Good to know
- Tickets
- Prices are listed on the official website.
- Time needed
- One to two hours for the exterior and ceremony.
- Best time
- Summer months when the State Rooms are open.
- Getting there
- St James's Park or Victoria underground stations are nearby.
Itineraries with Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is on day 1
Buckingham Palace is on day 1
Buckingham Palace is on day 1
Buckingham Palace is on day 1
Buckingham Palace is on day 1
Buckingham Palace is on day 1
Buckingham Palace is on day 1
Buckingham Palace is on day 1
Day 1 of London: Weekend Escape
Westminster
How Buckingham Palace fits into a day.- 9:30Westminster AbbeyWestminster
- 12:00Churchill War RoomsWhitehall
- 14:30St James's ParkSt James's
- 15:30Buckingham PalaceSt James's
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Buckingham Palace questions
When does the Changing of the Guard take place?
The ceremony occurs at set times most days. Exact dates appear on the palace website.
Can visitors enter Buckingham Palace?
The State Rooms open for tours during summer months. The rest of the year only the exterior is accessible.
How long does a visit to Buckingham Palace take?
Most people spend one to two hours outside. Tours of the interior require additional time.
