Buckingham Palace

State Rooms tickets are sold through the palace's official ticket site, only for the part of the year when the rooms open. Dates and prices for the next opening had not been published as of Sep 2026. The Book box on this page shows partner tickets and current prices.

The State Rooms usually open only during a summer season, and their hours change through it, as of Oct 2026. The hours box on this page shows this month's. For the rest of the year the palace is seen from outside, and the official site announces each new opening period.

The route leads up the Grand Staircase into the State Rooms, including the Throne Room and the Picture Gallery hung with works from the Royal Collection. It ends in the palace garden. Outside, the Changing the Guard ceremony follows a published schedule and needs no ticket.

Many visitors allow about 120–150 min. The State Rooms take most of it, from the Grand Staircase through the Throne Room to the long Picture Gallery, and the walk out through the garden adds a little more. Watching the guard ceremony at the gates needs extra time on top.

Booking State Rooms tickets ahead on the official site is the usual approach, since places often fill quickly. Without a ticket, the palace front and the guard ceremony can still be seen from outside. The Tours section on this page lists guided options in the area.