Westminster Abbey: Royal and Political History

Immerse yourself in Britain’s royal and political history with a tour of Westminster Abbey and an optional visit to the Houses of Parliament. Discover the iconic Gothic abbey and explore the British political system for a complete experience.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Westminster Abbey - 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…
What's Included
  • Optional ticket to the Parliament
  • Guided tour with a professional English-speaking guide in Westminster Abbey
  • Multilingual audio guide available inside the Parliament
  • Optional ticket to Westminster Abbey
  • Optional panoramic tour around the Parliament
What's Not Included
  • Live commentary inside the Parliament
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Souvenirs
Additional Information

Discover Britain’s royal and political legacy with a guided tour of Westminster Abbey, a renowned landmark in London. Enter the magnificent Gothic church that has been the site of every English coronation since 1066, and has also hosted royal weddings such as that of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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Location
Westminster Abbey Shop
Dean's Yard
The guide will be waiting outside the entrance of Abbey shop at Westminster Abbey. Please do not look for the guide inside the shop.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Tim_b
Oct 8, 2025
Westminster Abbey - Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided incredable history and perspective. Due to the number of other tours taking place all around us she was often difficult to hear. Use of headphones or ear buds would have improved the experience.
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Bob_b
Oct 7, 2025
Awesome Westminster Abbey experience - Nick was our tour guide, and he made our tour inside Westminster Abbey an unforgettable experience. He is so knowledgeable and experienced. Thank you Nick.
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Monica
Oct 5, 2025
Mass in the Abbey - We went to Mass on Sunday there, what a beautiful thing!! Mass is quite legal, With a beautiful adult and children coral! On Sundays it is not open to tourists, Unless you wanted to go to Mass and can't take pictures
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Leslie_e
Oct 5, 2025
Fun day. - Jane was a good tour guide. She made it fun and entertaining. Lots of history given in a manageable way.
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Fearless16319952780
Oct 4, 2025
Westminster Abbey - For a first visit to the Westminster Abbey the guide, Sue, led us to the main attractions of the place. The historical view allowed us to understand the historical aspects of the abbey.
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Melda_c
Oct 2, 2025
The guides do make the tour - Of all the tours this is the one we loved the most. My husband told Nick M. Our tour guide that he could listen to him describe the inside of a bathroom. His tone was soothing and he was so knowledgeable. And with my husband in a wheelchair he was so helpful making sure he was comfortable and could see as much of the Abbey as possible. Taking us to Parliament and making sure the guards were able to help with all of the searches required, Nick was fantastic. I highly recommend this tour of Westminster Abbey and the London Parliament -so interesting, but especially with Nick.
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Alison
Sep 27, 2025
A great tour - Sue was an excellent guide for Westminster Abbey. The tour was wonderful and she knew so much. She checked with the group as to our desire of where to tour to avoid long queues. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Sara_m
Sep 26, 2025
Nick was an amazing... - Nick was an amazing guide! Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable, sharing facts in the Abbey then after on our walking tour around parliament, but he had a great sense of humor and kept us laughing! Highly recommend if you can request him at the abbey or Clarence House you do!
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Pouneh
Sep 24, 2025
Amazing tour - Our tour guide Nick was a knowledgeable, kind, and pleasant guide and made our visit to Westminister Abbey unforgettable
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Pamela_r
Sep 23, 2025
Jane was an excellent... - Jane was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable, funny and friendly. Westminster Abbey is a must-see in London.
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up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).