These tickets give special timed access to inside Buckingham Palace for a visit of the State Rooms. Visitors can see many of the rooms that are used by the Queen, as well as artwork and furnishings. The tickets are only available from July to September 2022 when the Royal Family is away on vacation. There’s a multi-lingual audio-guide on offer that explains in detail the history and magic of the palace. The gardens at Buckingham Palace are open to walk through at the end of your visit.
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace

The Throne Room, Buckingham Palace
- Visit the Throne Room, the scene of many historically important events
- Marvel at the extraordinary furnishings in the Ballroom, the largest of the State Rooms and is where State Banquets take place
- Admire the beautiful artwork on display, with works by some of the greatest painters of all time.
- Take in the White Drawing Room, Music Room, Grand Staircase and many more extravagant rooms
- End your visit with a walk through the south side of the garden, with fantastic views of the palace and the idyllic lake
- A multimedia tour throughout your visit, introduced by Prince Charles
- A typical visit lasts between 2 – 2.5 hours
The State Rooms:
You’ll get to enter the State Rooms which the Queen uses for her official duties like hosting foreign Heads of State and holding banquets. Highlights of a visit include admiring the palatial rooms which are decorated with paintings by famous artists like Rembrandt and Rubens, along with some of the most beautiful French and English furniture in the world.
Platinum Jubilee 2022 Exhibition
Special Exhibition Marking The Queen’s 70-year reign

Dorothy Wilding, HM Queen Elizabeth II, 1952
This year marks 70 years since the Queen became the reigning Monarch, and there will be a special exhibition at Buckingham Palace marking her accession to the throne. This is included in your admission ticket.
See a wonderful series of portraits taken of the Queen just a few weeks after she became the Monarch, along with the jewellery that she wore when the photographs were taken. There will also be a diamond tiara on display, which was given to her as a wedding gift.
Combine a Visit

A carriage at the Royal Mews
Combine a visit to the State Rooms with a visit to the Royal Mews, another royal attraction located at Buckingham Palace. Visitors can see the carriages and vehicles used for royal events, including the carriage used for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2014, and the Gold State Coach which was used for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002. You can also see some working royal horses, as well as the limousines used on a day-to-day basis by the Royal Family.
You can book a combined ticket on our checkout page. You will first visit the Royal Mews (for 60 minutes), followed by entry into the State Rooms.
further info
Your Tickets Includes:
- Entrance to the State Rooms with timed entry slots
- Audio guide commentary
- Optional to include a 1-hour visit to the Royal Mews in advance
Important Details:
- These tickets are 100% non-refundable or amendable
- Please print your ticket and take it to the ticket office at The Royal Mews (Buckingham Palace, London, SW1W 1QH) on day of visit where it will be exchanged for an entrance ticket
- The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian.