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Westminster Abbey

Discover British history at Westminster Abbey, the site of royal weddings, coronations, and memorials to poets like Eliot and Tennyson.

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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey facade with visitors, London.
Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey with red drapery backdrop.
Nave of Westminster Abbey showcasing Gothic architecture and stained glass windows.
Visitors exploring the ornate interior of Westminster Abbey, London.
Statue of William Shakespeare in Westminster Abbey, London.
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Tomb inside Westminster Abbey with ornate columns and detailed carvings.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier surrounded by poppies inside Westminster Abbey, London.
Statues inside Westminster Abbey, London, with intricate carvings and stained glass windows.
Stained glass windows inside Westminster Abbey, London.
Westminster Abbey facade with intricate architecture, London.
Tourists listening to a guide inside Westminster Abbey, London.
Crowd outside Buckingham Palace gates in London.
Westminster Abbey street view with Big Ben in the background, London.
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Audio guide
  • Walk through 1,000 years of British history at Westminster Abbey. Visit monarchs’ tombs, stained glass chapels, and quiet cloisters at your own pace.

  • Go solo with a multimedia guide or hear from a licensed guide onsite. Both options offer insightful commentary at different levels of detail.

  • Select from time-saving upgrades like Headout's audio guide, skip-the-line access or join a small group walking tour of London’s political landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

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  • Walk through 1,000 years of British history at Westminster Abbey. Visit monarchs’ tombs, stained glass chapels, and quiet cloisters at your own pace.

  • Go solo with a multimedia guide or hear from a licensed guide onsite. Both options offer insightful commentary at different levels of detail.

  • Select from time-saving upgrades like Headout's audio guide, skip-the-line access or join a small group walking tour of London’s political landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

from £34.44
£31

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Westminster Abbey and Tower of London under blue sky, London.
Interiors of Westminster Abbey with ornate altar and vaulted ceilings.
Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey with red drapery backdrop.
Tower of London entrance gate with stone walls and wooden bridge.
Crown jewels display with a guard in the background at the Tower of London.
Visitors exploring the ornate interior of Westminster Abbey, London.
Tomb and statues in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey, London.
Westminster Abbey facade with intricate architecture, London.
White Tower at the Tower of London with tourists exploring the historic site.
Crown jewels display at Tower of London crown exhibitions.
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Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Unlock two of London’s royal landmarks with a single combo ticket that grants you access to both Westminster Abbey and the historic Tower of London.

  • Enjoy flexible, self-paced visits with no time limits or group restrictions at either Westminster Abbey or the Tower of London, allowing you to explore at your leisure.

  • Discover royal tombs, admire intricate stained-glass windows, and see where kings, queens, poets, and pioneers were laid to rest at Westminster Abbey.

  • See the Crown Jewels and explore the White Tower as you learn about the Tower’s history as a royal prison and uncover tales of treason, treasure, and ravens.

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  • Unlock two of London’s royal landmarks with a single combo ticket that grants you access to both Westminster Abbey and the historic Tower of London.

  • Enjoy flexible, self-paced visits with no time limits or group restrictions at either Westminster Abbey or the Tower of London, allowing you to explore at your leisure.

  • Discover royal tombs, admire intricate stained-glass windows, and see where kings, queens, poets, and pioneers were laid to rest at Westminster Abbey.

  • See the Crown Jewels and explore the White Tower as you learn about the Tower’s history as a royal prison and uncover tales of treason, treasure, and ravens.

from £66.80
£63.46

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Northern entrance of Westminster Abbey with intricate Gothic architecture.
Tourists listening to a guide inside Westminster Abbey, London.
Westminster Abbey interior with view of Anglican Church architecture and stained glass.
Tourists walking inside Westminster Abbey's Anglican Church, London.
High Altar at Westminster Abbey with ornate gold detailing and religious artwork.
Lady Chapel ceiling and colorful banners at Westminster Abbey, London.
Sir Isaac Newton's Tomb in Westminster Abbey with ornate Gothic architecture.
Tourists listening to a guide inside Westminster Abbey, viewing the cloisters.
Group enjoying a discussion over tea during a private guided tour of Westminster Abbey.
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament viewed from a Thames cruise in London.
Free cancellation
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2 hr
  • Save over an hour with skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey & get right to the coronation chairs and royal tombs instead of standing in crowded queues.

  • Follow a licensed English-speaking guide for in-depth stories behind royal burials, architectural details & sites like Poet’s Corner inside Westminster Abbey.

  • Choose upgrades like faster Abbey entry, exclusive Jubilee Gallery access, a top-tier Blue Badge guide or a quiet break with refreshments like tea and coffee.

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  • Save over an hour with skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey & get right to the coronation chairs and royal tombs instead of standing in crowded queues.

  • Follow a licensed English-speaking guide for in-depth stories behind royal burials, architectural details & sites like Poet’s Corner inside Westminster Abbey.

  • Choose upgrades like faster Abbey entry, exclusive Jubilee Gallery access, a top-tier Blue Badge guide or a quiet break with refreshments like tea and coffee.

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£79
Westminster Abbey exterior with Gothic architecture and rose window in London.
Chamber of the House of Commons with green benches, Houses of Parliament, London.
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben by the River Thames in London.
Nave of Westminster Abbey showcasing Gothic architecture and stained glass windows.
Visitors inside Westminster Abbey during a guided tour, admiring the ornate architecture.
Stained glass rose window in the south transept of Westminster Abbey, London.
Interiors of Westminster Abbey with ornate altar and vaulted ceilings.
Statue of William Shakespeare at Westminster Abbey, London.
Central Lobby entrance with ornate arches and detailed stone carvings at Houses of Parliament, London.
Tomb with effigy inside Westminster Abbey, London, with stained glass windows in the background.
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3 hr 45 min
  • Enter Westminster Abbey to witness the Coronation Chair, medieval architecture, royal burial sites, and monuments dedicated to Britain’s cultural and political icons.

  • Visit the working heart of British democracy by entering the Commons and Lords chambers inside the Houses of Parliament.

  • Gain deeper insight through an English speaking guide who connects royal ceremonies and parliamentary procedures in an engaging, easy to follow format.

  • Enhance your visit with fast track Abbey admission and decide on a professional guide inside the Parliament or an audio guide with headset.

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  • Enter Westminster Abbey to witness the Coronation Chair, medieval architecture, royal burial sites, and monuments dedicated to Britain’s cultural and political icons.

  • Visit the working heart of British democracy by entering the Commons and Lords chambers inside the Houses of Parliament.

  • Gain deeper insight through an English speaking guide who connects royal ceremonies and parliamentary procedures in an engaging, easy to follow format.

  • Enhance your visit with fast track Abbey admission and decide on a professional guide inside the Parliament or an audio guide with headset.

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£109
Westminster Abbey in London surrounded by trees on a sunny day.
Tour guide leading a group through a historic London street near Westminster Abbey.
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament viewed from a Thames cruise in London.
Crowd outside Buckingham Palace gates in London.
Nave of Westminster Abbey showcasing Gothic architecture and stained glass windows.
Tomb monument inside Westminster Abbey, featuring intricate carvings and Latin inscriptions.
Marble monument inside Westminster Abbey with colorful arches and detailed sculptures.
High Altar at Westminster Abbey with ornate gold detailing and religious artwork.
Sculptures and tomb in Poet's Corner, Westminster Abbey, London.
Guards in red uniforms and bearskin hats perform at Changing of the Guard, London.
Westminster Abbey facade in London, featuring intricate Gothic architecture.
Free cancellation
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Flexible duration
  • Visit three of London’s most iconic sights in one experience with Abbey entry and a walking tour covering Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

  • Explore Westminster Abbey’s nave, chapels, and cloisters while hearing about monarchs, poets, and statesmen buried beneath its famous Gothic arches.

  • Walk past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament while hearing about British politics and the tower’s world-famous clock.

  • Your licensed guide speaks English, French, Spanish, or German, giving you accurate and engaging commentary tailored to your needs.

  • Add extras like a guided Westminster Abbey visit, Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, or fast-track access to the Abbey.

More details

  • Visit three of London’s most iconic sights in one experience with Abbey entry and a walking tour covering Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

  • Explore Westminster Abbey’s nave, chapels, and cloisters while hearing about monarchs, poets, and statesmen buried beneath its famous Gothic arches.

  • Walk past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament while hearing about British politics and the tower’s world-famous clock.

  • Your licensed guide speaks English, French, Spanish, or German, giving you accurate and engaging commentary tailored to your needs.

  • Add extras like a guided Westminster Abbey visit, Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, or fast-track access to the Abbey.

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£48.01
Tower Bridge over the Thames and the facade of Westminster Abbey in London.
Tower Bridge in London with raised bascules, viewed from the River Thames.
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Westminster Abbey facade with visitors, London.
Nave of Westminster Abbey showcasing Gothic architecture and stained glass windows.
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Visitors exploring the ornate interior of Westminster Abbey, London.
Tourists listening to a guide inside Westminster Abbey, London.
Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey with red drapery backdrop.
Flexible duration
  • Enjoy two of London’s top landmarks with one convenient combo ticket. Save money as you explore Tower Bridge and Westminster Abbey at your own pace.

  • Walk above the Thames on Tower Bridge’s glass floor, suspended 42 meters in the air. Snap Insta-worthy photos while gazing out over The Shard and Canary Wharf.

  • Step inside the Tower Bridge Engine Rooms for a dive into Victorian engineering. Learn how over 80 workers kept the bascules moving using steam-driven technology.

  • Marvel at Westminster Abbey’s stained-glass chapels, cloisters, and soaring ceilings, as you uncover the stories behind this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Travel back through 1,000 years of history at Westminster Abbey, where monarchs have been crowned since 1066, and stroll past the tombs of poets, scientists, and kings.

More details

  • Enjoy two of London’s top landmarks with one convenient combo ticket. Save money as you explore Tower Bridge and Westminster Abbey at your own pace.

  • Walk above the Thames on Tower Bridge’s glass floor, suspended 42 meters in the air. Snap Insta-worthy photos while gazing out over The Shard and Canary Wharf.

  • Step inside the Tower Bridge Engine Rooms for a dive into Victorian engineering. Learn how over 80 workers kept the bascules moving using steam-driven technology.

  • Marvel at Westminster Abbey’s stained-glass chapels, cloisters, and soaring ceilings, as you uncover the stories behind this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Travel back through 1,000 years of history at Westminster Abbey, where monarchs have been crowned since 1066, and stroll past the tombs of poets, scientists, and kings.

from £47
£44.65

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Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral in London.
Visitors exploring the ornate interior of Westminster Abbey, London.
Westminster Abbey facade with clock tower and surrounding buildings, London.
Interior of St Paul's Cathedral with ornate columns and detailed ceiling artwork.
St. Paul's Cathedral dome and towers in London.
Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey with red drapery backdrop.
Westminster Abbey interior with ornate arches and choir stalls, London.
Tomb inside Westminster Abbey with ornate columns and detailed carvings.
Mosaic of Christ with apostles at St Paul Cathedral, featuring intricate gold background.
Intricate frescoes and architectural details on St. Paul's Cathedral dome, London.
Aerial view from St Paul's Cathedral's Golden Gallery, showcasing twin baroque towers and London's skyline.
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Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • See Westminster Abbey & St Paul’s Cathedral your way. With audio guides included, take your sweet time to learn about coronations, tombs, and royal traditions.

  • Walk through centuries of royal history at Westminster Abbey with a multilingual audio guide. See the Coronation Chair, Poets’ Corner, and the final resting places of monarchs.

  • Access all five levels of St Paul’s Cathedral including the Whispering Gallery & Golden Gallery with insights from a multimedia guide available in 9 languages.

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  • See Westminster Abbey & St Paul’s Cathedral your way. With audio guides included, take your sweet time to learn about coronations, tombs, and royal traditions.

  • Walk through centuries of royal history at Westminster Abbey with a multilingual audio guide. See the Coronation Chair, Poets’ Corner, and the final resting places of monarchs.

  • Access all five levels of St Paul’s Cathedral including the Whispering Gallery & Golden Gallery with insights from a multimedia guide available in 9 languages.

from £57
£54.15

5% off

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben by the River Thames in London, UK.
Tourists listening to a guide inside Westminster Abbey, viewing the cloisters.
Westminster Abbey facade with intricate architecture, London.
Visitors exploring the ornate interior of Westminster Abbey, London.
Members’ Lobby at Houses of Parliament with wooden paneling and archway.
Visitor photographing Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, London.
Tomb and statues in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey, London.
Close-up of Big Ben clock face in London, showing Roman numerals and ornate details.
Stained glass windows and ornate carvings inside Westminster Abbey.
Aerial view of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben from the London Eye.
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1 hr 30 min
Audio guide
  • Step inside the Houses of Parliament & wander independently through political spaces like Westminster Hall, the Commons chamber & the regal House of Lords.

  • Your visit includes a personal audio guide that shares key political moments, architecture details and ceremonial insights room by room.

  • Add Westminster Abbey to your visit and enjoy fast-track access plus a guided tour with headset for clear narration from your licensed guide.

More details

  • Step inside the Houses of Parliament & wander independently through political spaces like Westminster Hall, the Commons chamber & the regal House of Lords.

  • Your visit includes a personal audio guide that shares key political moments, architecture details and ceremonial insights room by room.

  • Add Westminster Abbey to your visit and enjoy fast-track access plus a guided tour with headset for clear narration from your licensed guide.

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£36
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  • Unlock up to 50% savings on admission tickets for iconic attractions such as The Tower of London, Up At The O2, and Tower Bridge.

  • Explore the best of London including Kew Gardens, Westminster Abbey, and other prime attractions.

  • Enjoy the flexibility of picking from different passes offering entry to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions in London, with a validity of 30 days from first use.

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  • Get ready for an amazing London adventure with the London Explorer Pass which covers 90+ attractions, tours, and experiences with maximum savings.

  • Unlock up to 50% savings on admission tickets for iconic attractions such as The Tower of London, Up At The O2, and Tower Bridge.

  • Explore the best of London including Kew Gardens, Westminster Abbey, and other prime attractions.

  • Enjoy the flexibility of picking from different passes offering entry to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions in London, with a validity of 30 days from first use.

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About Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey, with its stunning gothic facade, stands as a timeless symbol of London's rich heritage as its coronation church since 1066. Step inside to explore the Poets' Corner, where literary icons like Shakespeare and Dickens have been laid to rest, immerse yourself in the presence of the Coronation Chair and visit the Henry VII Lady Chapel, a masterpiece of medieval architecture.

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Address
Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3PA, UK
Also known as
Westminster Abbey
Year opened
1269
Founded by
John of Gloucester, Henry of Reyns, Robert of Beverley, Ptolemy Dean
Visitors per year
1600000
Expected wait time - Standard
1-2 hours (Peak), 30-60 mins (Off Peak)
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Jane Baard

Jane

Feb 2026

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We went when it was dark. London is so beautiful at night. As we were disabled we were fast tracked so no standing in long queues. Staff were great. Will definitely visit again.

Combo: Westminster Abbey with Audio Guide + River Thames Sightseeing Cruise + Optional London Eye Tickets

Chaimaa Essaidi el ouahabi
ES

Chaimaa

Spain
Feb 2026

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It's a very relaxing trip. I recommend going at night. The line seems to move very slowly, but it's actually the opposite. In less than 10 minutes, you're on the Ferris wheel, and there are lots of activities to do around it.

Combo: Westminster Abbey with Audio Guide + River Thames Sightseeing Cruise + Optional London Eye Tickets

MARTIN Sylvie

Martin

Feb 2026

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These tickets are perfect for visiting these two iconic London landmarks. The estimated duration indicated corresponds well to the time spent on the visit.

Combo: Westminster Abbey + Tower of London Tickets

Janet E Pavelin
GB

Janet

United Kingdom
Feb 2026

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February is a good time for this visit- plenty of people but no queues for any of it.! Despite the rain we managed to see everyrhing in the Tower - loved the moving walkway for the best of the Crown Jewels, and the charming little chapel high in the White Tower. Had not expected an elephant and the monkeys, but did get up close and personal with a couple of Ravens. Tower Bridge was fun. An elevator to the top deck instead of 200 steps, thankfully, and not too inimidating to stand on the glass panels watching traffic and tiny people below. Lots of information and little open wndows for pics of the local skyline. Best of all was the engine shed showing how the lower deck used to be raised by steam power. Much more fun than now when someone presses a button. Apparently having it raised totake your boat through is free - though no doubt there is lots of red tape.

Combo: Westminster Abbey + Tower of London Tickets

Gustavo Lopes da Cruz
KY

Gustavo

Cayman Islands
Feb 2026

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It was a wonderful day! A beautiful place, full of stories and a super pleasant atmosphere. Learning so many stories was an enriching experience for me. An unforgettable experience. Not to mention the royal throne, with all its symbolism and glamour. I hope to return one day....

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Mathilda Maria Antoinetta Rousseau
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Mathilda

Netherlands
Jan 2026

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Beautiful building and excellent guidance via the headset. Very impressive to see who is buried there. We also enjoyed a delicious cup of tea in the small restaurant. Highly recommended!

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Raylene Martinez
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Raylene

United States
Feb 2026

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The London eye had amazing sights and not a long wait. If you have time to do this experience it's a must see on your list for London. As for the Thames cruise we ran out of time and couldn't use it so only get it if you know you will have time to use the combo pass to both attractions I tried to get a different time but policy is strict. The customer service was nice nonetheless when I asked them.

Combo: Westminster Abbey Tickets with Audio Guide + River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

Jessica Carillo
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Jessica

United States
Jan 2026

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It was a really cool feeling to be in the Tower Bridge. The view up there is breathtaking. The photos I took from being up in the tower was beautiful. I felt like I could really take London in . It was really amazing (a bit nerve wracking too) to walk across the glass floor and that for me that was the highlight. Seeing London from that height was such a unique experience. Definitely worth visiting

Combo: Tower Bridge + Westminster Abbey Tickets

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