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Buckingham Palace

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    Matt T.
    "Visit to the state rooms was well worth the entrance fee."(20 Tips)
    Catherine B.
    "Beautiful gardens, lots of photo opportunities."(20 Tips)
    خورخ دانيال م.
    "Gorgeous view at night but smaller than I imagined."(25 Tips)
    Jen K.
    "Take a walking tour with a guide, who can best explain everything."(24 Tips)
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  • Nathalia L.heart icon on user image
    Nathalia LimaSeptember 30, 2016
    Skip the irrelevant change of the guards and go straight to visit inside the palace. Stunning! The last visit is 16h15, its not full and you can see the sunset in the coffee at the palace garden.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • George X.heart icon on user image
    George XAugust 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    No1 palace to visit. End July till early September open to public-20£. They open the state rooms & u can see what's happening inside.Free audio tour. Amazing rooms, paintings, stairs etc. Recommended!
    Upvoted 6 days ago
  • Eric D.heart icon on user image
    Eric DallemagneApril 8, 2017
    One of the world's most famous addresses, #Buckingham #Palace is the official London residence of the #Queen of #England and an item on many lists of #London must-sees.
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenDecember 24, 2018
    The palace is just gorgeous. If you're here to see the horse guard parade, make sure you check the calendar the day you're planning to go. Find yourself a prime spot by getting there by 10!
  • Matt T.heart icon on user image
    Matt Ta-MinAugust 20, 2015
    Visit to the state rooms was well worth the entrance fee. Quite crowded but that's to be expected for such an amazing and historic site. Audio guide is free and pretty good.
  • Bea M.heart icon on user image
    Bea Matti July 30, 2015
    If it's your first time in London, go for it!
  • Deema_Fahadheart icon on user image
    Deema_FahadOctober 5, 2018
    State Rooms is a must if u are interested in art /interior/ history/Royal Family .. it’s worth it ❤️ I love everything .. beautiful art collections..there is a cafe in the garden ❤️( end of the tour )
  • Carlos D.heart icon on user image
    Carlos DuarteMarch 18, 2018
    It was exciting to see the exchange of guards, a traditional moment of English culture, symbolic. The castle and surroundings are eye-popping, the Green Park (next door) is beautiful.
  • Meshi D.
    Meshi DavisAugust 30, 2014
    19 Staterooms. Yes I dressed up to enter her Palace. Each room tells a story of the lives of those before us and of those who are living especially HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Highly recommended. Aug-Sept
  • Mada
    MadaJuly 25, 2023
    Tickets sell out fast and the Palace only opens a few months around summer. Its around 13 rooms to walk through and a couple of the rooms have important art pieces by Canaletto and other artists.
  • Filmsquare
    FilmsquareJune 29, 2013
    On his way to receive his knighthood at Buckingham Palace, Gustav Graves parachutes in to meet press at the gate in a publicity stunt in Die Another Day (2002). James Bond is in the crowd looking on. Read more
  • DoubleTree by Hilton
    Head to the high-end fashion emporia of Sloane Street and the elegant streets of Belgravia. If you're lucky, you can run into some celebrities. La Poule au Pot on Mozart Square is a great place to eat
  • Augustus Collection
    Augustus CollectionFebruary 23, 2014
    From July to October, a visit to Buckingham Palace is a must. Visit up to nineteen different rooms inside Buckingham Palace as they are open to the public. Read more
  • Time Out London
    Time Out LondonFebruary 23, 2012
    As the home of the Queen, the palace is usually closed to visitors, but you can view the interior for a brief period each summer while the Windsors are away on their holidays. Read more
  • Nick M.
    Nick MosesJune 16, 2013
    A lovely symbol of the United Kingdom's cultural backwardness. While other countries fought tooth and nail to end feudalism, the UK embraces its history of class oppression.
  • DHR.com
    DHR.comSeptember 29, 2011
    Don't miss the official residence of the queen. Remember that this is only open for tourists during summer. Even if can't go inside, but the view of the gardens from the outside is already enough.
  • Diana P.
    Diana PJuly 1, 2013
    Head to the high-end fashion emporia of Sloane Street and the elegant streets of Belgravia. You might even run into some celebrities. La Poule au Pot on Mozart Square is a great place to eat.
  • Stealth M.heart icon on user image
    Stealth MooseMarch 4, 2016
    Very surreal experience once inside the palace. Lots of pomp and everything beautifully decorated and magnificent. Fantastic experience.
  • Rachelheart icon on user image
    RachelOctober 18, 2015
    Always love this place, visited a few times. ☺️ Be there as early before 11am to see the changing of guards, grab a good spot for photos, especially the blooming flowers during spring! 🌻🌷🌼
  • Will B.
    Will BelfordSeptember 18, 2013
    Lovely palace. Didn't manage to get a ticket and get to see how it looks like in the inside. It was fully-booked for 2 days, so make sure to get your tickets early, visit it and see its beauty.
  • Tyler T.
    Tyler TannerSeptember 26, 2014
    The tour was well worth it. I saw paintings only seen in history books. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Bring a good pair of shoes, eat a big meal beforehand, carve out some time and GO!
  • Lee H.
    Lee HartJuly 16, 2018
    Home to the Queen of England, an elegant building steeped in history. well worth a visit if you love the Royals and are curious about how they live.
  • Joel Angus K.
    Joel Angus KingSeptember 23, 2010
    u must do a tour of Buckingham Palace state rooms, gallery, gardens a royal mews!! it's such a surreal feeling quiet emotional as you are walking on and learning about UK monarchy history!! Brilliant
  • Sunil S.heart icon on user image
    Sunil SoniAugust 29, 2015
    If you go on a day when they are changing the guard, get there early as it gets really busy. I personally think the best place is by the statue in the middle
  • Eddi C.heart icon on user image
    Eddi CoAugust 27, 2017
    well maintained garden with beautiful red geraniums in front of the palace. lovely to see the palace in summer😍
  • Kira R.heart icon on user image
    Kira RochaJuly 30, 2017
    Go see the changing of guards in the morning. Gets really crowded so get your spot earlier. You might be lucky to see the Queen right after leaving the palace
  • New York Habitat
    New York HabitatOctober 11, 2011
    Buckingham Palace is well worth the guided tour. Also, don’t miss the changing of the guard which takes place daily at 11:30AM. Get there early to ensure you have a good view.
  • Hector B.heart icon on user image
    Hector BarocioMarch 16, 2015
    You can see the guard coming in at the left gate.. but you won't be able to see the complete change, because you'll be far from the center gate. But is a good place if you got in late..
  • Hams S.heart icon on user image
    Hams SoloSeptember 11, 2015
    I'm a royalist again. Easily one of the top 10 most iconic place in the world. i'd give my eye teeth, for a 24hour pass to the place.
  • Danny
    DannyNovember 15, 2014
    Cool place to see once. Very packed. The guards came in from the left side if you're facing the palace. Good to know so you can get a better view.
  • Julie H.
    Julie HamiltonJuly 24, 2022
    Tours of the state rooms only open July through October and must be booked in advance. No photos inside but well worth a visit!
  • Gordon P.heart icon on user image
    Gordon PayneSeptember 17, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    A big house with lots of people taking pictures outside, nice parks nearby and some people get invited in for occasional garden parties
  • The Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
    Buckingham Palace is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. The State Rooms are used by The Queen and Member of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests. Read more
  • Jenna J.
    Jenna JamesMay 1, 2014
    Buckingham Palace is residing place of the British monarchy, a splendid art gallery and tourist attraction...More stunning photos: http://www.worldfortravel.com/2014/05/01/buckingham-palace-london/
  • M.T .heart icon on user image
    M.T 🌟February 6, 2022
    Make sure to go there when it’s not a holiday or something because it will ruin the experience for u due to how crowded it is
  • Patchxheart icon on user image
    PatchxSeptember 28, 2019
    Beautiful place. You can visit certain parts of it during the summer. They usually have the guard change around noon
  • Ahmad A.heart icon on user image
    Ahmad AlfilimbanyFebruary 18, 2016
    Must visit to witness the change of guards and the marching band..amazing experience.
  • rabin
    rabinAugust 20, 2013
    Best place to stay in London. The back is actually a 5* hotel, but you'll need to book months in advance, or know a royal.
  • Crescentrating Halal Friendly Travel
    The 19 state rooms, ballroom and the gardens are open for visitors during the months of August and September when the Queen is away to Balmoral Read more
  • Adriánheart icon on user image
    AdriánMarch 2, 2016
    Always really, really busy, but change of guard is really, really worth it. I believe is twice a week at 11:30am
  • Filmsquare
    FilmsquareNovember 24, 2013
    Benjamin Gates travels to Buckingham Palace to find the Resolute Desk following a clue from the Statue of Liberty in Paris in National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007). Only exterior scenes were used.
  • Cams E.
    Cams EscallonJune 24, 2013
    The changing of the guard is amazing, but be sure to arrive at least one hour before because it gets very crowded.
  • Christina P.
    Christina PAugust 26, 2013
    Definitely buy tickets online (even if just the day before) to avoid lines or tickets selling out.
  • R S.heart icon on user image
    R SOctober 2, 2015
    Love the green park so beautiful. Must see it and Buckingham Palace too.
  • Destination: Anywhere &.
    You can also see the guards march at the less crowded guard house to the right of Buckingham Palace, that's where they enter and exit from
  • London24
    London24May 9, 2012
    The Union Flag is flown over Buckingham Palace when the Queen is out (not in, as some people think).
  • Social News Network
    Social News NetworkNovember 16, 2013
    No trip to London is complete without seeing the world-famous Buckingham Palace. And of course, you have to see the changing of the guard!
  • Emma W.heart icon on user image
    Emma WijningaSeptember 15, 2016
    Interesting to know this building got severely damaged during a Blitzkrieg raid. They rebuild it as it was before. The inside is in a sandy colour, not white!
  • Carl G.heart icon on user image
    Carl GriffinDecember 28, 2015
    Well worth paying the entrance fee to see the state rooms and their lavish contents.
  • Danielle S.heart icon on user image
    Danielle SangJune 9, 2015
    The views are great and the Changing of the Guard ceremony is a must see!
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