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The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace Tickets

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9:30am - 7:30pm

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Jennifer G

Family

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Last week

V good experience. Engaging and interesting guide, good value for cost of visit. We appreciated the friendly and helpful attitude of all the staff we encountered.

Step into the behind-the-scenes world of palace ceremony and discover how staff, stables, and yards support grand state processions in London at the Buckingham Palace Royal Mews.

On arrival, show your ticket, pick up a multimedia guide in one of nine languages, then follow the marked visitor route at your own pace.

Your ticket gives entry to halls of cars and coaches, including the Gold State Coach and Diamond Jubilee State Coach.

Meet horses in stables, climb into a replica Landau, tack a wooden pony, join Warden-led tours, and follow family trails and interactive displays.

Upgrade your tickets to follow a local English-speaking guide for a walking tour of Westminster and get the best views of the Changing the Guard ceremony.

Entry ticket to The Royal Mews (March 5 to November 1, 2026)

Access to the Diamond Jubilee State Coach and the Gold State Coach, used at every coronation since 1831

See some of The King's horses that draw the coaches and carriages

Multimedia guide in 9 languages (Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian)

Small group of max. 10 participants

Additional paid upgrades:

Walking tour of Westminster

Changing the Guard ceremony

Local English-speaking guide

Food and drink

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Jennifer G
Family
Verified booking
Last week
V good experience. Engaging and interesting guide, good value for cost of visit. We appreciated the friendly and helpful attitude of all the staff we encountered.
Mr Trevor W
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
The royal mews, was wonderful ,well worth a visit , we have been before many years ago, the guide was very informative, the coaches and carriages were superb.
Fabrice, T
Family
Verified booking
Last week
A very beautiful site, but it's a shame there weren't any baby goats to see, even though the carriages are impressive.
Janet O
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Was very well set out everyone very friendly and very knowledgeable . Very enjoyable .
Darryl T
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Loved the knoof Ian the tour guide

Explore the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace with an entrance ticket, multimedia tour in 9 languages, and an optional Westminster walking tour.

Getting started

Present your entrance ticket to the Royal Mews at the admission point and pass through airport-style security checks, keeping bags light and closed. After entry, collect your multimedia tour in 9 languages from the designated area. Then follow the mostly outdoor but covered visitor route to begin exploring the working stables and carriage areas at your own pace.

What to expect

Royal Mews

This is the working home of the royal collection of carriages, coaches, and some horses that support ceremonial duties for Buckingham Palace.

Features:

Iconic royal carriages: See carriages and cars used by the Royal Family, including the Gold State Coach and the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, which are prepared here for major state occasions and royal processions.

Meet the royal horses: Spend time in the carriage horses and stables area, where the working horses are based when supporting ceremonial duties from the Mews.

Interactive experiences: Try out a royal carriage in the replica Landau and practice tacking up a wooden pony, which provides hands-on ways to understand how horses and vehicles are prepared for processions. Explore interactive displays, a family multimedia guide, and downloadable educational resources for children and families, along with special family activities and trails that are free with standard admission.

Multimedia commentary: Use the free multimedia guide, available in 9 languages and offering British Sign Language, subtitles, and audio-descriptive options, to learn about royal transportation and the history of the Mews as you move through each space.

Extras

Westminster tour: Upgrade your tickets for front-row views of the Changing the Guard ceremony and a guided walking tour of Westminster with an expert English-speaking guide.

What to bring

Carry only bottled water if you wish to drink inside the Royal Mews.

What’s not allowed

Do not eat or drink inside the Royal Mews, except for bottled water.

Place all drinks and food in closed bags before admission.

Large bags are not allowed on this experience.

Do not carry pen-knives or scissors, as these are prohibited.

Avoid loud mobile phone use and consider other visitors.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Selfie sticks cannot be used near the horses.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Use the accessible toilet and Changing Space available on-site.

Make use of the seating available throughout your visit.

Use the downloadable sensory map and photo journey to plan your visit.

Expect support from Wardens, who are Dementia Friends.

Additional information

Expect airport-style security checks for you and your belongings on arrival. Bring as little as possible to help speed up security screening.

London Blue Badge Guides can guide only at two points in the Main Quadrangle.

Plan for some wait time when lining up for the experience, especially on weekends and holidays.

The Changing the Foot Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (subject to availability). On other days, you will see the Changing the Horse Guard instead.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.