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    The tea tin with gin and tonic with reusable water bottles.
    Jill S.

    Recommend booking a head of time. I also recommend going in September because it's not as hot and humid. Watch the changing of the guard and the parade before the tour. It's quite nice. Get there early and try and stand next to the main opening for the best view. I am typically not one for tours because I am disabled and standing is painful. However there are accommodations and it's easy access. Photos are strictly prohibited. There is quite a bit of walking and there is no air controlled climate so bring a personal fan. I can only imagine state dinners in the rooms are horrid to endure because of how stuffy it gets. It can be very crowded in the rooms but you get to see amazing paintings. Don't touch objects that's just rude and several times people were caught do it even when prohibitions are posted every where. There were several paintings I truly enjoyed seeing in real life. Books don't do them justice. Our price of admission goes towards the upkeep of the art and that was nice to know. At the end there is a place you can purchase a "tea tin" with tea sandwiches which you can buy a gin and tonic, champagne or just a keep sake water bottle. Plenty of places to sit. Look for the discount section in the gift shop. In the gift shoot there is a pic of the royal family you can take a pic of yourself with them. There is also a picture place as you leave the tour but there is a line so gift shop is easiest to take a pic and place. Also stop and enjoy an ice cream on your way out as you walk through the park.

    Annette M.

    During the months of August and September visitors to London can tour the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace and also the private gardens by making reservations through The Royal Collection Trust online. We enjoyed seeing the ornate rooms full of artwork , the Throne Room and more. You use a self guided audio headset which is available in many languages and take as long as you want inside. We chose to add on the Palace Garden tour but keep in mind that photography is not allowed inside the Palace or in the gardens.

    Jennifer J.

    First time seeing Buckingham palace. I've watched videos prior to my visit and it was suggested to come at least an hour early to the start of the changing of the guards, which is around 10:45-11:00am, and they weren't kidding. This place was packed! The best view of course, is by the gate, so securing a spot there and holding it for hours was necessary, however, there are those people that don't care that you've waited for such a long time and will push you to get a good spot. That's what I dealt with. Pushy, inconsiderate tourists who will step on your shoes and almost elbow you in the face and even rest their arm on your head to get a good view on their camera. Yup! People are ridiculous! Aside from that craziness, it was a great thing to see. This place is enormous and to know that many royal events took place here and continue to take place is nice to know when it comes to history. Definitely a place to visit when in London, but again, secure a spot early on and keep in mind how others might act around you just to get a view.

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    Brian R.

    We didn't get to go in but just seeing it is awe inspiring. My wife cried again at being here. One of the most impressive places I have ever been to. Next time we will plan better and get tickets in advance.

    Phil H.

    Historic piece of royalty and an absolute must see when in London. If you time it right you can view the changing of the guard which is always fun. If you have time when being a tourist and out sightseeing do a tour here if one is available. Always a good spot for pictures but be prepared for many others also doing the same. Both times I have been in London we made sure to visit the Palace.

    Dede C.

    We toured the interior state rooms of Buckingham Palace and it was fantastic. You unfortunately cannot take any photos but seeing the various rooms and having the included audio tour was really a bucket list item. Walking in the steps of the royals and seeing the art room and throne room and others along with select antiquities was a 10 out of 10. Small bags only. Lots of security as you can imagine.

    Katherine A.

    Visiting the iconic Buckingham Palace was a must do on my trip to London. We planned our visit as part of a walking tour through St. James Park. We weren't alone. Hundreds of visitors were taking selfies in front of the massive gold and black gates. Everyone was hoping to get a glimpse of royalty that might pass through the massive black and gold gates. The palace from the Mall vantage point is a neoclassical addition that was completed in 1913. The famous balcony where I watched the Queen appear for decades is the central focal point. There is no charge for a walk by visit, but for a fee, you can tour parts of the inside.

    Cin V.

    An iconic moment if visiting London. Lots of tourists though, so either get there early for the changing of guards ceremony or go any other time to observe. This was my first time here and won't be my last (if I'm ever in the area again).

    Juices2240 S.

    This was everything I imagined. I arrived at 9:45am to get the best view. The changing of the guards started promptly at 11am. The best part is the marching band playing tribute to Dolly Parton.

    Michelle D.

    While visiting London, I had to see Buckingham Palace! My friends and I were walking the city and the Palace was about a 25 minute walk from the tube station. Well worth it! I was told when the national flag was full staff that meant King Charles was present. That was pretty cool as it was full staff;))) The gardens leading up to and in front of Buckingham were gorgeous! The gates, trimmed in gold, were spectacular! I was able to see a few guards in front marching back and forth. No guards were outside the gate. I watched a gate open and saw someone important, I can only assume, drive inside. I watched The Crown on Netflix several years back and wished I could have toured the inside. But it was still great to see in person! If you get the chance take it!

    Van D.

    The Buckingham Palace is official living quarters of the monarchs of the UK, so this is where King Charles is living. If you visit London during the summer months, you can actually get tickets to visit the inside of the Buckingham Palace. Most people like to come by the Buckingham Palace to see the formal changing of the guards. You can observe the full ceremony on Mon, Wed, Fri at 11am or a less formal version on Tues, Thurs, and Sat at 3pm. I hear it gets packed so you need to arrive an hour early to get a good spot. I personally didn't care to see all of that so I just swung by when it was convenient for my schedule. It's a palace. It's grand and pretty. I saw it, I took some photos, I left. No need to stay for hours and hours to burn vacation time. Even avoiding those prime times, I still found this landmark to be overly crowded and stressful. I think you should at least do a quick walk by, if not the whole experience, but manage expectations.

    Tricia A.

    This was a must see for me when we visited London, so I was looking to reserve tickets for the tour inside back in January when our trip wasn't until August. I'm glad I did because even that far ahead I saw time slots already selling out. And since I did plan so far in advance, I was also able to get us tickets for the special East Wing tour that included the room behind the big balcony the royal family steps out onto to wave to the crowds. However, there was some confusion as to where to line up. There's a line for the regular tour that's on the left side of the palace if you're facing it. There's another lesser known line on the right side of the palace if you also bought tickets for the special tour. There were 2 women ahead of me who were as confused as I was so we wandered around together. Someone told them to go to the general line, but that didn't sound right to me, so I kept asking and was told by an actual docent, not a security guard, to go to the special line, but at that point I noticed that the 2 women had taken off and abandoned me, which I'm sure they regret now. While standing in the correct line, they did a head count and those 2 women were missing, so the tour went on without them. They did the special East Wing tour first and we got to see the ornate Oriental rooms behind the famous balcony and the mirrored and gold laden hallways along the way. Afterwards, we were allowed to join the rest of the crowds doing a self guided tour through the rest of the palace. On that first floor there's public restrooms and I highly suggest going there first because if you're on the upper floors, it's going to be more work for you and the docents since the self guided tour is roped off and one way only. Plus, how often do you get to say you went to the bathroom, or used the loo, in Buckingham Palace? It's unfortunate that photos aren't allowed inside because everything truly is gorgeous, but I could see how it would cause a traffic jam because everyone would be stopping to take hundreds of photos. Once you're outside, you're free to take all the photos you want and they also did a photo op where you can take your picture in front of a poster that makes it looks like you're on the balcony with the royal family. There's also a cafe, a souvenir store, and gardens in the backyard that you can enjoy. On a separate day we came to watch the captain's inspection which is like the changing of the guards, but without the parade and the guards stayed behind the gates. What you get really depends on the day's schedule, so I highly recommend checking it out online ahead of time. That way you know if it's even happening based on the weather and if so, what days and times. If you don't mind being far away, I recommend finding a spot on the stairs of the marble statue in front of the palace. That way you get a view above the gates and you're not squished between the crowds of other spectators. The closest public restrooms, though, were at the nearby park, but even then that was troublesome because the closest one was for children only and the adults one required payment. Plus, the janitors there were extremely ill tempered and rude, like they just had had it with tourists. This is such a quintessential London tourist spot unless you could care less about such things or the royal family. However, if this is what you're into like I am, do your homework online and make sure to reserve tickets as far in advance as you can. You can't avoid the crowds unless I suppose you come in the dead of winter, but once you're back home it'll be all worth it in the end.

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    Kyle B.

    Great experience of seeing the changing of the guards that I would recommend for everyone. It is a long process and attracts thousands of people. Check to see which days it takes place and plan to get there early.

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