Compare London palace tickets & royal day trips
Compare London Palaces experiences side by side. Find the best fit for your itinerary, interests and travel time, with clear advice before booking.
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| Experience | Best for | Location | Planning allowance | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Palace | Royal State Rooms | Westminster | Half a day | Compare tickets → |
| Windsor Castle | A royal day trip | Windsor, outside London | Most of a day with travel | Compare tickets → |
| Hampton Court Palace | Tudor history and gardens | Richmond upon Thames | Half to a full day | Compare tickets → |
| Kensington Palace | A palace and park day | Kensington Gardens | Half a day | Compare tickets → |
| Tower of London | Crown Jewels and fortress history | Tower Hill | Half a day | Compare tickets → |
Detailed comparisons
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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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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