St. James's Palace Tours and Tickets

See the city your way and feel like a local as you hit the road with your own virtual tour guide. Choose 2-seat convertible or 4-seater with panoramic roof and explore London's nooks and crannies as well as the capital's landmark sights. The city is yours to discover and with our unique GPS-based guide it's like having a true Londoner entertaining you. Our witty, enthralling commentary unlocks the capital's lesser-known secrets and stories, each turn unearthing a fresh tale of this city's rich history and culture. Your journey begins at our Park Lane HQ and takes 90 minutes, during which time you'll mix with high society in Mayfair, take in the buzzing streets of Soho and experience the majesty of Buckingham Palace, among many other sights. Tours are best experienced self-drive, as seen on BBC1's The One Show, but if you prefer, leave the driving to us and we'll provide a Yonda driver. Either way, it's the most fun you can have in a car - well almost!

Visiting London for the first time? This introductory walking tour offers the perfect crash course in the city's key highlights and major historical events. Meet your guide just outside the Westminster Underground station, and follow them to world-famous landmarks ranging from Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament to Downing Street and Trafalgar Square. As you wander, learn more about the city's backstory. The tour concludes at Golden Jubilee Bridge: an ideal vantage point for panoramic city views.

This fascinating tour of two of the most well loved areas of London, St James' and Mayfair, lasts for 3 - 3.5 hours.  The centrepiece of St James' is the majestic palace built by Henry VIII and as you meander the streets in the shadow of its great gate-tower, you will pass the gentlemen's clubs and elegant outfitters which have been a mecca to royals and gentlemen alike for centuries. Walk a little further north and the tour takes you past the luxurious houses, beautiful gardens and exclusive shops of aristocratic Mayfair before arriving in Shepherd Market which used to be the home to Mayfair's thriving sex industry. On this tour, you can pop in to a variety of shops admiring exquisite displays of china, glass and silverware in one and smelling the delightful aromas of over 150 artisan cheeses in another.   You might even get a sample to enjoy?! No food or drink is included in the cost of this tour.

Delve into the dark recesses of London's haunted history on this 2.5-hour ghost walking tour. With your (slightly ghoulish) local guide, learn about London's most deranged characters like Jack the Ripper and Henry VIII, and visit its most infamous and eerie locations including the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and St Jame's Place. By the end, you'll see London in a different (and more sinister!) light.

Make the most of your time in London with a private tour that crams all the city's best bits into just three hours. Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace; stroll through the royal parks and along the Thames riverside, and snap photos of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square.

Active travelers and running enthusiasts will love this fast-paced tour that combines keeping fit and one of London's most iconic activities: the Changing of the Guard. Most tourists stand around for hours (often in the cold) waiting for the ceremony, only to end up not seeing very much. On this tour you will run between the three palaces and two barracks where the performances take place. You won't miss a thing.

Check off all your must-visit sights on a full-day private London walking tour - ideal for first-time visitors or families. Learn about London's rich history as you pass landmarks like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square, pose for photos by Tower Bridge and watch the Changing of The Guard at Buckingham Palace. Customise your tour to suit your interests and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide, with time to see the Tate Modern, St Paul's Cathedral and The Shard, or sample street food at Borough Market.

Discover the grandeur of London aboard the open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. With your 1-, 2-, or 3-day ticket, design a personal itinerary with dozens of possible stops, including Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St. Paul's Cathedral, and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and onboard commentary as you view the city's highlights. Hop off to enjoy a free walking tours and a River Thames cruise.

Discover London's royal heritage and sample traditional English specialties on this 3.5-hour food tasting tour. Take a walking tour of the Royal Parks, Piccadilly Circus, and St James Palace; watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace; and enjoy cheese tasting, afternoon tea, and other British favorites.

Designed to orient first-time visitors, this 4-hour London walking tour allows you to explore England's capital in a small group limited to ten people. Traveling on public transport and on foot, you'll tick off top London attractions such as the Tower of London, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square. Plus, you'll witness a Changing of the Guard Ceremony outside of Buckingham Palace (on days the ceremony is performed). This tour does not offer interior visits of the sights.

See the best of London without the stress of rigid tour times and massive crowds on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. With your flexible, single-day pass, pick any date you'd like to hop aboard the double-decker, open-top bus for a comfortable sightseeing excursion. Great for kids and adults, your pass offers three route options with stops at main attractions like Big Ben, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and more. Bonus features include three city walking tours, a River Thames cruise and local discounts.

Follow the path of the British monarchy on a tour of St. James's Park, known as London's 'Royal Village' thanks to the ring of palaces surrounding this leafy retreat. Hear what goes on inside Buckingham Palace and other regal residences, and window shop at exclusive boutiques favored by the royal family. A top-rated guide reveals that there's much more than meets the eye in this ritzy enclave.

See London's green spaces and stately sites on a 3-hour bike tour, which allows you to cover more ground than you would by walking but still be outside to catch all the views. With a guide, you'll pedal past royal residences such as Kensington Palace and St. James's Palace and ride through Hyde Park, home to the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain. When booking, you have the choice of either a standard bike or electric bike.

Get up close to the iconic Royal Guards on this interactive 1.5-hour walking tour of London. Learn about London's royal heritage as you pass sights like Pall Mall, the Duke of York Column, the Royal Society and Marlborough House, then enjoy a prime view of the famous Changing of the Guards ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Not only will you see the military bands and marching guards, you'll also get to march alongside the Old Guard, as they head from St James Palace to Wellington Barracks.