"Buckingham Palace will resume tours of the usually private East Wing in the new year, the front from which the royals are seen on the balcony. The summer opening mainly focuses on the state rooms on the west wing of the palace, and they only started occasional tours of the east wing in 2024. It's not cheap though, as the 90-minute tours are designed to give you a more in-depth look at the East Wing, at a time when the Palace is not usually open to the public."
"Led by guides, the tours will take in the Principal Floor, furnished with highlights from the Royal Collection. Visitors will discover the history of the Wing, first occupied by Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children and still used by the Royal Family today for official meetings and events. And you will be able to look out onto the famous balcony - but obviously, not step onto it."
"Although the tour doesn't include the State Rooms seen during the annual summer opening, if you buy the ticket on the Royal Collection website, it can be converted into an annual pass, so you can return in the summer and visit the State Rooms for free. Tickets cost £100 per person and can be purchased here. Note - photography is not allowed inside the Palace. Remember to print your ticket before visiting, so it can be converted into an annual pass for the summer opening."
Buckingham Palace will resume tours of the usually private East Wing in the new year. The 90-minute guided visits focus on the Principal Floor, furnished with highlights from the Royal Collection, and take place when the Palace is not usually open to the public. Visitors discover the Wing's history, first occupied by Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children, and see areas still used by the Royal Family for official meetings and events. Guests can look out onto the famous balcony but may not step onto it. Tickets cost £100, can be converted into an annual pass if bought on the Royal Collection website, photography is not allowed, and tickets should be printed before visiting.
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