Buckingham Palace

"It's rare to get a chance to see how the other half—well, other minute fraction—lives and works." Full review

"The queen's London pied-à-terre is not the most beautiful of palaces, but it's big."

"The setting is glorious, sat between two great sweeping parks (Green and St. James's) at the end of an elegant tree-lined boulevard (The Mall)." Full review

"As the home of the Queen, the palace is usually closed to visitors, but you may view the interior for a brief period each summer while the Windsors are away on their holidays." Full review

"From late July to early October, though, the royals head to Balmoral, and the State Rooms are opened to the public." Full review

"The residence and office of Her Majesty The Queen, Buckingham Palace is one of the few working palaces of the world." Full review

"For a taste of royalty, make for Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Monarch." Full review

"London home of Queen Elizabeth II, is open for tour...you'll have access to the 19 State Rooms where the queen and members of the royal family host guests for state, ceremonial and official affairs" Full review

"In the heart of Westminster, Buckingham Palace is a beautiful and awesome piece of architecture and history."

"Buckingham Palace is off limits to the public for most of the year, but between July and October visitors can wander through its gardens and check out 19 of its finest staterooms, including several rooms still used for ceremonial events"