Led by an expert guide, the East Wing Exclusive Guided Tour will take you through the principal rooms of the Wing, as you discover the spaces beyond the famous façade of Buckingham Palace. You will view exquisite works from the Royal Collection and visit the Centre Room, where you can view the Palace balcony, first used by Queen Victoria.

These brand-new 90-minute tours (which do not include a visit to the State Rooms) are designed to give visitors a more in-depth look at the history of the East Wing and a chance to appreciate up-close the detail and craftsmanship of the works of art on display, at a time when the Palace is not usually open to the public.

For the first time, visitors joining East Wing tours in 2025 will have the special experience of entering through the Palace’s front gates and across the famous Forecourt, just as guests do for official royal events.

Good to know

Tickets must be pre-booked. There is limited availability with a maximum of 20 places on each East Wing Exclusive Guided Tour.

Your ticket can be converted into a 1-Year Pass for standard admission to Buckingham Palace, meaning you could come back to visit the magnificent State Rooms of the Palace during the summer opening - 10 July - 28 September 2025.

The guided tour is in English only.

As it is a working royal palace, some rooms may not be available during all tours.

East Wing Exclusive Guided Tours are not a group product or to be purchased by tour operators, travel agencies, destination management companies or any other third parties for resale. Any such orders will be cancelled.

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Access information

If you are a disabled visitor we offer a free access companion ticket. Please book your disabled ticket online first, then to book your access companion ticket telephone +44 (0)303 123 7324 or email [email protected] with your order number.

The State Rooms are fully accessible and we welcome visitors with different access requirements. We offer a step-free access route, however these tickets must be pre-booked by contacting the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 or email [email protected]

When can I visit the East Wing of Buckingham Palace?

There are two ways to enjoy a visit to the East Wing of Buckingham Palace: 

1. January to May 2025 - East Wing Exclusive Guided Tours (Currently on sale here for January to March. Tickets for April and May will be released at a later date)
2. July and August 2025 - The State Rooms and East Wing Highlights Tour allows you to combine a tour of the East Wing with a visit to the State Rooms.