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The Royal Albert Hall Tour

• Visit London's landmark music venue, Royal Albert Hall, on this guided tour
• Explore the venue, from the Royal Retiring Room and auditorium, to the organ
• Uncover the history of the building from your guide, and see historic photos
• Get a top value with a tour, entry, and café or restaurant discount included
• Entry/Admission - Royal Albert Hall
• Food and drinks
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travellers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• craigymarten74 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles March 20 2024 The Who & Squeeze Fantastic night visiting to see The Who and Squeeze play fir the Teenage Cancer Trust. Absolutely terrific night both in the sound and acoustics. Great concert and venue Read more Written 30 March 2024
• PastyPowered 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great venue but don’t bother with drinks Second time seeing a concert here. The sound is very good. Some seats can be high up but the view is good. I would advise getting there early as queues in can be long and slow. Would happily return to see another concert but I learnt last time not to bother buying drinks inside as the prices are crazy. Read more Written 30 March 2024
• 8bitguru 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Not a place to eat. Or drink, really, unless you're celebrating a lottery win. Uncomfortable, expensive, and pretentious. The 1817 bar in the basement has recently been refurbished with period decor. Very nice. You can book in advance to eat before the show. But: 1. You have to spend £20 to reserve a table ahead of time if you want to eat. 2. The menu is 9 pages of cocktails, 2 pages of wine, and half-a-page of food items. 3. The tables are perfect for Hobbits. Low, glass-topped, spikes around the edges. Ideal for eating off, if you hate eating. 4. The chairs are low-slung with no arms and uncomfortable backs which compel a vaguely slouched position, putting your body at an angle away from the tiny table. In short, don't eat here. They advertise the locale as a bar/restaurant, but it's a bar, and just a bar. Oh, and a pint of Stella is nearly £8 so it's an expensive bar. Read more Written 19 March 2024
• X109UXjohns 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Well worth it We had the tour and afternoon tea. It was really special getting a behind the scenes look at what goes on in a place like this. The tea and cakes were wonderful and the staff very friendly. Read more Written 19 March 2024
• libbz18 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles No to “Any gender” toilets Lovely venue. Great event. Super staffing. However, toilets were disgusting and any gender. If you’re going to cater for all, we need women, men and other. It’s unfair to expect girls and women to share toilets with men and “other” it’s so inappropriate and the hygiene is also an issue. Also the bars closed before the end of the event - thankfully a barman gave me cups for the water station. Read more Written 19 March 2024
• The_Daddy64 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Take Your Own! Outstanding concert but the edge was taken of due to once again excessive bar prices. £5 for a bag of sweets and £3.60 for a small bottle of diet coke? There is no need or justification to charge these prices. Shame on you RAH! Read more Written 16 March 2024
• iang697 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Yet another fabulous evening at the RAH. Took the family to the Mountbatten festival of music at the RAH last Saturday night (our 3rd time) We were fortunate to get seats in block O row 4 right next to the stage… what a view!! The venue is amazing and all the staff working at the time helpful and efficient as we have alway found them to be in previous visits. This time we decided to arrive early and treat ourselves to a meal in one of the venues restaurants. The food was excellent although a little overpriced as were the drinks. The service good but could have been better as there was quite a delay with one of our dishes but non of this spoilt our evening. The whole experience of the RAH is one that can be enjoyed time and time again and this was no exception especially as MFM24 was one of the best we’ve ever been to. Read more Written 12 March 2024
• tomrY6806MY 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The RAH staff make a special venue even better. Cirque du Soleil - simply stunning. And the RAH staff make a special venue even better. Such a wonderful setting for a fantastic evening. Read more Written 11 March 2024
• GoPlaces721181 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Outstanding venue We have always wanted to visit the Albert Hall and were not dissappointed. What an outstanding venue, best ever been to. We have seen a different varient of Cirque Du Soleil show before but Alegria was outstanding. We have to complain though about the ridiculously high so called "handling fees" and a restoration fee on top. Aren't the ticket prices high enough since the post COVID rip-off started. Read more Written 3 March 2024
• jamesmanchester19 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brilliant Venue Came here to watch cirque de soleil and what a fantastic show in a stunning venue, was lucky enough to watch this in a private box, really good view from the seats and the food provided was excellent. A tick on the bucket list. Read more Written 24 February 2024
• poppyandparsley 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Cashless Venue It's an awful shame, the RAH hosts some wonderful performers, but since it has become a cashless venue, I won't be returning. Read more Written 21 February 2024
• shaymus66 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Well what a marvellous time we had went to watch a show here and it was our first time we have been here and can’t wait to go back, the history of the building speaks for itself, we found the bar downstairs with the a garden theme and is amazing so relaxing perfect place to sit in before entering the main hall to watch the show perfect seats and a perfect evening Read more Written 19 February 2024
• ruthcolarossi 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Disgusting seating Currently at the Royal Albert hall to watch cirque de soleil . After paying quite a large amount of money to see the show and wanting to have the best experience i booked row 1 block H. WORST MISTAKE EVER !! Seats are armed with very little space. cannot move in them as they are literally all squashed up tightly to get more seating in. The seats apparently are extra seats which have been added on to the original arena . A tin of sardines comes to mind and i wouldn’t ever pay the amount again to be in the so called stalls . A gentleman asked me move my foot from the low bench in front of me but to be quite frank myself and my husband who is registered disabled and has chronic Arthritis could hardly move . Will not ever visit the venue again i’m afraid . Read more Written 17 February 2024
• glynd247 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Terrific Venue for Cirque Du Soleil Went to see Alegria Cirque Du Soleil : absolutely amazing. Sat in a box : Loggia 27 with a side view of the stage. It was brilliant!! Read more Written 12 February 2024
• dollshouse123 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great performance ruined by woman filming on phone Fabulous visit to see Cirque Du Soleil - though the experience was spoiled by the woman next to me filming throughout. What is the RAH doing to combat this ? Read more Written 6 February 2024

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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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The Royal Albert Hall Tour

• Visit London's landmark music venue, Royal Albert Hall, on this guided tour
• Explore the venue, from the Royal Retiring Room and auditorium, to the organ
• Uncover the history of the building from your guide, and see historic photos
• Get a top value with a tour, entry, and café or restaurant discount included
• Entry/Admission - Royal Albert Hall
• Food and drinks
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travellers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• craigymarten74 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles March 20 2024 The Who & Squeeze Fantastic night visiting to see The Who and Squeeze play fir the Teenage Cancer Trust. Absolutely terrific night both in the sound and acoustics. Great concert and venue Read more Written 30 March 2024
• PastyPowered 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great venue but don’t bother with drinks Second time seeing a concert here. The sound is very good. Some seats can be high up but the view is good. I would advise getting there early as queues in can be long and slow. Would happily return to see another concert but I learnt last time not to bother buying drinks inside as the prices are crazy. Read more Written 30 March 2024
• 8bitguru 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Not a place to eat. Or drink, really, unless you're celebrating a lottery win. Uncomfortable, expensive, and pretentious. The 1817 bar in the basement has recently been refurbished with period decor. Very nice. You can book in advance to eat before the show. But: 1. You have to spend £20 to reserve a table ahead of time if you want to eat. 2. The menu is 9 pages of cocktails, 2 pages of wine, and half-a-page of food items. 3. The tables are perfect for Hobbits. Low, glass-topped, spikes around the edges. Ideal for eating off, if you hate eating. 4. The chairs are low-slung with no arms and uncomfortable backs which compel a vaguely slouched position, putting your body at an angle away from the tiny table. In short, don't eat here. They advertise the locale as a bar/restaurant, but it's a bar, and just a bar. Oh, and a pint of Stella is nearly £8 so it's an expensive bar. Read more Written 19 March 2024
• X109UXjohns 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Well worth it We had the tour and afternoon tea. It was really special getting a behind the scenes look at what goes on in a place like this. The tea and cakes were wonderful and the staff very friendly. Read more Written 19 March 2024
• libbz18 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles No to “Any gender” toilets Lovely venue. Great event. Super staffing. However, toilets were disgusting and any gender. If you’re going to cater for all, we need women, men and other. It’s unfair to expect girls and women to share toilets with men and “other” it’s so inappropriate and the hygiene is also an issue. Also the bars closed before the end of the event - thankfully a barman gave me cups for the water station. Read more Written 19 March 2024
• The_Daddy64 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Take Your Own! Outstanding concert but the edge was taken of due to once again excessive bar prices. £5 for a bag of sweets and £3.60 for a small bottle of diet coke? There is no need or justification to charge these prices. Shame on you RAH! Read more Written 16 March 2024
• iang697 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Yet another fabulous evening at the RAH. Took the family to the Mountbatten festival of music at the RAH last Saturday night (our 3rd time) We were fortunate to get seats in block O row 4 right next to the stage… what a view!! The venue is amazing and all the staff working at the time helpful and efficient as we have alway found them to be in previous visits. This time we decided to arrive early and treat ourselves to a meal in one of the venues restaurants. The food was excellent although a little overpriced as were the drinks. The service good but could have been better as there was quite a delay with one of our dishes but non of this spoilt our evening. The whole experience of the RAH is one that can be enjoyed time and time again and this was no exception especially as MFM24 was one of the best we’ve ever been to. Read more Written 12 March 2024
• tomrY6806MY 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The RAH staff make a special venue even better. Cirque du Soleil - simply stunning. And the RAH staff make a special venue even better. Such a wonderful setting for a fantastic evening. Read more Written 11 March 2024
• GoPlaces721181 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Outstanding venue We have always wanted to visit the Albert Hall and were not dissappointed. What an outstanding venue, best ever been to. We have seen a different varient of Cirque Du Soleil show before but Alegria was outstanding. We have to complain though about the ridiculously high so called "handling fees" and a restoration fee on top. Aren't the ticket prices high enough since the post COVID rip-off started. Read more Written 3 March 2024
• jamesmanchester19 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brilliant Venue Came here to watch cirque de soleil and what a fantastic show in a stunning venue, was lucky enough to watch this in a private box, really good view from the seats and the food provided was excellent. A tick on the bucket list. Read more Written 24 February 2024
• poppyandparsley 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Cashless Venue It's an awful shame, the RAH hosts some wonderful performers, but since it has become a cashless venue, I won't be returning. Read more Written 21 February 2024
• shaymus66 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Well what a marvellous time we had went to watch a show here and it was our first time we have been here and can’t wait to go back, the history of the building speaks for itself, we found the bar downstairs with the a garden theme and is amazing so relaxing perfect place to sit in before entering the main hall to watch the show perfect seats and a perfect evening Read more Written 19 February 2024
• ruthcolarossi 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Disgusting seating Currently at the Royal Albert hall to watch cirque de soleil . After paying quite a large amount of money to see the show and wanting to have the best experience i booked row 1 block H. WORST MISTAKE EVER !! Seats are armed with very little space. cannot move in them as they are literally all squashed up tightly to get more seating in. The seats apparently are extra seats which have been added on to the original arena . A tin of sardines comes to mind and i wouldn’t ever pay the amount again to be in the so called stalls . A gentleman asked me move my foot from the low bench in front of me but to be quite frank myself and my husband who is registered disabled and has chronic Arthritis could hardly move . Will not ever visit the venue again i’m afraid . Read more Written 17 February 2024
• glynd247 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Terrific Venue for Cirque Du Soleil Went to see Alegria Cirque Du Soleil : absolutely amazing. Sat in a box : Loggia 27 with a side view of the stage. It was brilliant!! Read more Written 12 February 2024
• dollshouse123 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great performance ruined by woman filming on phone Fabulous visit to see Cirque Du Soleil - though the experience was spoiled by the woman next to me filming throughout. What is the RAH doing to combat this ? Read more Written 6 February 2024

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Thought this tour was one of the better tours we have been to in London. Well organised, interesting and just about the right detail & length. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide (Eve) who entertained us with it’s fascinating history & various facts & anecdotes. Good quality cafe in the foyer where you can wait until your group is called.

Fantastic night visiting to see The Who and Squeeze play fir the Teenage Cancer Trust. Absolutely terrific night both in the sound and acoustics. Great concert and venue

Second time seeing a concert here. The sound is very good. Some seats can be high up but the view is good. I would advise getting there early as queues in can be long and slow. Would happily return to see another concert but I learnt last time not to bother buying drinks inside as the prices are crazy.

The 1817 bar in the basement has recently been refurbished with period decor. Very nice. You can book in advance to eat before the show. But: 1. You have to spend £20 to reserve a table ahead of time if you want to eat. 2. The menu is 9 pages of cocktails, 2 pages of wine, and half-a-page of food items. 3. The tables are perfect for Hobbits. Low, glass-topped, spikes around the edges. Ideal for eating off, if you hate eating. 4. The chairs are low-slung with no arms and uncomfortable backs which compel a vaguely slouched position, putting your body at an angle away from the tiny table. In short, don't eat here. They advertise the locale as a bar/restaurant, but it's a bar, and just a bar. Oh, and a pint of Stella is nearly £8 so it's an expensive bar.

We had the tour and afternoon tea. It was really special getting a behind the scenes look at what goes on in a place like this. The tea and cakes were wonderful and the staff very friendly.

Lovely venue. Great event. Super staffing. However, toilets were disgusting and any gender. If you’re going to cater for all, we need women, men and other. It’s unfair to expect girls and women to share toilets with men and “other” it’s so inappropriate and the hygiene is also an issue. Also the bars closed before the end of the event - thankfully a barman gave me cups for the water station.