5.0(8 reviews)
KILLED_Westminster Abbey Tour with Jubilee Galleries & Optional Parliament Tour
3 hours
Max 20 people
London, United Kingdom
About this activity
This guided tour of Westminster Abbey gets you past the long queues and provides a deeper understanding of the history housed in this Gothic building.
Highlights
- Skip the long lines at Westminster Abbey.
- See the tombs of significant historical figures.
- Explore with a certified Blue Badge guide.
- Get access to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
- If selected: Tour the Houses of Parliament.
Full description
While others stand in line, you’ll head straight into Westminster Abbey, where more than 10 centuries of history await. Hear tales of coronations, royal weddings, monarchs, soldiers, heroes, villains, and more as you explore England’s most important Gothic building from top to bottom. After your Westminster Abbey tour you'll gain access to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, an exclusive space housing royal treasures spanning 1,000 years of history. If you want to explore more British history, choose the Houses of Parliament option to continue your tour with a rare opportunity to explore Parliament's interior halls and chambers.
Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous buildings in the world and is considered the most important Gothic building in England. Led by a certified Blue Badge guide, this tour gets you up close and personal with some of the most fascinating events in history.
After a brief introduction in Parliament Square, you’ll head straight into Westminster Abbey. Your guide will spin stories of the significant historical events that have taken place within these walls, along with details of the decor that can be hard to decipher on your own. See the Coronation Chair, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the High Altar, where many royal weddings have taken place. You’ll also visit the tombs of some of the most important figures in history, including Charles Darwin, Edward V, and Sir Isaac Newton.
Following your exploration of the Abbey’s main floor, you’ll head upstairs to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries. Opened to the public only recently, tickets to this gallery are hard to come by. Luckily, yours are included, giving you the opportunity to marvel at its many precious artefacts—some of which are over 1000 years old!
If you select the House of Parliament option when booking, you’ll continue your tour with a stroll through the halls and chambers of Parliament just like Henry VIII and Winston Churchill. You'll be shown around by a knowledgeable tour guide who will take you to the storied Westminster Hall, the House of Lords Chamber, and the House of Commons Chamber.
History, legend, lore, and a lot of pomp and circumstance mix and mingle as you take in nearly one thousand years of history on this comprehensive guided tour of London.
After a brief introduction in Parliament Square, you’ll head straight into Westminster Abbey. Your guide will spin stories of the significant historical events that have taken place within these walls, along with details of the decor that can be hard to decipher on your own. See the Coronation Chair, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the High Altar, where many royal weddings have taken place. You’ll also visit the tombs of some of the most important figures in history, including Charles Darwin, Edward V, and Sir Isaac Newton.
Following your exploration of the Abbey’s main floor, you’ll head upstairs to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries. Opened to the public only recently, tickets to this gallery are hard to come by. Luckily, yours are included, giving you the opportunity to marvel at its many precious artefacts—some of which are over 1000 years old!
If you select the House of Parliament option when booking, you’ll continue your tour with a stroll through the halls and chambers of Parliament just like Henry VIII and Winston Churchill. You'll be shown around by a knowledgeable tour guide who will take you to the storied Westminster Hall, the House of Lords Chamber, and the House of Commons Chamber.
History, legend, lore, and a lot of pomp and circumstance mix and mingle as you take in nearly one thousand years of history on this comprehensive guided tour of London.
Included / Excluded
- Certified Blue Badge guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Skip-the-queue access to Westminster Abbey
- Tickets to Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries
- If selected: Tickets to the Houses of Parliament
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Important information
Know before you book
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Know before you go
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- All guests must pass through security.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Photography is not permitted inside Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament.
- Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Westminster Abbey
- We recommend you bring a water bottle (to protect the environment we don't provide plastic bottles). You'll be able to fill your bottle on tour.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.
Reviews
5.0(8 reviews)
Mel
Sep 20265.0
Lara was a wonderful local tour guide!! The whole trip was as seamless, fun, and we felt prepared with parking logistics. Highly recommend the morning tour, as there was very little traffic and we had fewer tourists to navigate around. Also be prepared to be soaked on the boat tour! The priority tickets get you to the front of the boat and the waterfall spray hits you directly in the face. So fun!!
Tricia
Aug 20265.0
Lara was an excellent tour guide and the whole experience was worth the price.
Kiara M.
Aug 20265.0
Amazing Tour!!
Additional information
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.