Grand Ducal Palace

The site of today’s palace was once home to Luxembourg City’s first town hall whose origins date back to 1418. After the town hall was destroyed by a gunpowder explosion in 1554, it was rebuilt 20 years later. In 1741, the stone balustrade was replaced by a wrought-iron balustrade that still exists today. In the mid 18th century, the town hall was enlarged on the right side by a Baroque building called “Salle de la Balance”. In 1860, the Chamber of Deputies was built on the right-hand side of the building. Since 1890, the main building has served as the grand ducal Palace. From 1992 to 1995 the palace underwent extensive renovation works.

Guided tours of the grand ducal Palace

From 18 July to 30 August 2026 inclusive, the Luxembourg City Tourist Office has the honour of organising exclusive guided tours of the grand ducal Palace. On this 75-minute tour, visitors can take a look behind the scenes, including the Grand Duke’s office, the dining room and the “Salon des Rois”, to name but a few. Through the sale of tickets, the Luxembourg City Tourist Office supports the Foundation of the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess; a foundation that supports humanitarian and solidarity initiatives to assist vulnerable people and those in distress, both in the Grand Duchy and in developing countries. 

Top Tip: In 2026, attend the solemn changing of the guard on Monday 22 June and Saturdays 18 July and 5 September at 4pm.

The Luxembourg City Tourist Office is organising guided tours around the living history of Luxembourg’s monarchy:

Under the Sign of the Crown: Discovering Luxembourg’s Monarchs