subject: Buckingham Palace: The Regal Residence [print this page] As iconic an image of London as bright-red telephone boxes and double-decker buses, Buckingham Palace is a must-see attraction on any London sightseeing tour.
The Queen's official London residence stands proudly at the end of the tree-lined Mall, a magnificent 18th-century townhouse surrounded by the leafy environs of regal St James's Park.
Buckingham Palace is currently abuzz with news of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The royal marriage of the future King and Queen of England is due to take place next spring or summer and you can be sure that many of the celebrations will centre around the palace during this historic event. Expect spectacular fireworks, big-name music and crowds thronging the Mall in the hope of glimpsing the royal couple.
Golden Tours, London's leading sightseeing company, offers a full range of tours to let you experience the magic of Buckingham Palace for yourself. Like the Changing of the Guard a not-to-be-missed royal feast of bearskin hats and red tunics which takes place daily. Here are a few suggestions for Buckingham Palace Tours you'll never forget.
Buckingham Palace Tours inside the palace!
Open for just eight weeks a year, Buckingham Palace's sumptuous State Rooms encompass an opulent grand ballroom and the Queen's dazzling throne room, used on official occasions by The Queen to entertain her guests. Wrap up your royal experience with a stroll through the palace's stunning south garden, or add afternoon tea at Chez Gerard or London's famous Grosvenor Victoria Hotel to your experience!
The Total London Experience
Not just a Buckingham Palace tour but the ultimate in London sightseeing tours! Snap the Changing of the Guard as the Queen's footmen march to the Palace in perfect time to the rousing military band. Then enjoy a coach tour of London's must-see sights including the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and more!
Sights and Sounds of London
A right royal experience awaits on this fantastic London bus tour, featuring a panoramic tour of Westminster before calling at Buckingham Palace in time for the iconic Changing of the Guard. This London tour also includes an exclusive visit to the Household Cavalry Museum, where you can dress to impress in the iconic red tunic of the regiment for a photo opportunity you'll never forget!
Golden Tours offers not only these special Buckingham Palace Tours, but also many more London Sightseeing Tours and fun trips outside the capital! Treat yourself to a luxury river cruise to get a fresh perspective on London's most famous monuments, including spectacular St Paul's Cathedral, the brooding Tower of London and the London Eye Europe's largest observation wheel with stunning views across the city and beyond.
If you want to escape the city's hustle and bustle, why not head out of town on one of Golden Tours' many great day trips? The Windsor, Bath and Stonehenge Tour whisks you out of London to three of England's best-loved sites in just one day. Another smart choice is the Stratford, Oxford and Cotswolds Tour which showcases Shakespeare's birthplace and the famous city of dreaming spires, and includes a drive through one of England's finest countryside gems: the beautiful Cotswolds.
