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Royal Britain: The 15 Best Palace Tours & Tickets

47 tours  ·  from $15

The State Rooms open for weeks, not months, and the Crown Jewels have a queue by mid-morning. These 15 cover Buckingham Palace, Windsor, the Tower and Holyrood, with prices, opening seasons and how early each one really needs booking.

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London - Starting at Victoria Coach Station
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

1.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18,662 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $111Our pick

Leave London at 8am for Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath on an 11-hour Evan Evans coach tour. Choose castle and Roman Baths admission, hear live commentary from guides such as Simon, Omar, or Peter, and enjoy free time at each stop. It is a fast-paced way to sample three major English sights without renting a car.

“Great three sites grouped together. Bath was perhaps my favorite of the three stops though I would have loved more time there and will likely be back. Stonehenge was a wonder indeed! The castle was lovely but only a view from the outside (no faults of the tour or guide) was a bit disappointing.”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock - Windsor Castle: royal grandeur with a tight clock
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

2.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,402 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Leave Victoria at 7:45 a.m. for Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath by air-conditioned coach. You get guided walks, a one-course lunch in a 14th-century pub, and optional entry to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge. Guides such as Eugene, Rowan, and Nicholas are known for lively history talks, but expect a fast pace and a late return near Gloucester Road.

“Enjoyed the sites, but wished our guide was more knowledgeable about the sites rather than offering his non humorous quips.”

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Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket - The State Rooms: Ceremony, Art, and Serious Decoration
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Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

3.Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,395 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $44

Enter Buckingham Palace through the State Rooms Visitor Entrance and explore its grand public rooms at your own pace. Your ticket includes a multimedia guide in nine languages, with paintings by Rembrandt and Rubens, Canova sculptures, Sèvres porcelain, royal furniture, and access to the Garden Café and palace gardens. Allow up to 2.5 hours.

“So cool to see them and also good not taking photos and being in the moment listening to the commentary. Very interesting. Walking in the steps of so much history.”

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Windsor Castle Admission Ticket - Reaching Castle Hill from London
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Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

4.Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,032 reviews · 1 day · from $43

Visit Windsor Castle at your own pace with admission to the State Apartments, St George’s Chapel, and the castle grounds. A free multimedia guide is available in nine languages, and most visits take 2.5 to 3 hours. Plan ahead for the steep hill, long walking route, security checks, and no indoor photography.

“A unique experience. It’s beautiful. You don’t need to visit with a guide. The audio guide is very good. Entry was easy and there wasn’t much waiting. I recommend it 100%.”

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Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket - The White Tower and Royal Armories
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Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket

5.Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,677 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $49

Make your own way to the Tower of London for a full-day admission ticket covering the White Tower, Medieval Palace, ravens, Royal Armories, and Crown Jewels. A Yeoman Warder tour is included, usually beginning every 30 minutes at the moat. Plan several hours, since the site is much larger than the Crown Jewels display alone.

“Would highly recommend booking this via Viator. It was cheaper than booking direct with the Tower of London. Our admission time was 10am and we did the 10.45 Yeomans tour which was a fabulous 45mins walk around and history overview. The tower offer an audio guide for an extra cost but we didn’t feel like we needed it. We allowed 2-3 hours for this which was about right with our 8 year old.”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour - Stonehenge: ancient stones and open questions
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

6.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,346 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $123

Leave London at 8am for Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath with a professional guide and air-conditioned coach. You can add entry tickets for the castle, monument, and Roman Baths. Guides such as Bruce, Morton, Josh, and Paulie are praised for clear, funny commentary, but the schedule moves fast, especially at Windsor and Bath.

“Seating/knee room on bus is limited. A good amt of waiting to enter due to crowds potentially, much depends on time of year. We were lucky we got to Windsor early, had to wait an hour for gates to be opened. Also- Windsor deserves its own day to visit. Too much to see 1.5 hr is not enough. Morton our guide was exceptional!”

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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London - Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

7.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,292 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

See Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford in one long day from London. You’ll ride an air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi and USB charging, follow a guided Oxford walk, and choose ticket options for Windsor and Stonehenge. Guides such as Peter, Robert, Angela, and Richard have earned praise for clear stories and good organization, but expect a fast pace and limited meal time.

“Very cool and very fun. I should have checked the weather there and dressed more warmly. But still had an amazing time. Richard was funny and very knowledgeable.”

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London: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour - Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain
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London: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour

8.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,112 reviews · 11.5 hours - 1 day · from $108

Travel by coach from London to Windsor, Stonehenge, and Bath in one packed day. You can add Windsor Castle and Roman Baths entry, while guides such as Richard, James, Angela, and Pablo provide commentary in several languages. Expect about 11.5 hours, long road time, and a brisk taste of three major sights.

“Chrissy our guide and Dan our driver were absolutely phenomenal, and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a tour! Chrissy was extremely knowledgeable and the rides to our destinations seemed to fly by with all the facts and sightseeing tidbits she shared.”

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London: Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience - Walking toward Buckingham Palace
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London: Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

9.Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,971 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Walk from Green Park to Westminster with a live English or French guide, passing St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, Lancaster House, Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, and Westminster Abbey. The tour includes the daily Horse Guards ceremony and, on selected days, the Foot Guards in red tunics and bearskin hats. Guides such as Joanne, Chris, Angie, Jude, and Tim are praised for lively stories and smart viewing spots.

“Christopher was fantastic as a guide. He was super informative, witty, and was able to make sure we got a glimpse of King Charles arrival to Buckingham Palace. Would highly recommending this your tour to anyone who likes history and a walking tour that gets you around the area.”

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London: Changing of The Guard Tour - The Mall and the First Look at the Guards
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London: Changing of The Guard Tour

10.Changing of The Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,510 reviews · 2 hours · from $15Best value

Join an English-speaking guide at Edward VII’s statue and follow the guards toward Buckingham Palace. Along the way, learn to tell Welsh Guards from Grenadiers, read the uniforms and ceremony signals, and move between prime viewing spots. Guides such as Nathan, Babs, Chris, Jo, and Alex are praised for clear stories, humor, and crowd-savvy timing.

“Great spots for pics! We learned a lot about the Royals and the guide was good with kids.”

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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London - Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

11.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,474 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Travel by coach from central London to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford in about 11.5 hours. You’ll get audio guidance at Windsor and Stonehenge, an Oxford walking tour, Wi-Fi and USB charging on the coach, and an expert guide such as Simon, Phil, Sandra, or Rowan depending on the departure.

“Excellent. Our tour guide is friendly and patient. Definitely recommend for this tour group for future”

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London: Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour - Following the Changing of the Guard
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London: Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour

12.Buckingham Palace Entry & Changing of the Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,221 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $97

Begin at the Duke of York Column, follow a guide through the Changing of the Guard ceremony, then enter Buckingham Palace for the State Rooms and Royal Collection. Guides such as Aaron, Sophie, Joseph, and Katarina are praised for clear stories and good viewing spots. The palace portion uses official audio commentary.

“Our guide was absolutely amazing!!!! Knowledgeable and so entertaining!!! Palace was amazing!”

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London: Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour - Meeting the guide at Green Park’s Diana fountain
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London: Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour

13.Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,171 reviews · from $24

Follow an English-speaking guide through Royal Westminster, from the Diana fountain at Green Park to Trafalgar Square. You’ll see Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park, Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, 10 Downing Street, and Horse Guards Parade. Guides such as Harry, John, Alan, and Peter are praised for finding strong viewing spots and keeping the history lively.

“Harry is giving all the useful information, including the ones not included in the tourist guides. He brought us to excellent spots for watching. I will take it again, in a much less crowdy day”

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London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour - Starting at Parliament Square and Big Ben
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London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour

14.Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,170 reviews · from $101

Spend four hours with a licensed Blue Badge guide at Westminster Abbey and around royal London. See Big Ben and Parliament from outside, follow the route to Buckingham Palace, and hear stories of coronations, politics, and royal life. Groups are capped at 20, with tours offered in English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish.

“Great guide. Was a bit long but lots of information.”

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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London - Starting at Piccadilly Circus
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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

15.Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,793 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $25Top rated

Follow the guards from Piccadilly Circus toward Buckingham Palace on a 1-hour-45-minute walking tour. Your guide explains royal history, points out St. James’s Palace and the Mall, and places you where you can catch key parts of the ceremony. Guides such as Joe, Angie, Paul, and Alex are known for clear stories and crowd-savvy timing.

“Our Angie was absolutely amazing. We had a good time. Wonderful experience. Would highly recommend to everyone and don’t forget. Angie was spectacular.”

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