{"id":12936,"date":"2022-06-07T09:32:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T09:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiqets-blog-staging.local\/buckingham-palace-visit\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T09:13:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T09:13:02","slug":"buckingham-palace-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/buckingham-palace-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Perfect Buckingham Palace Visit: Don’t Forget to Look Up!","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u2013<\/em>\u00a0This post was written by\u00a0Mick Murray<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Buckingham Palace <\/a>visit is a bucket list item for millions of people around the world. This iconic building is one of the United Kingdom\u2019s top tourist attractions, and a must-see for anyone with even the slightest interest in British history, the monarchy, or major landmarks in London.

But what makes a trip to Buckingham Palace so special? What is the Royal Mews<\/a>? And why should you make sure you remember to look up when walking around the palace? We spoke to Alex Little from The Royal Collection Trust to get some amazing insider tips, tricks, and information about planning the perfect Buckingham Palace visit.<\/p>\n\n\n

Meet your Buckingham Palace insider<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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What do you do at Buckingham Palace? What does that involve?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

I am the Visitor Services Manager for Royal Collection Trust, which means I\u2019m responsible for the operational running of the London sites – Buckingham Palace, The Queen\u2019s Gallery<\/a>, the Royal Mews, and Clarence House. I actually started as a Summer Warden back in summer 2013, working in The Queen\u2019s Gallery and Royal Mews. I\u2019ve now been at the Palace for 9 years – so I came here for a 3-month job and ended up staying for almost a decade!<\/p>\n\n\n

What do you love most about your role?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

I\u2019d have to say the people – that\u2019s probably a bit cheesy, but the people I work with are all so passionate about what they do. There\u2019s a real pride in what we do and where we work. On the flip side, we also have the visitors who come and are so passionate and excited. For some people, visiting Buckingham Palace is a bucket list item, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Getting to make their day has really kept me here. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Buckingham Palace’s iconic front gate. Image credit: Royal Collection Trust \/ \u00a9 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2022.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n

Buckingham Palace is one of the world\u2019s most iconic buildings. What is it about a Buckingham Palace visit that leaves such a big impression on people?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

I think it\u2019s probably different for everyone – whether it\u2019s the history, love of the monarchy, interest in architecture or art\u2026 for me, it\u2019s about walking through those incredible rooms that were used by so many historical figures; I love thinking about the conversations that happened in these rooms during state banquets or big events. It\u2019s iconic because of the incredible history it\u2019s been part of, as well as the history we\u2019re still creating, like the Platinum Jubilee!<\/p>\n\n\n

Tips for your Buckingham Palace visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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An exterior view of Buckingham Palace. Image credit: Royal Collection Trust \/ \u00a9 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2022.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n

The palace also has universally positive reviews on Tiqets. One thing that comes up a lot in these positive reviews is the staff who lead the guided tours and how amazing they are – what makes these tours and their guides so exceptional?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

I\u2019m probably a bit biased, as they\u2019re my team! I suppose what makes our guided tours<\/a> so exceptional is that each guide writes them themselves. We give them an information pack and all the tools they might need, whether that\u2019s based on voice projection or breath control, or how to link your sentences or themes together. We give them these tools and they go and write their own scripts! Every tour is based on the interests of the people who work there, which makes them really special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You always get something quite personal on a tour: what the guide believes is the most interesting thing to see or talk about. We often get people coming back just so they can try a different tour – focusing on architecture rather than art, for example! I personally think our tour guides are some of the best-in-class, because of their tremendous passion for the subject matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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