Buckingham Palace Tour & Windsor Castle with Lunch

Highlights

Experience two of Britain's finest Royal residences on this fantastic full-day tour to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Get a rare glimpse inside the Queen of England's official residence at Buckingham Palace before heading the largest, continuously occupied castle in Europe and spiritual home of the monarchy at Windsor.

Entrances to Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle (includes audio guide)

Two-course lunch opposite Windsor Castle

Professional tour guide

VOX audio headset - never miss a word of your guide's live commentary

Superior coach travel with free Wi-Fi onboard

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Buckingham Palace

Official London residence of the monarchy since 1837, Buckingham Palace is the centrepiece and jewel in the British crown. Starting its life as a private house called 'Buckingham House' built in 1705 for the Duke of Buckingham, it was eventually brought into royal hands in 1761 by King George III and renovated over time into the palace as we know it today.

Recognised around the world, Buckingham Palace opens its doors every summer to visitors from around the world. On this tour of the State Rooms, you'll see important rooms such as the Throne Room, The White Drawing Room and the Ballroom, each more lavishly decorated than the last and filled with ornate furniture, paintings and treasures.

Enjoy the tour at your own pace with an audio multimedia guide that explains the history of the palace and the various rooms within the State Rooms. At the end of your tour, you'll walk along the south side of the Palace garden, where you'll meet your guide before the next part of your Royal journey.

Windsor Castle 

The largest, continuously occupied castle in Europe, Windsor Castle is the spiritual home of the monarchy with a history that stretches back more than 900 years to the days of William the Conqueror. Marvel at the splendour of the State Apartments, renowned as the grandest apartments in England, where paintings by Van Dyck and Rubens hang from the walls, and the ceilings are painted with elaborate, magnificent murals.

Step inside St George’s Chapel, where HRH Prince Harry married Ms Meghan Markle, and the tombs of prominent previous monarchs are located, including Henry VIII and Charles I. If Her Majesty is in Windsor during your visit, you may even be fortunate enough to see the Royal Standard flying on the flagpole of the Round Tower.

Your two-course lunch includes:

Pan-roasted Chicken Breast with Wilted Greens & Buttered New Potatoes 

Vegetarian: Goats Cheese with Mediterranean Vegetables and potatoes

Vegan: Penne Arrabbiata 

Dessert: Apple Crumble

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360 video: Buckingham Palace Tour

-Walk through the state rooms at Buckingham Palace and discover for yourself some of the most treasured and historic objects in the Royal Collection.

Buckingham Palace Tour and Afternoon Tea

Highlights
Visit inside Buckingham Palace
Traditional afternoon tea at The Grosvenor Hotel in Victoria
See the State Rooms, Used for Official Royal Occasions
Walk Through the Picture Gallery
Explore the South Garden
Description
Buckingham Palace - ‘Special Timed Entry includes an Audio Tour.'
Meet your Golden Tours representative at 1.30pm at the Golden Tours offices in Victoria who will escort you to Buckingham Palace (10-15 min walk).

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Special timed entry ensures a breathtaking visit to the official residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837. Open for just eight weeks a year, viewing the State rooms is an opportunity not to be missed! Marvel at the splendor of the rooms, used on official occasions by The Queen to entertain her guests. Be dazzled by the beautiful ballroom and throne room, before ending your royal tour with a walk through the stunning South Garden.

Afternoon Tea - The Grosvenor Hotel in Victoria
After your independent visit, you will be free to take your afternoon tea between 3 pm - 4.30pm in the Grosvenor Hotel in Victoria. Traditional afternoon tea consists of a selection of finger sandwiches, scones served with clotted cream and preserves, small tea cakes and a choice of tea.

This tour is unescorted, and after your visit to Buckingham Palace, you will need to make your own way to the Grosvenor Hotel in Victoria for afternoon tea.

Please click here for afternoon tea menu

Additional Information
Inclusions: 

Admission Buckingham Palace
Afternoon Tea at The Grosvenor Hotel in Victoria
Exclusions:

Gratuities
Hotel transfers
Please Note:

Once Booked, cannot be cancelled
Please note there is a 15-minute walk to Buckingham Palace at the start of this tour
Clients that require mobility access must book by calling (+44) (0)20 7630 2028.
Buckingham Palace tickets purchased from Golden Tours cannot be converted into a 1-Year Pass

Buckingham Palace State Rooms and Royal Mews

Highlights

• See both the Royal Mews and the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace
• Inspect the State Vehicles, including Horse Drawn Carriages and Luxury Cars
• Explore the 19 State Rooms used by Her Majesty for Ceremonial and Official Occasions
• A Special Exhibit for 2016 - Fashioning a Reign: 90 Years of Style from The Queen’s Wardrobe
• Visit the Picture Gallery, Garden, Ballroom and Throne Room
• Buy Tickets - Seasonal Product

Description

Visit Her Majesty The Queen’s official London residence and see two fascinating parts of Buckingham Palace. First, take a walk around the Royal Mews before entering the State Rooms and exploring the exquisite and historical rooms containing precious pieces from The Royal Collection.

Royal Mews
Begin with a look at the amazing State vehicles displayed in the Royal Mews. These iconic vehicles are used for State visits, the State Opening of Parliament, official engagement and, of course, coronations and royal weddings. Get up-close to the Gold State Coach which has been used for every coronation since George IV.

The newest addition to the fleet is the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, a beautiful vehicle made especially for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The vehicle combines classic style and craftsmanship with more modern technologies – an extraordinary example of modern tradition.

State Rooms of Buckingham Palace
Open to the public for a limited time each year, a visit to the Buckingham Palace is something you’ll never forget. Each of the 19 rooms is exquisitely decorated, from the 47-metre long Picture Gallery to the beautiful ballroom and throne room. See works of art from artists such as Rembrandt and Rubens and see priceless sculpture and antique furniture.

Fashioning a Reign: 90 Years of Style from The Queen’s Wardrobe
Brand new for 2016, Fashioning a Reign marks Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday. This incredible display features dresses, accessories and jewellery worn during important moments from the Queen’s eventful life. See items worn during her coronation, state visits and even from her wedding to the Duke of Edinburgh.

Experience the history and splendour of Buckingham Palace and reserve your tickets to guarantee a visit to this 

treasured Royal home.

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Buckingham Palace and Extended Stonehenge Tour

Highlights

• Visit Buckingham Palace’s interior with special timed entry.
• Extended Visit to Stonehenge
• Free Wi-Fi On Board Our Coaches*

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Description

Welcome
Meet your Golden Tours representative at 9:15am (departure 9:30am) at the Golden Tours offices in Victoria who will escort you to Buckingham Palace (10 min walk).

Buckingham Palace - ‘Special Timed Entry includes an Audio Tour’
Special timed entry ensures a breathtaking visit to the official residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837. Open for just 8 weeks a year, viewing the State rooms is an opportunity not to be missed! Marvel at the splendor of the rooms, used on official occasions by The Queen to entertain her guests. Be dazzled by the beautiful ballroom and throne room, before ending your royal tour with a walk through the stunning South Garden.

At 1:30pm clients will make their own way to our offices in Victoria for the Stonehenge tour departing at 1:45pm.

Departing from Central London, your driver will take you straight to Stonehenge for an extended visit. Upon arrival audio guides are available in different languages.

Stonehenge
Wander around the world heritage site and be captivated by the unique rock formation! Situated on Salisbury Plain, 40 ton rocks stand alone since their arrival 5,000 years ago. An abundance of theories surround Stonehenge; from the belief it is a religious temple to an astronomical clock and even a Bronze Age burial ground! Decide for yourself whilst discovering the history behind this mysterious monument.

This tour is unescorted.

This tour finishes at approximately between 7.00pm and 8:00pm in Kensington.

Buckingham Palace Tour and Afternoon Tea

Highlights

• Visit inside Buckingham Palace
• Traditional afternoon tea at The Grosvenor Hotel in Victoria

Description

Buckingham Palace - ‘Special Timed Entry includes an Audio Tour’
Meet your Golden Tours representative at 1.30pm at the Golden Tours offices in Victoria who will escort you to Buckingham Palace (10-15 min walk).

Special timed entry ensures a breathtaking visit to the official residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837. Open for just 8 weeks a year, viewing the State rooms is an opportunity not to be missed! Marvel at the splendor of the rooms, used on official occasions by The Queen to entertain her guests. Be dazzled by the beautiful ballroom and throne room, before ending your royal tour with a walk through the stunning South Garden.

Afternoon Tea - The Grosvenor Hotel in Victoria
After your independent visit, you will be free to take your afternoon tea between 3pm - 4.30pm in the Gorsvenor Hotel in Victoria. Traditional afternoon tea consists of a selection of finger sandwiches, scones served with clotted cream and preserves, small tea cakes and a choice of tea.

This tour is unescorted and after your visit to Buckingham Palace, you will need to make your own way to the Grosvenor Hotel in Victoria for afternoon tea.

Please click here for afternoon tea menu

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Royal Collection Trust - 'Painting Paradise' opens and exclusive event

THE QUEEN'S GALLERY BUCKINGHAM PALACE

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Painting Paradise: The Art of the Garden  OPENS TODAY

 

400 years of horticultural art from the Royal Collection.

Book tickets Exclusive Evening View 15 April 2015, 18:30 - 20:30 Enjoy an introductory talk by curator Sally Goodsir, followed by a private view of the exhibition. Book event

He is in no Flurry On Guard at Buckingham Palace

Visit Buckingham Palace- Opens July 31 st 2013 

The Buckingham Palace State Rooms will be open to the public from 31st July to 7th October 2012. Tickets are also available to the Royal Mews and Queen's Gallery.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty the Queen. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today.

In August and September, when the palace is not being used in its official capacity, visitors can enjoy the State Rooms, which form the heart of the working palace - nineteen rooms, lavishly furnished with the finest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin and Canaletto and some of the finest English and French furniture.

Visitors end their tour with a walk along the south side of the Palace garden, which splendid views of the west front of the Palace and the famous lake.

Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration

This spectacular exhibition shows the many ways in which diamonds have been used by British monarchs over the last 200 years. It includes a number of The Queen’s personal jewels - those inherited by Her Majesty or acquired during her reign. The exhibition reveals how many of these extraordinary stones have undergone a number of transformations, having been re-cut or incorporated into new settings during their fascinating history.

Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration forms part of a visit to the Summer Opening of the Buckingham Palace State Rooms in 2012.

The Royal Mews

The Royal Mews is the mews (or stables) of the British Royal Family, located in the grounds of Buckingham Palace.

Here you can see the the Gold State Coach along with various horse-drawn carriages and motor cars, used for coronations, State Visits, royal weddings, the State Opening of Parliament and official engagements. For most of the year the stables are home to the working horses that play an important role in The Queen's official and ceremonial duties.

The Queen's Gallery

The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, the wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by The Queen for the Nation. The Queen's Gallery is open to the public throughout the year.

Buckingham Palace re-opens to the public today

Summer 2012 Home Visit Exhibitions Learning Collection About

Buckingham Palace re-opens to the public today In this issue: Dazzling diamonds on display Diamonds exhibition publication New Souvenir Guide Diamond Jubilee clock Royal Day Out Limited-edition gift box Highlight Garden Tours Exclusive Evening Tours New Olympic display

Dazzling diamonds on display Over 10,000 diamonds are on display as Buckingham Palace re-opens to the public from today until 7 October. This year's special exhibition, Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration, shows the many ways in which these remarkable stones been used and worn by monarchs over the last 200 years, and includes a number of The Queen's personal jewels. Read more

Diamonds exhibition publication This lavishly illustrated book accompanies the special exhibition at Buckingham Palace. Each piece in the exhibition, including those incorporating stones from the famous Cullinan Diamond, is shown in exquisite detail. Many of the photographs have been newly commissioned for the publication. Buy now

New Souvenir Guide Brand new for 2012, this Souvenir Guide traces the history of the Palace from private family retreat to the headquarters of the British Monarchy that it is today. Through over 140 illustrations, it explores each of the magnificent State Rooms and the works of art that provide the backdrop to The Queen's official and ceremonial duties. Buy now Diamond Jubilee clock This very special clock has been commissioned by the Royal Collection in an edition of just 60. The enamelled face is decorated in 22-carat gold with the national flowers of the United Kingdom: the rose, the thistle, the daffodil and the shamrock.    Buy now

Royal Day Out This flexible discounted ticket gives admission to all three sites at Buckingham Palace - the State Rooms (including the special exhibition Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration), the Royal Mews and The Queen’s Gallery. Book tickets Limited-edition gift box Make the gift of a Diamond Jubilee celebration at Buckingham Palace with our limited-edition ticket and Souvenir Album combination. The presentation Jubilee Gift Box contains our most sought-after tickets for the Summer Opening. Buy now

Highlight Garden Tours Now that summer has arrived, combine a visit to the State Rooms with a guided tour of the famous Buckingham Palace garden.  A ticket for the Highlights Garden Tour, which includes the beautiful Herbaceous Border and the enormous Waterloo Vase, is bookable online with a visit to the State Rooms or can be added to an existing booking by telephoning 020 7766 7300. Book tickets Exclusive Evening Tours There are just a few dates left this summer to enjoy an after-hours tour of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. Don't miss the opportunity to book an Exclusive Evening Tour, which includes the special exhibition Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration and concludes with a glass of champagne in the Bow Room. Book tickets

New Olympic display A new addition to the tour of the State Rooms is a display in the Ballroom of photographs highlighting the involvement of the Royal Family in Olympic Games since 1908. It was in the Ballroom that The Queen hosted receptions for the International Olympic Committee and for the Heads of State and Government attending the Opening Ceremony of the XXX Olympiad, London 2012. Owing to the number of Olympic events in the vicinity of Buckingham Palace, we strongly recommend that visitors consult www.getaheadofthegames.com when planning their journey into and around London.