Buckingham Palace State Rooms Tickets

Ello, guvna! Quintessentially British, Buckingham Palace is the official residence of His Majesty the King. Still, the storied site opens its doors to thousands of visitors who tour a handful of the palace’s State Rooms and lush grounds each summer.

Buckingham Palace has hosted President Obama in the ballroom on his 2011 visit, countless debutante balls as young women enter society, and Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Garden Parties for al fresco affairs. Now it’s time for you to get the chance to explore the palace and get a sense of royal life.

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Buckingham Palace is the royal residence, but come summertime, the famed home welcomes guests for hour-long tours. Expect to see some of the palace’s most famous rooms, learn about its 320-year history, and snap a photo in the garden at the end of your visit

• Walk through the palace’s most famous suites. Explore the White Drawing Room — perhaps the most beautiful of all the State Rooms with its spectacular crystal chandelier — along with the Music Room, where guests are presented on the occasion of a State Visit, and the Throne Room, which was the setting for the formal photographs following the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales.
• Get a look at some world-class finery. The State Rooms visitors can explore paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Van Dyck, sculptures by Canova, exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain, and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
• Explore the largest private garden in London. Following a visit, the Palace's Garden Café offers the perfect location to enjoy a selection of light refreshments while taking in panoramic views of the lake across the lawn before visiting the Garden Shop.