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Located in the charming city of Kraków, Royal Tours organizes tours and trips to Auschwitz Concentration Camp, Wieliczka Salt Mine and all kinds of tours in city of Krakow and Lesser Poland region. Our unique knowledge of tourist attractions in Poland makes the guests trust us with organizing their visits in Poland. Royal Tours staff , consisting of excellent guides and drivers, proudly offers our clients a service based on years of experience and genuine love for Krakow, its history, its present and… its nightlife. By listening to your needs and desires we can effectively contribute to making your stay in our country a memorable one. Our concern and personal dedication to the clients is evident in many testimonials and reviews. Thank you for your interest in Royal Tours. Let us invite you for our tours. Krakow Old Town? Wieliczka Salt Mine? Vodka tasting? Culinary tour? Full day trip to Zakopane? Black Madonna? Concentrations camps tour? Or maybe Schindlers Factory Museum? Whatever you choose you receive excellent service and our full engagement. Have a great time in Poland!

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Our special programmes are aimed at people who are both interested in the history and culture of Poland and at the same time would like to have a truly enjoyable stay. We want to show you the most beautiful and important places in Kraków and its environs in such a way that you not only visit those splendid sites, but also savour their unforgettable ambience. 

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Royal Route of Krakow - guided visit and lunch

Tours highlights, walk the royal route of krakow.

Get the royal experience as you marvel at majestic Krakow on a private tour that lets you discover the city’s quirky and sometimes scandalous royal secrets. Walk the Royal Road and admire astonishing fairytale buildings, sample fruit liquors at a hidden bar, and enjoy a meal at a locals’ favorite restaurant.

Highlights:

• Walk the Royal Route and discover the stories of the people who have made Krakow the city it is today.
• Gaze at awe-inspiring local landmarks in the Old Town and get the lowdown on their place in royal history.
• Sip Polish liquors that have been made using top-secret, centuries-old local recipes.
• Explore the spectacular market square (Europe’s largest) from above, then venture underground to explore from below.
• Enjoy a typical Polish lunch

Language: English

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, admission to historic sites, local lunch, 2 glasses of local liquors.

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.

Schedule details

• Old: 4 hours
• Meeting point: 2 Bernardynska Street, in front of the entrance to Bernardine Church.
• Starting time: 9.30 AM, 10.00 AM, 11.00 AM
• Ending point: At your hotel or any centrally located place.

Full Itinerary

Your local guide will meet you at your hotel before whisking you off on a journey deep into Polish history and culture. Think this is just another boring history or sightseeing tour? Not at all! Together, we’ll tick off all the ‘must-see’ places in the Old Town on this private tour, but from a whole new perspective – and we mean that literally! That’s because we’re going from some of the highest points in the city to the underground, showing you up, down, and all-around Krakow with a regal touch.

We’ll get high at some rooftop bars with excellent panoramic views that are fit for a king and queen, then get low as we go a few steps below the surface of the Main Square of Krakow, where you’ll witness reminders of the city’s medieval days.

The Royal Route (or Royal Way) is the classic tourist route of Krakow, where you’ll catch all those sites on your to-do list, like Wawel Hill. If you close your eyes and listen, maybe you can still hear the first performance of Coronation Mass by J.S. Bach in the Wawel Cathedral, or hear the clanging of swords from the knights’ tournaments that were held in the Wawel Castle courtyard or the sounds of voices feasting in the middle of the Market Square. We’ll pass by all the royal landmarks and more on this private tour, but you’ll also hear the extraordinary and sometimes silly stories behind them all. Forget the historical facts – we’re going to share the secrets from our monarch’s private lives and even let you in on a tale or two about Copernicus and Pope John Paul II.

And because we’re not just feeding your mind, we’ll also take your stomach for a treat at a delicious local spot. But before we eat, you’ll whet your appetite at a hidden bar with a selection of different Polish liquors, all still prepared based on secret recipes from the Royal Court.

Finally, we’ll finish it all up with a meal together – but not in Main Square like every other tourist to Krakow. Instead, we’re going up again, above the market, where we can take in the bustle of the vendors from a distance plus get an epic view of the entire Old Town. Sounds pretty royal, doesn’t it?!

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Mr. Roy T. from the USA traveled on 15 May 2019:

Mateusz was an outstanding guide who transported us back in time to Medieval and Renaissance Krakow as we walked along the Royal Way in a manner that connected the past with the present. We quickly became friends as Mateusz shared not only the distant past but also the recent history of 20th Century Poland during.

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Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour & Krakow Vodka Factory Museum Guided Experience with Tasting

Combine a tour of one of Europe’s most popular mines with a visit to the Vodka Factory Museum for the best vodka tasting Krakow has to offer.

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Tour Zakopane, the Winter Capital of Poland!

During the tour, you will learn the process of making and get to taste the famous highlander’s cheese, Oscypek. Visit the Museum of Zakopane Style at Villa Koliba and take the funicular to the top of Gubałówka Mountain to catch breathtaking views of limestone peaks of the Tatras.

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Enjoy reliable transfer to any destination of your choice with an experienced bilingual driver. If necessary, our staff is always at your disposal.

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With our transfers to tourist attractions, you decide where you want to go and what your itinerary is. We offer complete flexibility!

Uncover all the secrets of Krakow. Learn the dark side of history on an Auschwitz Tour or Oskar Schindler’s Factory Tour , explore the Jewish Quarter of Krakow, discover the impressive Wieliczka Salt Mine , or explore the beauty of Zakopane . Do you need a transfer service? We also have you covered!

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Kraków (Cracow) is one of the most visited cities in Poland. It’s also the second-largest Polish city with a vibrant history. It was the capital of Poland where reigned kings. The most important things to see are the Royal Wawel Castle, the Main Market Square, Cloth Hall or the Kazimierz district. There are also many universities, museums, theatres, galleries, opera and philharmonic. In the Old Town and also Kazimierz Quarter there are a lot of pubs, restaurants and cafes.

Worth to see are situated near Krakow, the Salt Mine and Auschwitz. Visiting all these places makes this city unforgettable.

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Balmoral Castle tours sell out in 24 hours

The Aberdeenshire castle will be opened to the public for the first time, and tickets have sold out within a day of going on sale.

Thursday 4 April 2024 16:24, UK

The first tickets released to the public to tour the late Queen's favourite residence, Balmoral Castle, have sold out in 24 hours.

King Charles opened Balmoral to the public on Wednesday - and the tours will give visitors a glimpse into the Royal Family home.

Tickets were sold from a starting price of £100 and £150 for the tour with afternoon tea.

Guided tours will take place between 1 July and 4 August before the King and Queen arrive back to their residence for their summer vacations.

Only 40 tickets were made available per day - with tours restricted to groups of 10 people.

Those who visit the castle have been promised "a historical journey through several of the beautiful rooms within Balmoral Castle", and the chance to "travel through time" from the Victorian era to the present day, according to the tour's publicity materials.

It went on to describe Balmoral as "the much-loved and celebrated Highland home of the Royal Family".

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Visitors have previously only been able to visit the ballroom and the grounds of the castle, which were completed in 1855 and bought by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

The castle was the last place Queen Elizabeth II was photographed when she met former Conservative Party leader and then prime minister Liz Truss.

Just two days later, on 8 September, the Queen died .

The Royal Family have also opened up the East Wing balcony room at Buckingham Palace for tours this summer.

The East Wing includes the front facade of the historic building and features the famous central balcony, where the monarch and members of the Royal Family have gathered for public appearances during special occasions or historic moments.

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W ICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A band known for powerful hits like “Crazy on You” and “These Dreams” is going to take center stage at Intrust Bank Arena later this year.

Rock-and-roll legend Heart is bringing its Royal Flush Tour 2024 to Wichita on Saturday, Nov. 16. The band will be joined by Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening.

Heart’s career spans nearly five decades. The band, led by Nancy and Ann Wilson, has been in the Rock Hall of Fame since 2013. It has sold over 35 million albums worldwide with 20 Top 40 singles.

The band will appear on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday, April 8. It will also be in an episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” at 2 p.m. on April 24.

The Royal Flush Tour 2024 will visit North America and Europe before concluding in Las Vegas on Dec. 15.

“We’re so excited to announce more tour dates,” Ann Wilson said. “The exceptional talent of the band – Ryan, Ryan, Paul, Tony and Sean – brings a whole new level of energy to Heart’s live performance.”

“I am incredibly proud of the show that we have crafted and am looking forward to reconnecting with even more fans,” Nancy Wilson shared. “We can’t wait to share our music with everyone and celebrate the big electric energy of a completely live on-the-spot rock show.”

Musical guest Jason Bonham is the son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. His Led Zeppelin Evening includes “Whole Lotta Love,” “Black Dog,” and “Immigrant Song.”

Tickets for Heart start at $35. They go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday, April 5, at selectaseat.com , by phone at 855-755-SEAT, or in person at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at the arena.

Citi card members have access to presale tickets through Citi Entertainment .

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Tourists get more access to royal family residences with 'exclusive tours' of Buckingham Palace and Balmoral Castle

Rooms at Balmoral Castle and Buckingham Palace that were previously off limits will be opened to the public for the first time, giving visitors a sneak peek into royal life.

The royal residences were open to tourists before, but now visitors will be able to see even more of the historical locations and take "exclusive tours" with special guides. 

However, it comes at a price.

Tickets for what's called "The Balmoral Experience" cost 100 pounds ($192).

Significant royal residences

Scotland's Balmoral Castle was thought to be Queen Elizabeth II's favourite residence, with the late monarch spending her final days there before her death in 2022.

It was something of a retreat for the late monarch, who spent almost every summer of her life at the estate. 

"I suppose Balmoral is a place one looks forward to very much," she said in 1992.

"I think granny is the most happy here. I think she really, really loves the Highlands," her granddaughter, Princess Eugenie said in 2012.

Buckingham Palace is in central London and is an administrative hub for the royal family. 

Its balcony is a centrepiece for mayor royal events, with the royals typically gathering there to wave to crowds below. 

Balmoral interior opened for the first time

Before now, access to Balmoral Castle was pretty much restricted to the grounds and the ballroom.

But a series of limited tours will give visitors a more intimate look at Queen Elizabeth's summer home later this year. 

Here's how the Balmoral website describes it :

"For the first time since the castle was completed in 1855, we have been granted permission to take you on a private tour with our experienced guides. "They will take you on a historical journey through several of the beautiful rooms within Balmoral Castle. "You will learn about the origins of the Castle and how it has been loved by generations of the Royal family. Travel through time from the purchase of the Balmoral by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, through to present day, where you can see how rooms within the castle are used today by their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of the royal family."

The tours are limited to 40 people per day and will only run in July and August. 

Tickets cost 100 pounds, with an extra 50 pounds for afternoon tea. 

Balmoral tickets sell out in a day

Within a day after local media reported the new tour, all tickets have sold out , according to the Balmoral Castle website.

On Wednesday, the website was briefly brought down by demand.

"As we are currently experiencing a high demand of bookings, you have been placed in a queue," the website read.

General admission tickets, which covers entry to the grounds, gardens, and exhibitions are still available.

More access to Buckingham Palace

Before this announcement, the public could tour 19 state rooms at Buckingham Palace.

But the East Wing — a section of Buckingham Palace which includes the front facade and the famous balcony — has been off limits. 

In July and August, "expert guides" will lead small tourist groups through the wing.

It will lead people to a room that leads onto the balcony, according to Royal Collections Trust website .

But it doesn't say if tourists will be able to go out on the balcony.

Adults will have to be pay an extra 75 pounds on top of the standard admission ticket to the state rooms — so it will cost at least 107 pounds. 

There are limited tickets available for these tours, which haven't gone on sale yet. 

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King Charles opens Balmoral Castle to the public for the first time amid cancer battle

King Charles III is making a royal move that's never done before: opening the doors to Balmoral Castle .

For the first time since the Aberdeenshire, Scotland, castle was completed in 1855, guests will be granted behind-the-scenes access to the landmark. Queen Elizabeth II , the United Kingdom's longest reigning monarch, died at the private estate at the age of 96 in September 2022; the residence was where the queen and her family would spend summer holidays.

Tickets for the historic event – with tours scheduled between June 1 and Aug. 4 – sold out this week within a day of being released, according to the BBC .

According to its official website , Balmore is the Scottish castle that serves as a beloved home for the royal family, which was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852.

Historic opening of royal residences to the public comes amid royals' health battles

The monarch's unprecedented decision to open up royal residences comes amid changes within the monarchy.

The East Wing of Buckingham Palace is set to open to the public for the first time this summer, like Balmoral Castle. Guided tours of the palace's principal floor are scheduled from July through August, per the BBC .

The guided tours also come as seniors members of the royal family are battling health issues . After Catherine, the Princess of Wales, was notably out of the public eye for several months, Kensington Palace  shared a video  of Princess Kate in which she revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer .

"In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful; however, tests after the operation found cancer had been present," Princess Kate said. "My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment."

The princess said she was "well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal in my mind, body and spirits."

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Prior to this revelation, in early February, Buckingham Palace announced King Charles III's cancer diagnosis .

"During The King's recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have  identified a form of cancer ,"  Buckingham Palace said  in a Feb. 5 statement.

Before his diagnosis was revealed, Charles underwent a "corrective procedure" at The London Clinic after the palace had previously announced that the monarch, 75, was seeking treatment for an enlarged prostate.

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Get Presale Tickets to HEART’s 30 New Royal Flush Tour 2024 Dates

Presale for SiriusXM listeners begins April 4 at 10am local time.

Get ready to rock with HEART as they’ve added new dates to their Royal Flush Tour 2024 — and SiriusXM listeners get special access to presale tickets.

HEART is extending their highly-anticipated return to the road after a five-year hiatus with 30 additional dates across North America this fall, including brand-new stops in San Francisco, Kansas City, Houston, Calgary, Vancouver, and more. The band returns to the road starting April 20 in Greenville, SC, touring Europe this June and July, before returning to the States to join forces with Def Leppard and Journey for three epic stadium shows in Cleveland, Toronto and Boston this summer. The tour concludes in Las Vegas on December 15.

HEART will be joined by iconic mega bands Cheap Trick, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, and Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) featuring Randy Bachman on the Royal Flush Tour 2024 for select dates.

The band will also be on “The Howard Stern Show,” airing live on April 10 at 9am ET.

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How to get presale tickets.

Presale for SiriusXM listeners begins April 4 at 10am local time using code SIRIUSXM  at Heart-Music.com .

Tickets go on sale to the general public April 5 at 10am local time.

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New Dates: Sept 26 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center Sept 28 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena Sept 29 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center Oct 2 – Lubbock, TX – United Supermarkets Arena Oct 4 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center Oct 5 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center* Oct 8 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center Oct 10 – Austin, TX – Moody Center Oct 12 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena Oct 14 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena Oct 16 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Oct 17 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum Oct 19 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena Oct 21 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Nov 13 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at BJCC* Nov 14 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum* Nov 16 – Wichita, KS – Intrust Bank Arena* Nov 19 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena* Nov 21 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena at The MARK* Nov 22 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center* Nov 24 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre** Nov 27 – Saskatoon, SK – Sasktel Centre** Nov 29 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place** Nov 30 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome** Dec 3 – Vancouver, BC – Pacific Coliseum Dec 5 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena Dec 7 – Boise, ID – Extra Mile Arena Dec 9 – Sacramento, CA – Golden1 Center Dec 12 – Bakersfield, CA – Mechanics Bank Arena (special guest TBA) Dec 13 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena Dec 15 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas (An Evening With)

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With a career spanning nearly five decades, the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide, with 20 Top 40 singles to their name.

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Tea and a tour of Balmoral Castle? That will set you back £150

For the first time visitors will be able to see areas of the Scottish castle used by Charles and Camilla – if they have deep pockets

Parts of Balmoral Castle used by the royal family will open to the public for the first time – for those who have deep pockets.

For £100 for an adult ticket – and an extra £50 for those wishing to partake of afternoon tea – guided summer tours of the castle in Aberdeenshire are being offered, limited to 40 people a day and in groups restricted to 10 people.

It is the first time since the castle’s completion in 1855 that visitors will be shown two dining rooms, the drawing room, the page’s lobby and the red corridor, where King Charles greeted Rishi Sunak.

The tour also includes access to the ballroom with a collection of Charles’s watercolour collection depicting scenery at Balmoral, Highgrove and Sandringham as well as a selection of outfits worn by Charles, Camilla, the late queen and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Previous tours, which will continue, have been of the grounds and gardens with access to the castle itself limited to the ballroom.

The tours, from 1 July until 4 August, before the king and queen arrive for their annual break, are being run for a trial period so estate staff can judge how the fragile building copes with increased footfall.

The £150 a head price tag for tour and high tea makes it the most expensive royal residence for visitors wanting the exclusive experience.

Buckingham Palace, which has long been open to the public during the summer months, charges £95 for an exclusive guided tour away from the crowds, though general summer admission with the masses costs between £32 and £35. Afternoon tea is not included, but at the nearby Ritz, the “afternoon tea experience” costs from £64.

St James’s Palace, which started guided tours in 2022 limited to 30 people, costs £80 for an adult. At the cheaper end of royal residence visits, Windsor Castle offers general adult admission at £30 in advance, while Sandringham House in Norfolk costs £24 and the Castle of Mey, the queen’s mother’s former Scottish home, is £14.50.

The Balmoral Castle website said experienced guides on the interior tour “will take you on a historical journey through several of the beautiful rooms within Balmoral Castle”.

It adds: “Travel through time from the purchase of the Balmoral by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, through to present day, where you can see how rooms within the castle are used today.”

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Per Balmoral Castle's website , "For the first time since the castle was completed in 1855, we have been granted permission to take you on a private tour with our experienced guides. They will take you on a historical journey through several of the beautiful rooms within Balmoral Castle."

In 1852, Prince Albert purchased Balmoral as a gift for his wife, Queen Victoria. The original building was deemed too small, and the royals built a new castle (the one that exists today), and tore down the original.

On the tour, Balmoral Castle's official website notes, "You will learn about the origins of the Castle and how it has been loved by generations of the Royal family. Travel through time from the purchase of the Balmoral by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, through to present day, where you can see how rooms within the Castle are used today by their Majesty’s The King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family. You will see why Balmoral is such a special place - the much loved and celebrated Highland home of the Royal Family."

On the tour, visitors will also get access to the grounds, gardens, and exhibitions, and see King Charles's watercolors that show scenes at Balmoral, Highgrove , and Sandringham .

Balmoral was reportedly Queen Elizabeth's favorite residence, and it was where she passed away on September 8, 2022. "I think Granny is the most happy there. I think she really, really loves the Highlands," Princess Eugenie said of her grandmother in the documentary Our Queen At Ninety .

In Spare , Prince Harry's memoir, he wrote about Balmoral . "Balmoral. Closing my eyes, I can see the main entrance, the paneled front windows, the wide portico and three gray-black speckled granite steps leading up to the massive front door of whisky-colored oak, often propped open by a heavy curling stone and often manned by one red-coated footman...." He also recalls the many rooms inside, "each with a specific purpose, like sitting or reading, TV or tea, and one special room for the pages, many of whom I loved like dotty uncles."

Tickets are £100, or £150 if you want to also get afternoon tea, and must be purchased in advance. This year, the tours will be available from July 1 until August 4, 2024, and are restricted to 10 people per tour. Tickets can be purchased on balmoralcastle.com .

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King Charles Is Opening New Doors to Royal Palaces, Including Family's Summer Retreat, to Public for First Time

Visitors will be able to tour Balmoral Castle, where Queen Elizabeth died, and new nooks of Buckingham Palace, including the room that leads out to the iconic balcony

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Balmoral Castle and Buckingham Palace are welcoming visitors in new ways.

It was revealed this week that both royal residences will welcome visitors into previously unseen spaces through ticketed tours this summer. In fact, Balmoral Castle in Scotland is opening "for the first time since the castle was completed in 1855," its website says.

Balmoral is famed as the royal family's cherished summer sanctuary in the Scottish Highlands, but it also holds sad memories for the group. Prince William  and  Prince Harry were spending time there in August 1997 when their mother, Princess Diana , tragically died in a car crash in Paris.

Queen Elizabeth , who her granddaughter  Princess Eugenie  once said was "most happy" at Balmoral, died there in 2022. Sources told PEOPLE at the time it was fitting she spend her last hours there because it was such a special place for her and her family — and now, the public can step into the castle in Aberdeenshire for themselves.

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The Castle Internal Guided Tours experience is touted as a "historical journey" through "several of the beautiful rooms," comprised of a private guide that talks visitors through its history from acquisition by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1845 to a peek at how King Charles , Queen Camilla and other royal family members continue to use the space today. 

The royal family has previously permitted tours at Balmoral around the grounds and gardens, but access inside the castle was limited to the ballroom, making the Castle Internal Guided Tours the most intimate yet.

The tours are set to run from July 1 to August 4, capped at 10 people per session. The general guided excursion currently costs about $126 a person, while tickets with afternoon tea are about $189 — and are open to adults only.

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While many of the internal Balmoral Castle tours have already sold out, there’s still plenty of availability for the Balmoral General Admission, featuring a trove of artwork by King Charles plus some royal fashion. The Ballroom promises "His Majesty The King's watercolor collection depicting scenery at Balmoral, Highgrove and Sandringham" and a "collection of outfits worn by Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla, the late Queen Elizabeth and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother."

While Buckingham Palace has been a popular stop for royal watchers since 1993 when Queen Elizabeth opened its gates as a fundraiser after a devastating fire ripped through Windsor Castle in 1992, new areas of the famous London residence will be available to tour for the first time this year.

The East Wing of Buckingham Palace, where the King filmed his Christmas broadcast in December 2023, will be toured for the first time come summer. On April 3, the Royal Collection Trust announced that the iconic palace will open the wing via the Principal Floor following five years of restorative work.

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The East Wing includes the front façade and iconic palace balcony, "where the monarch and members of the royal family have gathered for public appearances during special occasions or historic moments since 1851," including royal weddings, coronations and Trooping the Colour, the annual celebration of the monarch's birthday.

The Royal Collection Trust said that the royal family still uses the wing today for official meetings and events.

Royal watchers can save the date for East Wing Highlights Tours held daily in July and August starting July 15, booked in addition to standard admission to the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace.

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The palace will be open seven days a week in July and August for the first time since 2019 before scaling back to five days a week in September.

While Buckingham Palace is synonymous with the British royals and serves as the hub of the monarchy’s operations, King Charles and Queen Camilla don’t actually live there! The palace is in the middle of a $460 million renovation reportedly not due to be complete until 2027 .

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As King Charles, 75, invites the public into new nooks for the first time this summer, The Times cited royal biographer Robert Hardman’s prediction that the King would open up Balmoral during his reign.

"Balmoral is private property. However, it needs public footfall not just to help pay the bills but to bring benefits to the wider community and to remain in step with other stately homes," the outlet quoted Hardman as writing in Charles III. New King. New Court. The Inside Story 2024 , which was published under the title The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy in the U.S. in January.

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