Enjoyed it and would return!! The free audio guide that was included was the icing on the cake - definitely get a better experience listening to the audio guide rather than just walking around on your own. Only downfall is NO photos! They are strict on you not taking any photos and will ask your phone is turned off and put away.
Well worth visiting , only open till end of September this year but I’m sure that state rooms will be open again next year. Pre book your tickets to avoid having to queue. The state rooms are very opulent and the audio guide very informative . Was nice to sit on the terrace and have a sandwich and cake.
Had a wonderful tour of Buckingham Palace after watching the changing of the guards. A beautiful Palace with some amazing history and paintings. Its open only for a few months of the year and a wonderful experience
You really need to know the times if you want to see the guards from close. It's not that big a thing though.
Historical place; currently used by the Queen/states so can't visit everywhere. However still so much to see, to explore fully may need couple of hours.
Rare collection of paintings, sculptures, gifts from other estates, the architecture and art work of each rooms are extra ordinary.
Due to one of magnificent popular destination, throughout the day too many visitors goes here so buying and printing online ticket may help. Not to mention it is expensive. Be aware, Not allowed to take photo inside.
We visited the state rooms & the Royal Mews. The complete tour takes approximately 3.5 hours. We did the Mews first it is the stable where horses and the royal carriages are all kept. There is an audio guide which is worth having just enough info about what your seeing. You get to see the golden carriage which really is spectacular up close.
We then went to the state rooms again there is an audio guide. In show in most of the state rooms are some of the gifts given to the queen throughout her reign.
At the end of the tour there is a cafe in the garden where you can sit and eat lovely cakes and have a cuppa.
