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15 Best London Royal Tours

The royal tours travelers actually book: Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms in their summer window, Kensington year-round and the Changing of the Guard from spots that see anything.

1.Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

Explore Buckingham Palace's stunning State Rooms with a multimedia tour, treasures from the Royal Collection, and views of the palace gardens—an authentic royal experience for history lovers and architecture fans alike.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Just being in the Buckingham Palace was amazing. The visit to the state rooms was phenomenal.”

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2.London: Kensington Palace Sightseeing Entrance Tickets

Discover Kensington Palace in London with this self-guided ticket, including stunning state apartments, exhibitions, and audio guides. Perfect for royal enthusiasts.

★ 4.5

“Aimed at anyone interested in British royal history. The various tours provide a nice insight into the lives of various royals. The employees are courteous and very friendly. The entire visit is very well organized.”

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3.London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour

Discover London’s iconic sights with a guided tour inside Westminster Abbey, see Big Ben, and walk to Buckingham Palace—all in four hours of engaging storytelling.

★ 4.8

“Paul was an excellent guide. We throughly enjoyed his charismatic personality and we found him very engaging. The tour route was fabulous and we heard great insights into all of the points of interest on the tour. A perfect ending was a very magical evensong…”

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5.Best of London Tour inc Tower of London and Changing of the Guard

Explore London's top landmarks in one day with this full-day tour, including the Tower, Westminster Abbey, Thames cruise, and optional London Eye or cream tea.

★ 4.5

“A full day of interesting and mind blowing history! Fantastic guide with great humour through the day. He never missed a beat to enjoy the entire itinerary highly recommend Peter!”

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6.London: Changing of The Guard Tour

Discover London's iconic Changing of the Guard with this engaging small-group tour. Learn the history, see the ceremony, and enjoy expert insights for a memorable experience.

★ 4.8

“It was like getting front seats (we were standing of course). We had clear line of sight when the guards were moving in or out of the palace. Nathan, was a wonderful guide and during the 2-hour walk, he guided us through historical stories as…”

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7.London: Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour

Explore London's iconic sights with a guided walk covering Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the Changing of the Guard, all in 2 hours.

★ 4.5

“John was a fantastic tour guide - he was very engaging and we learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed the two hour experience. He was especially brilliant with my young daughter who is just 6.”

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8.Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

Discover the Changing of the Guard in London with this guided walking tour. Enjoy close-up views, expert guides, and authentic sights for a memorable experience.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely amazing experience! I cannot imagine trying to figure out the changing of the guard without this tour! Had us in all the right places at the right times!”

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9.Buckingham Palace: The Royal Mews Entrance Ticket

Explore Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews with tickets for the working stables, stunning carriages, and royal horses. A fascinating glimpse behind the scenes.

★ 4.3

“This was a really educational visit. The coaches are beautiful and you don’t appreciate the beauty of them seeing them on TV. Would highly recommend this visit.”

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10.Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour

Discover London's Buckingham Palace, explore the State Rooms, and witness the Changing of the Guard with this guided tour packed with historical insights and royal splendor.

★ 4.0

“We really enjoyed this tour. Joseph was so dynamic and entertaining as he told us about London history. After watching the changing of the horse guard, he walked us over to Buckingham Palace. That part of the tour is self guided but well worth it!!”

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11.London: Changing of the Guard Tour by Buckingham Palace

Discover London’s iconic Changing of the Guard with this guided walking tour. Enjoy expert insights, prime views, and avoid crowded spots for a memorable experience.

★ 4.2

“Highly recommend this tour! Our guide Katie was very knowledgeable and presented the information in depth. She was very entertaining”

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12.Guided Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

Explore London’s top sights—Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace—with a guided tour. Skip lines, hear expert stories, and enjoy authentic experiences for around $111.

★ 4.5

“The tour primarily focused on the Abby with minimal Big Ben and more discussion on the palace but due to the rainy season this was ok!”

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13.London: 1-Hour Guided Tour of the Royal Albert Hall

Discover the Royal Albert Hall on a 1-hour guided tour. Explore iconic performances, lavish interiors, and backstage stories in London's historic venue.

★ 4.8

“I loved the guide, he was enthusiastic, entertaining and polite. He gave us all the information we needed to get a rounded understanding of the Hall and its history. Very worth doing”

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14.London: Buckingham Palace Entry Ticket & Royal Walking Tour

Discover London's royal side with this guided walking tour and skip-the-line access to Buckingham Palace’s State Apartments, combining history, scenery, and insider stories.

★ 4.5

“Michael was absolutely amazing! He was very knowledgable and funny. Honestly wish we could have been able to have the full tour by him. The audio tour of the palace itself was truthfully underwhelming. Michael made the tour enjoyable. Five stars for Michael alone. Fantastic!”

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More London Royal Tours

4.5Changing of the Guard Guided Tour at Buckingham Palace1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$19.34 4.5The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea2 hours (approx.)$158.11 5.0Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London2 hours (approx.)$19.42 5.0Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London2 to 3 hours (approx.)$44.38 4.3From London: Royal Windsor Afternoon Tour5.5 hours$93 5.0Changing of the Guard Walking Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$26.35 3.5Kensington Palace Entrance Ticket3 hours (approx.)$28.31 5.0Highlights of Royal London Bike Tour including Hyde Park3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$58.25 5.0London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour2.5 hours$39 5.0London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)5 hours (approx.)$135.87 5.0Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Guided Tour of London4 hours (approx.)$113.68 4.5London: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour2 hours$26 3.8London: Buckingham Palace The King’s Gallery Entrance Ticket 4.0Royal Observatory Greenwich & Prime Meridian Entry Ticket London2 hours (approx.)$33.90 4.6London: Buckingham, Big Ben & Westminster Abbey Tour3 - 7 hours$85 4.6London: Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea & Guided Walk2 - 4 hours$151 4.5Royal Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$24.95 4.5London: Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass6 hours$40 4.5London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Changing of the Guards Tour3 hours (approx.)$86.45 4.5Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & British Royalty Guided Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$95.29 4.3From London: Windsor Castle Royal Afternoon Sightseeing Tour330 minutes - 6 hours$93 4.5Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace, Buckingham Palace2 hours (approx.)$114.38 4.5Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience$151 4.5The Royal Albert Hall Tour1 hour (approx.)$27.73