Narrated by Eleanor Margaret Ashworth
London
Features
About this tour
Walk the perimeter of the world's most famous working palace and discover how a modest townhouse became the symbol of modern monarchy. From the original Mulberry Garden to the famous balcony, explore what this building reveals about Britain's relationship with its royal family.
Chapters · 5
Victoria Memorial
Main Gates and Forecourt
South Wing and Gardens
Buckingham Palace Road Side
Wellington Arch View
Starting point
Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom
3 reviews
Elena Rodriguez
Barcelona, Spain
Perfect timing at 25 minutes - just right for walking around the palace without feeling rushed. The narrator's voice was so engaging, especially during the story about Queen Victoria's first appearance on that famous balcony. I had no idea about the original Mulberry Garden history! The audio quality was crystal clear even with street noise. Walking past those iconic gates while hearing about the hidden entrances gave me chills. Worth every penny for the insider knowledge you get.
Marcus Chen
Toronto, Canada
Good content overall and I learned quite a bit about how the palace evolved from that modest townhouse. The section about the architectural changes over the centuries was fascinating. However, I wish there were more specific directions about where exactly to stand for the best views - I missed a couple of the visual references the narrator made. Also would have liked more details about the current royal family's daily life there. The app worked smoothly though and the audio was clear.
Priya Sharma
Mumbai, India
Brilliant storytelling! The part about the secret tunnels and that hidden door near the north wing was absolutely captivating. I've walked past Buckingham Palace dozens of times but never knew half of these stories. The narrator did a wonderful job connecting the building's history to Britain's changing relationship with monarchy. My only complaint is that it ended too quickly - could have easily been 45 minutes with more anecdotes. Great value for money and the GPS timing worked perfectly with my walking pace.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Buckingham Palace audio tour?
The tour is 25 min long with 5 chapters. You can pause and resume at any time.
How much does it cost?
The tour costs $3.99 USD. First tour in each city is free.
Do I need to book in advance?
No booking needed. Download the Trevlo app, purchase the tour, and start listening whenever you arrive. The tour works offline too.
What language is the tour in?
The tour is narrated in English with expert-crafted commentary.
25 min tour