How to visit Buckingham Palace (London) and see the Changing of the Guard

One of the most popular visits during a tourist trip to London is the buckingham palace.

As you know, this palace located in the center of London It has been the official residence of the British monarchy since 1837, which is why the Queen isabel II, and currently it is also its administrative headquarters.

At the Buckingham Palace Numerous official ceremonies and meetings are held here, so that over 50.000 official visitors come to the site each year.

In this regard, the three parties held each summer in the royal gardens stand out, attended by a total of 30.000 guests.

Its large dimensions are demonstrated by the fact that it has 775 rooms and the main façade is 108 metres long.

When and how to watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

El Buckingham Palace It also becomes a major tourist attraction on the occasion of the ceremony of the changing of the guard, which lasts about 45 minutes.

This ceremony takes place from 10,45:XNUMX a.m., every day from April to the end of July, and the rest of the year, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, weather permitting.

Here you can check the Changing of the Guard calendar, which should be done before going to see it because this ceremony usually undergoes changes.

But do you know that Buckingham Palace sightseeing tour You can only do it in the summer months, during the British Royal Family's vacation?

The Buckingham Palace visit dates In summer they are from the beginning of July to the end of September.

At certain times of the year you have the possibility of making a VIP tour of Buckingham Palace, with several tours between 10,30:17 and XNUMX:XNUMX, and a duration of an hour and a half.

Buckingham Palace visiting hours

The Buckingham Palace visiting hours , in its standard summer version, is every day from July to August, from 9,30:19,30 a.m. to 17,30:18,30 p.m., with last entry at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., closing in September at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Keep in mind that entry is at certain times and the tour inside the palace will take you about two hours.

Other options are also offered Special guided tours that allow you to tour other dependencies, such as the East Wing and Queen's Gallery.

Given the high demand, it is essential to do the online purchase of tickets to visit Buckingham Palace.

On the sales website you can choose the time that best suits you, with margins of every 15 minutes.

Ticket prices to visit Buckingham Palace

The ticket prices to visit the palace vary depending on the rooms you want to see.

La standard input It costs £32 for adults, £20,50 for young people aged 18-24, and £16 for children aged 5-17 and disabled people.

El VIP visit price At other times of the year it is £100 per person.

while for the simplest one, which includes the palace and Official Rooms, but not the royal stables, The Queen's Gallery and grounds, entry costs £18,50.

Here you can consult the Buckingham Palace ticket prices, with the rates of the standard visit, as well as the Prices for special guided tours.

However, keep in mind that a Complete visit to all the royal quarters It will take you three and a half to four hours.