⭐ Highlight
Buckingham Palace
The monarch's London home and the Changing of the Guard at the famous gates.
Typical duration
45 min
Price
Free outside; State Rooms around £33 in summer (≈ €39 / $42)
From port
40 km / 24.9 mi
Transfer time
90 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
medium
👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Late morning for the Changing of the Guard (check the schedule).
Buckingham Palace is the sovereign's official London residence, its forecourt the stage for the Changing of the Guard (most days in summer, alternate days off-season - check before you go). The State Rooms open to visitors for a few weeks each summer. It sits between Green Park and St James's Park, a short Tube hop from the City.
Getting there from the port
Train to Fenchurch Street, then Tube to Green Park or Victoria.
🚌 Best transport: train💶 Cost: About £7 train plus a Tube fare each way