Essential information
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Talks and tours
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| Date and times | Select Sundays between March and October 2026 at 3.30pm | Next dates to be announced |
| Prices | Adult: £25 (plus £3 booking fee per booking); Adult Members: £22.50 |
| Discount for Members. Not a Member? Join now |
Explore the unique architecture of the Queen’s House and uncover its history on our classic guided tour – complete with a special treat.
Come and explore the Great Hall, wander down the Tulip Stairs and discover the unique stories within our collection.
At the end of your tour, you can head onto the balcony for a glass of Prosecco or a soft drink, and take in the beautiful views of Greenwich Park.
Tours are subject to staff availability and operations capacity.
Tour information
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- Time: Select Sundays at 3.30 pm | Next dates to be announced.
- Duration: 75 minutes.
- Tour size: 12 people.
- Age recommendation: Adults 18+.
- Drinks options: A small bottle of Prosecco (20cl) or a San Pellegrino Limonata (33cl).
- Price: £25 for adults (plus £3 booking fee); £22.50 for adult Members.
- Tickets: Book online only. Tickets go on sale one week before the tour date, and are available until 11am on the day of the tour.
- Meeting point: Undercroft, through the door between the curved exterior staircases.
- Audio headsets: You will be provided with an audio headset which allows you to hear the guide and adjust the volume if required. The headset will be collected at the end of the tour.
- Accessibility: The tour passes through several galleries located on different floors of the House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps.
- Dress code: We recommend you dress appropriately for the weather forecast to enjoy your drink on the balcony.
- Poor weather: Please note that in case of poor weather and/or unsafe conditions, drinks will be served indoors in the Orangery, which has a similar view towards Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory. You will still be taken to the balcony by the guide as part of the tour, where you will have the opportunity to take photos of the view. The decision regarding where the drinks are served will be made by the Queen’s House management team on the day. We regret we cannot offer refunds if drinks are not served on the balcony.
- T&Cs: Please check your ticket for further Terms & Conditions.
Loggia - the balcony
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The Queen's House was designed by architect Inigo Jones in 1616 and completed in about 1638.
It has a unique significance as the first building in England constructed in the Italian Renaissance style generally called ‘Palladian’.
The elegant first-floor loggia is the main external feature of the Queen’s House. Originally an Italian word, loggia means a “roofed open gallery” or a “room without a wall”.
The Queen’s House loggia was a place to see and be seen, where members of court could watch a hunt or take in the view.
During the London 2012 Olympic Games, VIP guests, including members of the Royal Family, went on to the loggia to watch the equestrian events, which took place on the south grounds of the Queen’s House.
