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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 … See more

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Sep 8, 2024
Having lost our dear Queen in 2022, my visit was a must to, if nothing else, pay my respects. The tour is very well set out and despite having to queue up the steet gaining entrance is easy. Followin… Full review by Phil G
Sep 8, 2024
Finally got a ticket for a general tour, security is tight, which is reassuring. No taking photos or videos inside, only outside when you have finished the tour. You are issued with headsets and comm… Full review by Themasterfixer
Sep 7, 2024
Must admit, it wouldn't have been my choice to spend my 55th wedding anniversary wandering through the trappings of privilege and wealth. However, I found the tour fascinating and the staff so friend… Full review by Bobfalconer
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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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Check what time the palace closes, the audio tour a good hour plus, and if you are especially interested in the art, it will be a lot longer. Also the cafe and shop can only be accessed at …
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Check what time the palace closes, the audio tour a good hour plus, and if you are especially interested in the art, it will be a lot longer. Also the cafe and shop can only be accessed at the end of the tour so you may miss those as well if you opt for a late start time.
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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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I think it is a separate booking. But best to check with them directly.
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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 don't believe so. I might be totally wrong, but I don't believe anyone is allowed in the gardens "unsupervised" as it were. Happy to be proven wrong if anyone knows different.
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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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Tickets sell out very quickly & months in advance. Keep checking the website.
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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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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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