Priority Access Westminster Abbey Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey
- Explore the Coronation Chair
- Visit the Poets' Corner
- See the tombs of British monarchs
- Discover the history of the abbey
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Priority access to Westminster Abbey
- Guided tour with a professional guide
- Audio guide for self-paced exploration
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
An architectural masterpiece, Westminster Abbey presents a unique pageant of British history – the shrine of St Edward the confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, and countless memorials to the famous and the great. Our guide will help bring to life this remarkable building where 40 English and British coronations have taken place since 1066. You will hear about the most recent coronation of Charles III that took place on the 6th May 2023, the marriage of William and Kate – the Prince and Princess of Wales, and also stop briefly to pay our respect and celebrate the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II whose state funeral also took place at the Abbey.
Our first experience of Westminster Abbey, one of the jewels in London’s crown and a must see for any visitor, is in the 14th century medieval under croft. Originally used by the Benedictine monks to store food and drink - the Cellarium is now a unique restaurant, and we pause here for refreshments. (Refreshments included in the price)
Meeting point
Start Location
Westminster Abbey Shop, Westminster Abbey, Dean's Yard, London, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Audio guides are available in multiple languages; request upon arrival.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing.
- Photography is allowed, but flash and tripods are prohibited.
- Food and drinks are not permitted inside the abbey.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Refreshments served before the tour (Approx. 20 - 30 mins) followed by Westminster Abbey tour (up to 90 mins).
- Gluten-free/Vegan pastries not available at The Cellarium. Plant-based milk is available.
Traveler reviews
Westminster Tour With Zozo
Tour guide’s name was Zozo; he was profound in knowledge and was very insightful and helpful with answering questions.
Informative and Fun Tour of Westminster Abbey
Tour starts promptly and begins with tea. We did the early morning tour and it was so nice to skip the crowd. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor which made the experience even more enjoyable. Our guide also gave us a few recommendations like to attend Evensong later in the day and to pay the modest fee to tour the upstairs...both were great experiences.
5 stars
Great job telling the history. Very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend.
Great tour
This was very efficient and very informative. The guide was very knowledgeable and funny, and we truly like the entire event.
Westminster Abbey
Peter was an absolutely incredible guide. He was so patient, kind and tells a great story. He is a wealth of knowledge.