01 / Royal State Rooms
Buckingham Palace
Step inside the ceremonial heart of royal London. Choose a State Rooms ticket if the interiors are the reason for your visit.
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Royal London, thoughtfully planned.
London palace tickets & royal day trips
Compare Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace and the Tower of London. Know what you are booking before you choose your tickets.
A little planning. A much better day.WestminsterBuckingham Palace
MAKE IT YOUR KIND OF DAY
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Find your kind of royal London. Start with the experience you want to have.
02 / A royal day trip
Windsor Castle
Make a day of the castle, State Apartments and Windsor itself. Decide between independent entry and a tour with transport from London.
Working royal castleExplore & compare
03 / Tudor history and gardens
Hampton Court Palace
Explore Tudor courtyards and the palace gardens at a gentler pace. This is a destination to linger in, rather than a quick photo stop.
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04 / A palace and park day
Kensington Palace
Pair a visit to historic royal rooms with time in Kensington Gardens. A practical choice when you want a palace experience within a relaxed London day.
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05 / Crown Jewels and fortress history
Tower of London
Add a royal fortress to your shortlist. The Tower offers a very different day from the furnished apartments and gardens of London’s palaces.
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LESS GUESSWORK
Know what you’re booking.
Entry, guided visits and extras can mean very different things. Our comparisons explain what to look for.
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THE DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
Buckingham Palace vs Windsor Castle: Which Should You Visit?
Choose Buckingham Palace for ceremonial interiors in central London. Choose Windsor for a castle-focused day outside the city. Your travel date may decide the question before your preferences do.
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London Palaces: which option should you choose?
Clear recommendations, with a reason to choose each experience.
Buckingham Palace vs Windsor Castle: Which Should You Visit?
Choose Buckingham Palace for ceremonial interiors in central London. Choose Windsor for a castle-focused day outside the city. Your travel date may decide the question before your preferences do.
Read the comparison →Windsor Castle vs Hampton Court Palace: Tickets & Day Trips
Choose Windsor for a working royal castle and the surrounding town. Choose Hampton Court for Tudor history and gardens. Both deserve more than a rushed stop.
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Kensington Palace vs Hampton Court: Which Fits Your London Trip?
Kensington suits a palace visit within a central London park day. Hampton Court suits a larger outing built around the palace and its gardens.
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Which palace or castle is right for you?
Start with what matters most. We’ll suggest a fit and explain the tradeoff.
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BEFORE YOU BOOK
All visitor guides →Plan your London visit
The practical details that make the day run more smoothly.
PLANNING GUIDE 1
London Palace Itinerary: Plan One or Two Royal Days
Build each day around one main ticketed attraction. Add nearby free outdoor time, and keep Windsor clearly separate as a trip outside London.
Plan your visit →PLANNING GUIDE 2
London Palace Tickets: Entry, Guided Tours & Transport Explained
The cheapest-looking royal tour may be a walk outside. Compare what you will enter, how you will get there and how much flexibility you keep.
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PLANNING GUIDE 3
London Palaces with Children: Choose a Family Day Out
Choose around your children’s interests, walking stamina and need for breaks. The most famous palace is not automatically the best family choice.
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