Buckingham Palace
- Address: Buckingham Palace Road, The Mall
- Hours: Opening times vary based on Queen's schedule
- Admission: Cost varies throughout year
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Buckingham Palace Reviews
We've found 64 Buckingham Palace reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by Laura M, November 2012
Doing what: Royal London Sightseeing Tour with Changing of the Guard Ceremony
this tour was great it was nice just sitting on the bus and watching all the wonderful sights go by. the changing of the guard is fantastic to watch but very crowded, stay near the fences when the come gown the road, then if you can stand on a wall so you can see them over the big wall at buckingham
Review by Freya, October 2012
Doing what: London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
Getting to the Tower of London early was a huge benefit in beating the crowds but this tour doesn't allow nearly enough time there. We managed to view only a small section of the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace (full time required is hour and half!) before spending time at Covent Garden for lunch. Our guide, David, was very informative on London's history, Westminster Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament and St Paul's Cathedral. The London Eye was a great addition to this trip and a good way to get an overall picture of London.
Review by Jack C, USA, October 2012
Doing what: Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Day Trip from London
Highlight was being able to enter Buckingham Palace which can only be done during certain months.
Review by Susan P, Australia, October 2012
Doing what: Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Day Trip from London
This was a very interesting and wonderful tour. Not only did we see the beautiful Windsor Castle but also the changing of the guards. Being able to visit inside Buckingham Palace was was fantastic. It was everything you would expect the Palace to be. I would highly recommend this tour.
Review by Karen G, October 2012
Doing what: London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
A good way to see a lot of London in one day. Visited the Tower of London and saw the Crown Jewels, river cruise, St Paul's, lunch at Coventry Gardens, drive by Buckingham Palace and perfect end to the day with champagne tea at Harrods. Couldn't have done it all on my own. Thanks Viator.
Review by Bevanne, October 2012
Doing what: Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Day Trip from London
The guided tour of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed our day, we would go with Viator anytime if they are always this good, Thank you Beverley and Beryl from Australia
Review by Daniel S, October 2012
Doing what: Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Day Trip from London
This was a great tour!! Pick-up location was very easy to find and on time. Tour guide David was very informative and funny. Buckingham Palace was amazing, although your not allowed to take pictures. Windsor Castle was also amazing. So beautiful and the changing of the Guards was well worth seeing. There is a room with pictures of the Queen through her years with her family that was really nice to see. She was actually smiling in most of them and she looks really happy. You don't get to see that side of her in public. This is a must do tour.
Review by Shane M, October 2011
Doing what: Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Day Trip from London
Windsor Castle was fascinating, with an incredible amount of history and interesting things to see. Buckingham Palace was fortunately open when I was in London, and it was truly amazing. We had access to many of the state rooms and saw the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress on display. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.
Review by Meggy, Australia, August 2011
Doing what: London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
This was an excellent tour to do when time is limited. The tour guide was informative and the open top Harrods Bus was great. It was timed to perfection starting with the tower of London tour, the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace and then completing with the Harrods High Tea. All in all an excellent experience!
Review by Sue L, July 2011
Doing what: Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Day Trip from London
Just a magnificent day. Would look at visiting Buckingham Palace without paying this company as they only dropped us at the door,met by the guide who promptly disappeared after giving the tickets to the reception desk
Review by Linda O, June 2011
Doing what: London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
I would highly recommend this tour if you are having a short stay in London as this tour covers so much. We had read mixed reviews prior to booking but we said we'd take a chance and were glad that we did. They picked us up on time from our hotel and brought us to Victoria station where we were introduced to our guide for the day. Our guide Alan especially made this trip enjoyable for us as he had a very in depth knowledge of London and he was also very entertaining. Also our bus driver, Malcolm, was very friendly and helpful. One piece of advice I would give is to try and do this tour on any day other than a Sunday as a lot of places are closed. We began the tour by visiting Westminster Abbey but couldn't go inside due to it being a Sunday, we were then brought to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben on the hour so we could hear the chimes which was a nice touch. We then had a guided tour of the Tower of London followed by the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. However, it was very busy due to it being a Sunday so we were unable to get down to the front of the palace so we just seen them marching along the road, we then had a cruise along the Thames followed by lunch. Then it was off to St Paul's but again we were unable to go inside due to service. We opted for a flight on the London Eye at the end, it began raining which restricted our view. Overall really enjoyed it but try and do it during the week if possible!
Review by Christian L, Austria, November 2010
Doing what: London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
Very good tour, unfortunately changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace didn't take place that day (only every second day in "winter" time) but the guide showed us a good spot to see it next day.
Review by Barrie S, USA, September 2010
Line up early!
Review by Fred, USA, May 2010
Doing what: London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
We took this tour one day and the Windsor Tour the next and saw everything there was to see. This tour took us from the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels, a short cruise down the Thames to the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and left us at the London Eye. It was fantastic.
Review by Corrie R, USA, December 2009
Doing what: Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Day Trip from London
WOW! Take advantage of this excursion if you are traveling in the summer time. The only time the public can view these elaborate residences of the Queen is when she is gone for 2 months in the summer time. It would have been nice to have 60 to 90 minutes more at Windsor Castle to view the Chapel and some other buildings because Buckingham Palace was at your leisure and the end of the tour. Both establishments are just so grand and elaborate that you can't help but almost feel the wealth and feel like royalty yourself as you tour the ballrooms, staircases, china exhibits, costumes of her Majesty, jewels, art, and state rooms. Skipping the lines was a great feature of this tour as well.
