4.5
Castles & palaces
Buckingham Palace
London, United Kingdom
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch, built in 1837 on the site of the former Buckingham House. Its 775 rooms include 19 State Rooms that open to visitors each summer. The Changing of the Guard, a ceremonial spectacle, draws thousands to the forecourt.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Timed tickets only, book ahead
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best months
- Jul–Aug
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