …
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If Buckingham Palace were open year-round, it would undoubtedly rank as the most frequented tourist attraction in Britain. However, it welco…
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hello! I need to reserve my entry to Buckingham Palace. My options are Sunday at 3:30 pm or Monday at 4 pm. What …
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hello! I need to reserve my entry to Buckingham Palace. My options are Sunday at 3:30 pm or Monday at 4 pm. What do you think is the best option?
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As schools are currently on holiday, I would say there wouldn't be much difference between the two.
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If I purchase a visit to the State rooms, does this include the gardens or is that a separate booking?
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At the end of the State Rooms viewing you end up at the back of the palace, where there is a cafe. You can then get down to the garden level where there are toilets and a shop. You can …
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At the end of the State Rooms viewing you end up at the back of the palace, where there is a cafe. You can then get down to the garden level where there are toilets and a shop. You can walk round the garden to a rear exit, but the path is roped off, so you can't wander about.
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Hi. If I purchase one of the options eg State Rooms that includes the "Palace Grounds" does this include the …
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Hi. If I purchase one of the options eg State Rooms that includes the "Palace Grounds" does this include the gardens? I would like to visit the gardens without a guided tour
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I do not believe that you could. From memory everyone had to be accompanied when entering the Gardens area. But to be sure - perhaps contact their Office.
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Hi community! I want to visit the buckingham palace in June 14th but the tickets are already sold! Does anyone know …
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Hi community! I want to visit the buckingham palace in June 14th but the tickets are already sold! Does anyone know of they add new tickets at certain point (for example, on mondays at 8hs or something like that)...? How much time will it take to buy the ticket on the same date of the visit? should I be very early to get one of those? Thanks!!
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It’s best to buy in Advance, there is always a line of people who already have tickets when I have arrived in the past
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Can one tour the royal gardens without a guide?
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I’m afraid not all Royal Garden tours must have a guide and last around 45 minutes.
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Tips

Eating and Drinking is not allowed on the premises other than at their Cafe
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Airport style security checks take place so do not take any sharp instruments with you when visiting
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The Royal Mews and the Queen's Gallery are other popular features of this royal residence that are also open to visitors
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Parts of it can be seen by the public in the course of a palace tour in August and September
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Mobile Phones must also be switched off inside
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The Change of Guard Ceremony takes place only on certain days. It takes place on alternate days usually, kindly confirm
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Make sure to get there early, as many previous visitors say the area gets crowded very quickly
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The alternative to walking is the National Rail/ Underground and Buses
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Experience Buckingham Palace by witnessing the storied Changing of the Guard
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There are no public restrooms available until you reach the garden
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You arrive in the gorgeous Trafalgar Square, one of my most favourite places in London, to get a coffee
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Highlights include the State Rooms where the Queen and members of the Royal Family host guests for official affairs
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The members of the guard are accompanied by a band, which makes the ceremony entertaining with a variety of music
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Never forget to pen down all the emergency contact numbers of police stations, fire brigade, and ambulance to have a safe trip
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Don't miss the changing of the guard at 11.30 on the dot
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To buy tickets for buckingham palace, check the buckingham palace ticket prices from the tickets & tours section
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The art-deco elegance and expansive gardens of the eltham palace are also recommended for palace connoisseurs
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Opening times are subject to alteration at short notice so it's worth phoning before your visit
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On selected days, some of the state rooms can be visited that are used for official and state ceremonies
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Note that while taking photographs is prohibited in the state rooms, you can use your camera in the garden
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Until 29 september 2019, visitors can enjoy the 19 magnificent state rooms
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A portion of the palace is open to the public
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Get there early for the best view
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When the palace is open during august and september
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Find out whether the buckingham palace has halal food and prayer places
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Do not miss this historic place
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