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based on See where Her Majesty the Queen lives and take a tour of Buckingham Palace. Even better, by booking your tour ahead of time you'll jump the queue. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation. Open for a limited time from July 29 to September 29.
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837, and today it is the Queen's official residence. The palace hosts many official events and receptions held by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family. When The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's nineteen state rooms open for a limited time.
The State Rooms form the heart of the working palace. They are lavishly furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection, with paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer and Canaletto. You'll also see exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. We recommend spending 2 hours visiting Buckingham Palace.
The free audio tour provides an introduction to centuries of royal history, including interviews with royal household staff about the every-day activities of the working palace.
Complete your royal experience and upgrade to Afternoon Tea at Grosvenor House. Quintessentially English, Afternoon Tea in The Park Room (4:30pm) is a must during your stay in London, with two indulgent options for you to choose from:
- West Country Cream Tea - Plain and raisin buttermilk scones, Cornish strawberry jam and comb honey, Devonshire farmhouse clotted cream and a choice of tea.
- Anna's Afternoon Tea - A complete afternoon tea experience, including a selection of finger sandwiches, plain and raisin buttermilk scones with Devonshire clotted cream and Cornish strawberry jam, a selection of cream puffs and French pastries, and a choice of tea.
The Grand Staircase, Buckingham Palace
© The Royal Collection 2008, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Seasonal
July 29 to September 29, 2009
Daily
Please go directly to Buckingham Palace. For those passengers who selected the afternoon tea - please continue to Grosvenor House after the tour concludes.
Departure Time:Departs at 2:30pm. Please be ready at 2:15pm.
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup not available
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- Infants aged 4 years and under are free of charge. No food included for afternoon tea options.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 5 - 16 years.
- There is a family audio guide (English only) and accompanying activity trail suitable for children aged 7 to 11 years.
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- Buckingham Palace entrance ticket
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines!
- A complimentary audio guide at Buckingham Palace
- See the Palace's Ballroom set up for a State Banquet
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transport between Buckingham Palace and Grosvenor House
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking.
For the first time ever, you will be able to experience the spectacle of the Palace's Ballroom set up for a State Banquet. The horseshoe-shaped table is lavishly dressed with a breathtaking display of silver-gilt, porcelain and flowers to replicate a magnificent State Banquet, held on the first evening of a State Visit.
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