Buckingham Palace State Rooms
For a limited time only, step inside the King's official London residence and Britain's most famous palace on this fantastic tour of the State Rooms at the heart of Buckingham Palace. Enjoy a multimedia tour around the lavishly decorated rooms adorned with priceless furniture, paintings and other articles. Learn about the history of the palace and the rooms that make up the State Rooms.
Highlights
- Entrance to the State Rooms inside Buckingham Palace
- Rare opportunity to visit the King's official London residence
- Tour includes an audio multimedia guide
- Explore the history of Britain's most famous palace
- See important rooms, including the Throne Room and White Drawing Room
What's included
- Entrances
- Transportation
- Refreshments
Overview
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace serves as the official London residence of His Majesty The King and is one of the few remaining working royal palaces in the world today.
Each summer when the Palace is not being used in its official capacity, visitors can enjoy the magnificent State Rooms that provide the setting for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining by members of the Royal Family. The rooms are furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck, sculpture by Canova, exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain, and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
Visitors to the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace will see the White Drawing Room, perhaps the most beautiful of all the State Rooms with its spectacular crystal chandelier, the Ballroom, where the State Banquet is held on the occasion of a State Visit, and the Throne Room, which was the setting for the official portraits from the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen.
Also, this summer, visitors will be able to view ‘The King’s Tour Artists’ in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace. This special exhibition is part of a visit to the Summer Opening of the State Rooms, featuring over 70 works of art from His Majesty's own collection, many on public display for the first time.
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.
The Buckingham Palace State Rooms are bookable 10 July - 28 September 2025, as follows.
10 July - 31 August 2025
Monday to Sunday: 14:15 and 16:15
1-28 September 2025
Thursday to Monday: 14:15 and 16:15
(Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays in September)
Images: © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
Know before you go
Buckingham Palace operates a timed entry system. This ticket is valid only for the date and time indicated. Please take a printed copy of this voucher to exchange for tickets at the Buckingham Palace Ticket Office, Gate A. The Ticket Office is located next to the Ticket Holders' Entrance on Buckingham Palace Road and you will need to be there 15 minutes prior to the admission time. Nearest underground/train station is Victoria. Visitors are required to pass through an airport style security check. Bags larger than 45cm x 20cm x 30cm cannot be taken into the Palace. Luggage storage can be found nearby, including at Victoria Station.
Cancellation policy
A refund or date change can be made up to 48 hours prior to departure. Any cancellations made within 48 hours will be charged at 100%.
