London: Guided Tour Westminster Abbey + Optional Parliament Entry

4.3 (604 reviews) London, England
Duration2h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Explore Britain’s royal and political heritage on this guided tour of Westminster Abbey, one of London’s most iconic landmarks. Step inside the stunning Gothic church that has hosted every English coronation since 1066, as well as royal weddings like Prince William and Kate Middleton’s.

For a deeper experience, upgrade to include a guided visit inside the Houses of Parliament. Walk through the historic chambers of the House of Lords and House of Commons as your guide shares insights into the UK’s political system and centuries of government history.

Options

Inside Westminster &Parliament

Get a guided tour and entrances to the Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. Get inside both monuments! The duration of this tour is 4 hours
Duration: 4 hours

Westminster&outside parliament

Duration: 3 hours
Outside Parliament: Get a guided tour inside Westminster Abbey and a panoramic tour around the exterior of Parliament. Parliament not included.
Tickets to Westminster: Only the tickets to Westminster are included in this option. Parliament tickets are not included

Spanish Westminster &Panoramic

Westminster&Outside Parliament: Inside Westminster & Panoramic Tour Parliament
Duration: 3 hours
Guided tour in Spanish

Westminster&Parliament Spanish

Duration: 4 hours

English Westminster GuidedTour

Duration: 2 hours
Westminster Tour: This option includes a tour inside the Westminster Abbey with a proffesional english speaking guide. The Parliament is not included.

Spanish Westminster GuidedTour

Duration: 2 hours
Westminster Tour: This option includes a tour inside the Westminster Abbey with a profesional Spanish speaking guide. The Parliament is not in

Only Parliament

Only Ticket: This option includes an introduction to the exterior of Parliament. You will get an audio guide tour inside the Parliament.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Westminster is not included: This option does not include a ticket to access the Westminster Abbey

What's included

  • Ticket to the Parliament (if you choose this option)
  • Professional English guide inside the Westminster Abbey
  • Audio guide in different languages inside the Parliament (if you choose this option)
  • Ticket to Westminster Abbey (if you choose the option)
  • Panoramic tour around the Parliament (if you choose this option)
  • Live commentary inside the Parliament
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Souvenirs

What to expect

  1. Westminster Abbey
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Meet your guide at the entrance to Westminster Abbey at 09:15 AM, and then look inside the historic monument to stand in the footsteps of kings and queens. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been held in the abbey, as have many royal weddings, including that of Prince William to Kate Middleton in 2011.
  2. Houses of Parliament
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Then, take a panoramic tour of the Houses of Parliament and pass the Elizabeth Tower where the famous Big Ben bell chimes every quarter hour. Learn about the role of MPs who sit in the House of Commons and the function of the House of Lords.
  3. Big Ben
    Pass by
    ear how, and why, the Elizabeth Tower and its great clock and iconic bell were built. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, the Palace of Westminster (the official name of the Houses of Parliament) boasts an ostentatious façade with golden spires and statues of kings that reflect in the River Thames. Listen as your guide explains the history of the building, from the first medieval clock tower built in the old Palace of Westminster, to the design and construction of the present Elizabeth Tower.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be waiting outside the entrance of Abbey shop at Westminster Abbey. Please do not look for the guide inside the shop.

End point

The guide will be waiting outside the entrance of Abbey shop at Westminster Abbey. Please do not look for the guide inside the shop.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that there are three differents options with different inclusions (check which one you have choosen)
  • Kindly remind that Westminster Abbey can close due to private events and giving short notice
  • Guests under the age of 18 may not be admitted at check-in unless accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.3 (604)
From
£54.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
More activities in London
From
£54.00 per person
Check availability