Step inside a London landmark like no other. The Royal Albert Hall has seen it all: a séance in the stalls, an opera that flooded the arena with 56,000 litres of water, and a roll call of icons that spans Arctic Monkeys to Muhammad Ali, The Beatles to Beyoncé, Cirque du Soleil to Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein to Ed Sheeran – and even a few notorious characters along the way. Our tours put you in the heart of the action, with stories, spaces and surprises you won’t find anywhere else.
The Royal Albert Hall Tour
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to stand inside the world-famous auditorium before a show, look up at those remarkable acoustic ‘mushrooms,’ and promenade across the sweeping Gallery, this is your moment. With a friendly guide leading the way, you’ll take a peek into areas reserved for royalty, hear how a royal love story inspired the Hall’s creation, and learn how we solved one of Britain’s most head-scratching engineering puzzles: the infamous Royal Albert Hall echo. As you explore, you’ll trace over 150 years of jaw-dropping events, political debates, indoor marathons, motor shows, and of course, the BBC Proms. You might even catch a live soundcheck if you’re lucky.
Stories from the Archive Tour
Love a behind-the-scenes snoop? This historical deep-dive tour is for you. Led by our expert guides and one of our brilliant archivists, our Stories from the Archive Tour will take you through the building to uncover some monumental moments and the legends who made them, before you step into our beautiful new Archive space where those tales spring to life. Rarely seen curiosities, original print material, and a plethora of fascinating stories about how the Hall has developed since its conception in the 1800s. The Stories from the Archive Tour is a time-capsule journey through more than a century and a half of culture, science, sport, and spectacle, and is perfect for history lovers and anyone who wants to peel back the curtain on the world’s most famous stage.
Group Tours
Planning a special outing, team treat, or educational trip? Our private, hour-long group tours are a brilliant way to experience one of London’s most iconic buildings together. Your dedicated guide will tailor the visit to your group’s interests, be it music, architecture, royal history, film, or all of the above, and make sure everyone gets that “wow” moment as they enter the auditorium.
Make a day of it
Why not make your visit extra special? Round off your visit with a delicious Afternoon Tea at our on-site Coda Restaurant that can be booked alongside your tour. You can also enjoy your 10% tour-guest discount in the shop and Café Bar or sit down for a delicious lunch at our Verdi Italian Kitchen.
Book today at www.royalalberthall.com/tours, and don’t forget to share your experience on social media using #ToursRAH
