Skip the Line: Buckingham Palace Tour

See where Her Majesty the Queen lives and take a fast-track tour of Buckingham Palace. Even better, by booking your tour ahead of time you'll jump the queue. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation!

See where Her Majesty the Queen lives and take a tour of Buckingham Palace. Even better, by booking your tour ahead of time you'll jump the queue. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation. Open for a limited time from July 29 to September 29.

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837, and today it is the Queen's official residence. The palace hosts many official events and receptions held by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family. When The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's nineteen state rooms open for a limited time.

The State Rooms form the heart of the working palace. They are lavishly furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection, with paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer and Canaletto. You'll also see exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. We recommend spending 2 hours visiting Buckingham Palace.

The free audio tour provides an introduction to centuries of royal history, including interviews with royal household staff about the every-day activities of the working palace.

Complete your royal experience and upgrade to Afternoon Tea at Grosvenor House. Quintessentially English, Afternoon Tea in The Park Room (4:30pm) is a must during your stay in London, with two indulgent options for you to choose from:

• West Country Cream Tea - Plain and raisin buttermilk scones, Cornish strawberry jam and comb honey, Devonshire farmhouse clotted cream and a choice of tea.
• Anna's Afternoon Tea - A complete afternoon tea experience, including a selection of finger sandwiches, plain and raisin buttermilk scones with Devonshire clotted cream and Cornish strawberry jam, a selection of cream puffs and French pastries, and a choice of tea.

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