Buckingham Palace Entrance + Open Top Bus Tour
TOUR DESCRIPTION

  • Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of His Majesty The King, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household
  • It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today.
  • View the wonderful Palace Gardens
  • Explore London with 1 day, 24hrs or 48hrs Hop-on Hop-off open-top bus ticket, or a full loop on the Open Top London Bus Tour or London by Night.
  • Entry to Buckingham Palace with audio guide included.
    Choose from 1 day, 24hrs, or 48hrs Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket, a full loop on the Open Top London Bus Tour or London by Night.
    Free Wi-Fi on all Open Top buses
    River Thames boat ride valid for one-way (with 24hrs or 48hrs bus ticket only)
    Free Walking Tours (with 24hrs or 48hrs bus ticket only)
    Audio guides available in 11 languages
    Entrance to additional attractions
    Gratuities (optional)
    Food and drink
    Important Information
    Buckingham Palace:

    Meeting point: Outside Queens Gallery Entrance, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA.

    Buckingham Palace entry time : 10:45am, 12:30pm or 1:45 depending on your selection.

    Pleaser arrive to the meeting point at least 10-15min before your entry time.

    You will then be escorted by a member of Golden Tours staff to Buckingham Palace entrance, where you will be able to enter the Palace.

    Bus Schedule:

    1 Day, 24 Hours, or 48 Hours Hop on Hop off Bus
    Departure point: You can join the tour from any of our multiple stops. Each of our stops will be clearly signposted Golden Tours Hop on Hop Off/London Tour Bus. Valid for 1 day, 24 hours or 48 hours from when you first hop-on the bus. Every 20 mins on the Red and Blue routes. Every 30 mins on the Orange route.

    Unlimited usage within 1 calendar day, 24 hours or 48 hours.

    To view the latest service information please click here

    Open Top London Bus Tour with Live Guide
    Departure Points: London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London, SE1 7NA (nearest tube and train station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk).
    Return Point; London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London, SE1 7NA (nearest tube and train station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk).
    First Bus: 10:00am from London Eye, Belvedere Road (SE1 7NA)
    Last Bus: 5:00pm from London Eye, Belvedere Road (SE1 7NA)
    Live Guide: On most departures

    Please select your desired departure time at the time of booking.
    Please arrive 15min prior to your departure time to allow time for boarding.
    This is not a Hop-On Hop-Off bus service. The bus will stop at all stops on the route, but your ticket is valid for one entire loop only.
    The full loop tour can take up to 120 minutes (subject to traffic on the day).
    There will be no breaks during the tour.

    London By Night
    Departure Points: London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London, SE1 7NA (nearest tube and train station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk).
    Return Point; London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London, SE1 7NA (nearest tube and train station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk).
    First Bus: 07:00pm from London Eye, Belvedere Road (SE1 7NA)
    Last Bus: 08:00pm from London Eye, Belvedere Road (SE1 7NA)
    Live Guide: On both departures.

    Please select your desired departure time at the time of booking.
    Please arrive 15min prior to your departure time to allow time for boarding.
    This is not a Hop-On Hop-Off bus service. The bus not will stop at any stops on the route.
    Your ticket is valid for one entire loop only.
    The full loop tour can take up to 120 minutes (subject to traffic on the day).
    There will be no breaks during the tour.

    Boat Ride, included with 24hrs/48hrs bus ticket only:

    Only valid with the 24hrs or 48hrs bus ticket.
    Operated by City Cruises
    Boats leave every 30 minutes from: Westminster Pier to Tower Millennium Pier or vice versa
    Your ticket will be valid for one way journey only and not for a return trip.
    Your one way boat ride ticket is valid from:
    -Westminster Pier to Tower Millennium Pier or vice versa.
    River Cruise Route Map and Timetable
    Open All Year except 24, 25, 26 December and 1st January.

    Free Walking Tours, included with 24hrs/48hrs bus ticket only:

    Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
    Start time: 3:30pm daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
    Finish time: 5pm 
    Departure Point and Directions: Tower Hill Tram. Trinity Square. London EC3N 4TH. This is the ice cream stall outside Tower Hill Underground Station exit.
    Return Location: Near Liverpool Street Underground Station

    Royal Walking Tour
    Start time: 10am daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
    Finish: 12pm
    Departure Point: Tourist Bus Stop outside The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA (Nearest underground station: Victoria and Green Park)
    Return Point: Westminster Abbey (Nearest underground station: Westminster Station)

    Please note:

    Buckingham Palace:
    For safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms. They must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby-carriers are available for loan.
    A one-way system operates along the entire visitor route for safety reasons.
    Use of mobile phones are permitted in the Palace Garden. Mobile phones must be switched off elsewhere on the visitor route.
    Photography is not permitted inside Buckingham Palace.
    Can be cancelled up to 72 hours before travel and get a full refund.
    Clients that require mobility access must book directly with Buckingham Palace.
    Tickets purchased from Golden Tours cannot be converted into a 1-Year Pass.
    Audio tours are included in the admission price and are available in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese and British Sign Language (BSL) with subtitles.

    Golden Tours Bus:
    Live Guide are subject to availability on day.
    Audio guides will be available in 11 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic).
    No restroom available on board.
    No food will be provided on this tour.

    HIGHLIGHTS
    MORE INFORMATION

    Buckingham Palace

    Buckingham Palace, the grand and iconic London residence of His Majesty the King is an absolute must-see on any visit to London. A fully working royal palace, housing not only The King, but serving as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household.

    The 19 State Rooms are exquisitely furnished with fine examples of French and English antique furniture and display some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including works by Rubens, Canaletto and Rembrandt, sculpture by Canova and porcelain by Sèvres.

    The Garden
    Often called the ‘walled oasis in the middle of London', the gardens of Buckingham Palace are a true sight to behold. Home to 30 different species of bird and over 350 different wild flowers, there is plenty to see and enjoy. Visitors finish their tour with a walk along the south side of the garden, taking in views of the famous lake and the west front of the palace.

    1 Day, 24 Hours, or 48 Hours Hop on Hop off Bus

    Explore the wonderful sights of London with a hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour. Enjoy the freedom to see everything London has to offer – jump on and off at your leisure.

    See the most iconic of London landmarks such as Big Ben, The London Eye, The Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey and The Tower of London.

    You can use any of the routes available:

    The Classic Tour (Blue route): Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter.

    The Classic Tour (Red route): Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter.

    The Essential Tour (Orange route): Passes Madame Tussauds and Kings Cross, as well as Hyde Park and Regents Park, two of the prettiest parks in London.

    The Morning and Evening Drop off Service (Yellow and Green routes): buses will pick guests from popular hotel areas and bring them to Central London in the morning and drop them off by the end of the day.

    Click here to see Hop on Hop off map and timetable.

    With the purchase of a 24hr or 48hr Hop on Hop off Bus tour, you will also enjoy a FREE one-way River Thames Boat Ride!

    Boat Ride available with the 24hrs/48hrs Hop on Hop off bus tour:

    Enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames with this City Cruises boat ride. Departing from Westminster taking you to Tower Millennium Pier, or vice versa, you’ll get to soak in panoramic views of the capital’s most iconic landmarks for a sightseeing experience like no other! Discover fascinating facts as you cruise with live commentary from the captain or audio guide.

    River Cruise Route Map and Timetable

    Open Top London Bus Tour with Live Guide and London by Night

    Sit back and relax as one of our well-ventilated open-top buses reconnects you with your favourite London landmarks. Glide past the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus in this 90 minute fully guided tour of Central London.

    This tour is not Hop-On Hop-Off and guests will be required to remain on the same bus for the duration of the tour.

    Join us in reconnecting with this great city! With a live guide on most routes, you'll be entertained and informed throughout the tour. There are also audio guides available on board.

    Click here to view route map

    The Open Top London Bus Tour with Live Guide departs hourly from 10am to 5pm, and London by Night departs at 7pm and 8pm. Please note tour can take up between 90 to 120 minutes (subject to traffic on the day).

    Image credits: Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III

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