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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1A 1AA, England (Mayfair / St James's / Piccadilly / Green Park )
44 20 7839 1377
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Ranked #83 of 890 attractions in London
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Type: Castles, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Gardens
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, City walk sightseeing
Owner description: Surrounded by vast parklands and gardens, this grand palace has been the Royal London residence since Queen Victoria's time, and contains priceless... more » Owner description: Surrounded by vast parklands and gardens, this grand palace has been the Royal London residence since Queen Victoria's time, and contains priceless works of art, fine furniture and decorations that form part of the Royal Collection. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

It's a must see and hey London is expensive and this is free! In the summer they offer tours which would be amazing. However, right now you can only view from outside the gates.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

It's not like you can go in or anything but you have to see it if you are in London. The fountain outside the gates is beautiful! Great photo op.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

We got there 45 minutes before the changing of the guard (on a Saturday). It was so packed we couldn't even see through the gate, much less see the guards. We settled for a place across the street so we could at least see the guard coming in, then we set off for the Guard museum, and happened across Dismissal... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

i wasn't planning on going but since my Friends are going so i tagged along. we got there at about 10:40 and found out the next guard changing would be at 11:30 so we hanged around to see it. unless you go ready and got a good spot along the gate, otherwise stay around the fountain would be good, and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Buckingham Palace, is all I need say! Who would not come to London not want to visit! Try and spot a royal though, could be pretty tough

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Everyone should find the time to enjoy this tour. It is very interesting, beautiful, powerful and amazing. It probably took a good half day to see everything, the grounds are truly glorious and you are allowed to walk around without a guide, you also may take photos. The palace is open in August for a couple of weeks, so plan... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

It was raining and windy but we still had to walk to the gates and enjoy where we were. You should as well.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

great to see inside the palace. It is amazing. Full of wonderful & interesting things.Great guides who really know the details of everything that is on show, Nothing too much trouble . Had a fabulous visit . Did the evening tour which included a glass of champagne on the terrace overlooking the gardens at the end of the tour around

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We visited at 7pm the night of the London marathon therefore there was fences up around the palace and the fountain which was a bit of a shame but it did not block our view of the Palace. Its a lot bigger than I thought it was going to be. I have seen it on TV yet it still took... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Even if you don't really want to see, what is a trip to London without it! I wish the tours were offered all year round instead of just the summer months. If you are visiting in the summer, it is worth the trip inside. As far as other palaces I've been it's the small area that you actually get to... More

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