Buckingham Palace ticket prices, summer 2026
The standard ticket is for the State Rooms during the summer opening, which ran from 9 July to 27 September 2026. You book a time slot, and the Royal Collection Trust recommends booking ahead. Adults paid £33 in advance and £37 on the day. Prices are per person and in pounds.
The King's Gallery and the Royal Mews have their own tickets. A State Rooms ticket does not include them, and theirs do not include the palace. This site does not sell tickets. It explains what exists so you can choose.
State Rooms prices by visitor type
Summer 2026, 9 July to 27 September. Prices in pounds per person.
| Visitor | In advance | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | £33.00 | £37.00 |
| Young adults aged 18 to 24 | £21.50 | £24.50 |
| Children aged 5 to 17 | £16.50 | £18.50 |
| People with a disability | £16.50 | £18.50 |
| Access companion | Free | Free |
| Children under 5 | Free | Free |
These are the summer 2026 prices. Each season has its own prices and dates, so check the current price when you book. Resellers, phone bookings and changes can add fees of their own, so read the total at checkout.
Our picks: tickets and entry
State Rooms entry with an audio guide, with a guided walk, and the separate Royal Mews ticket.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in British pounds (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
State Rooms tickets with a guided London walk
Pre-booked State Rooms tickets, a local English-speaking guide for a walk through royal London, and the palace audio guide. The rooms are open in the summer season only.
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State Rooms entry with audio guide and app
State Rooms entry with the palace audio guide and a Royal London audio app, without a live guide. You bring your own headphones and phone for the app; the rooms are open in the summer season only.
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Royal Mews entry with multimedia tour
Entry to the Royal Mews with a multimedia tour in nine languages. The ticket covers the Mews only, not the State Rooms.
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State Rooms entry tickets, walking tours and combinations, with live prices and availability. Check which options include State Rooms entry.
Other tickets and combinations
Each line is its own product. Adult, 18 to 24, 5 to 17 and disability prices in pounds.
| Ticket | Adult | 18 to 24 | 5 to 17 | Disability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Rooms and Garden Highlights Tour, 11 July to 27 September 2026 | £48.00 | £31.20 | £24.00 | £24.00 |
| King's Gallery 2026 | £22.00 | £14.00 | £11.00 | £11.00 |
| King's Gallery 2027 | £24.00 | £15.50 | £12.00 | £12.00 |
| Royal Mews, 5 March to 1 November 2026 | £18.00 | £12.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 |
| East Wing Exclusive Guided Tour, 6 November 2026 to 31 January 2027 | £100.00 | – | – | – |
Children under 5 and access companions enter the Garden Highlights combination, the Gallery and the Mews free. A combined Royal Day Out ticket for the State Rooms, the Gallery and the Mews was offered for 9 July to 27 September 2026: adults £65.70 in advance and £69.30 on the day, 18 to 24 £42.70 and £45.40, 5 to 17 £32.80 and £34.60. Combinations change from season to season, so check which one is on sale. More on the venues: King's Gallery, Royal Mews and garden.
The winter East Wing tour
A guided way in when the summer opening is over.
The East Wing Exclusive Guided Tour is announced for 6 November 2026 to 31 January 2027, Friday to Monday, plus 22, 23, 29, 30 and 31 December. It does not run on 20 November, 25 December or 26 December. Start times fall between 10:00 and 15:30. The tour lasts 90 minutes, takes at most 20 people and is in English for adults only. You must book ahead.
The State Rooms are not part of it. The Centre Room looks onto the balcony, but standing on it is not promised. A free companion place for a disabled visitor is booked separately. The operator does not sell this tour on to tour companies or travel agents, so a similar-sounding offer elsewhere is a different product.
The 12-month pass
One ticket, several visits, with conditions.
Eligible tickets bought directly from the Royal Collection Trust can be turned into a pass valid for 12 months from your first visit. You use it on public opening days, subject to availability, and it is not transferable. Booking a return visit by phone costs a £2 transaction fee. Without a booking you can only enter if there is room that day. Bring the signed original ticket and proof of your signature.
Reseller and tour operator tickets, free tickets and £1 tickets are excluded. A special guided tour is not automatically repeatable either. The East Wing tour ticket covers the normal summer visit, not a second guided tour.
Buying tips
Things that save money or avoid a wrong purchase.
Check what is included
The word palace tour alone does not mean you go inside. Look for State Rooms entry in the list of inclusions, and compare the price with the £33 base ticket.
Tours compared →Book Gallery dates early
The Gallery holds no tickets back for walk-up visitors and keeps no waiting list for sold-out days. Because of demand, book ahead.
King's Gallery →Plan for access
The normal State Rooms route is not step-free. Book the accessible route through the Specialist Sales Team, and ask for accessible parking at least 3 full working days ahead.
Opening times →Match tickets to dates
A summer ticket works only in the summer window. Check the dates before you plan a winter trip.
Best time to visit →Buckingham Palace tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is a Buckingham Palace ticket?
For the summer 2026 State Rooms visit, adults paid £33 in advance and £37 on the day. Young adults aged 18 to 24 paid £21.50 and £24.50, and children aged 5 to 17 paid £16.50 and £18.50. Children under 5 were free.
Does a King's Gallery or Royal Mews ticket include the palace?
No. The State Rooms, the Gallery and the Mews are separate visits with separate tickets. A combined ticket exists in some seasons.
Can I buy a ticket on the day?
Yes, at the on-the-day price, if capacity remains. Summer visits use time slots, so booking ahead is the safer plan. The Gallery holds no tickets back for walk-ups.
Is the annual pass included with every ticket?
No. Only eligible tickets bought directly from the Royal Collection Trust can be converted. Reseller tickets, free tickets and £1 tickets are excluded, and the pass cannot be passed on.
Can I get in with only a tour ticket?
Only if the tour lists State Rooms entry. Many walking tours stay outside the palace. External guides are not allowed to lead groups through the palace rooms.
What do I do if the summer opening is over?
Look at the King's Gallery, which is open daily during its current exhibition, or the East Wing tour from 6 November 2026. See the opening times for the full picture.