Guided Tours

The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace Tickets

Royal guard with horse in ceremonial attire at Buckingham Palace.

Visitors using audio guides at Buckingham Palace with a royal carriage in the background.

Royal carriage with ornate gold details and tourists observing at Buckingham Palace.

Visitors observing a white horse in harness at the Royal Mews stables.

Duration

1 hr - 4 hrs

Free cancellation

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

Guided tour

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.

Entry ticket to the Royal Mews

Multimedia guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish

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
Benalleg N
Couple
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Yesterday
Great, easy acces , good explanation.
Leita J
Solo
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Apr 2026
I enjoyed seeing the carriages close up and self touring at my own pace.
Carmen B
Family
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Mar 2026
It is a unique experience to take a look behind the scenes.
Michał M
Solo
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Nov 2025
The Royal Mews was a quiet, pleasant stop. The Gold State Coach is quite something—big, detailed, and still in use. It was a nice addition to the palace visit
Margaret S
Couple
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Oct 2025
Phenomenal tour' guides were amazing i loved seeing the coaches- 10/10. Our tour guide was very thorough and gave in depth details to the history and fun facts about the royal mews.

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.

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.