Buckingham Palace State Rooms Tickets

Buckingham Palace State Rooms Tickets

Step inside the working headquarters of the British monarchy with Buckingham Palace State Rooms tickets. Open only during summer months, these magnificent rooms serve as the official entertaining spaces where the Royal Family hosts state banquets, investitures, and receptions for world leaders. Your visit includes access to nineteen lavishly decorated State Rooms filled with masterpieces from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Canaletto.

The self-guided tour with audio commentary takes you through the same spaces used for official royal ceremonies today. You'll see the crimson Throne Room where wedding photographs are taken, the Blue Drawing Room with its stunning gold detailing, and the State Dining Room that seats 170 guests for formal banquets. The experience concludes with a stroll through the Palace Garden, offering views of the famous lake and the Palace's garden façade.

Highlights

The Throne Room with dramatic crimson silk wall coverings and matching throne chairs used for official royal photographs

Picture Gallery housing masterpieces from the Royal Collection including works by Old Masters

Grand Staircase featuring gilded bronze balustrade and portraits of Queen Victoria's family

White Drawing Room used for pre-dinner receptions, showcasing French eighteenth-century furniture and English porcelain

Music Room with domed ceiling where royal christenings and intimate performances take place

Palace Garden walk with views of the lake and garden façade

Plan Your Visit to Buckingham Palace State Rooms

The State Rooms are typically open from late July to early October each year, with specific dates announced annually. Your visit takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to explore all nineteen rooms and the garden at a comfortable pace. Book early as capacity is limited and popular time slots sell out quickly.

Arrive 30 minutes before your timed entry slot for security screening. Smart casual dress is required when visiting this working royal residence. Large bags and backpacks are prohibited, though small handbags pass through security. Photography is not permitted inside the State Rooms but is allowed in the Palace Garden. While exploring London's royal heritage, consider adding Tower of London tickets to see the Crown Jewels, or visit Westminster Abbey tickets where coronations take place.

The Palace is located near Victoria Station and Green Park Underground stations. No re-entry is permitted once you exit, so take your time exploring. The exclusive Palace Shop, only accessible to ticket holders, offers unique royal souvenirs unavailable elsewhere in London.