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Westminster Abbey Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

Northern entrance of Westminster Abbey with tourists entering for a guided tour in London.
Anglican Church interior at Westminster Abbey, London, with ornate architecture.
Westminster Abbey with Changing of the Guard ceremony in London tour combo.
Tourist exploring Anglican Church interior at Westminster Abbey, London.

Fast-track your way into Westminster Abbey with a history expert who’ll guide you through centuries of royal drama, grand coronations, and sublime Gothic design.

    • Why wait? Skip the line and explore Westminster Abbey’s royal tombs, coronation history, and stunning Gothic beauty without wasting a single minute.
    • With a guide, Westminster Abbey isn’t just stunning—it’s alive! Hear the stories behind coronations, royal burials, and moments that shaped Britain’s history.
    • Britain’s oldest seat isn’t just for sitting—it’s where monarchs have been crowned since 1308. Meet the legendary Coronation Chair up close!
    • Expand your tour with Big Ben, Parliament, and Buckingham Palace. That’s a serious London lineup with a guide and snacks at Cellarium to tie it all together!
    • Skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey
    • English-speaking history guide

    Paid Additional Upgrades:

    • 4-hour guided walking tour of Westminster
    • Visit Big Ben and Buckingham Palace or the Houses of Parliament
    • Entry to Houses of Parliament
    • Audio guide at the Houses of Parliament
    • Coffee and pastries at Cellarium
    • Small group of max 20 people
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Guests from United States, France, Australia and over 39 countries have loved this experience
    Remco van Andel

    Remco

    5/5

    Dec, 2024

    Great tour with a great guide. Natasha could tell us the nicest stories about all places we visited. This is what you are hoping for when booking a guided tour.
    kevin tealey

    Kevin

    5/5

    Nov, 2024

    Natasha was a very knowledgeable tour guide and answer plenty of our questions the Abby was so beautiful given us plenty of time to look around and telling us the history of the place
    Susan Hobbs

    Susan

    5/5

    Oct, 2024

    The Abbey is an amazing place, our guide Lucy was really knowledgeable and great fun and ensured that we learnt many important and funfacts while we were there
    Pamela Newman

    Pamela

    5/5

    Aug, 2024

    Top notch experience. The guide was excellent, he was pleasant, knowledgeable and experienced. I would highly recommend this tour.
    Charlton clarke

    Charlton

    5/5

    Feb, 2025

    The tour guide's knowledge was great! Lucy was awesome!
  • Unearth centuries of history

    Westminster Abbey is where British history gets real. Think coronations, royal weddings, and the final resting place of over 3,300 legends—including Charles Dickens and Isaac Newton! The Gothic architecture is unreal, and the Coronation Chair? It’s been used for every British monarch since 1308. From towering stained-glass windows to the stunning Henry VII Lady Chapel, every corner has a story.

    Elevate your experience, go big!

    History’s way more fun when you’ve got a guide who knows their stuff! Skip the lines at Westminster Abbey and let an expert (speaking English, German, or French) bring its royal past to life. Want a snack before all that history? Upgrade with a coffee and pastry at the Cellarium. Or, stretch your sightseeing to Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, or Buckingham Palace. Small groups of 20 people, dramatic stories, and upgrades that are too good to pass up—your London sightseeing itinerary deserves the best of the best, so make your choice!

  • What to bring

    • Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

    What’s not allowed

    • Alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, food & beverages, drones, large bags, suitcases, backpacks, rucksacks, illegal drugs, weapons, and items that make a noise, like whistles, banners, flags, and political slogans, are not allowed on this experience.
    • Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
    • Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is partially accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
    • With Braille and a hearing loop system, this experience is accessible to all.
    • For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
    • The venue provides free tickets for disabled individuals.

    Additional information

    • Available facilities: restroom.
    • Safety is a priority, so guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.
    • While there is no strictly enforced dress code, please note that the Abbey is a place of worship, and it is better to be dressed modestly
    • Select the 9.30am slot to enter anytime between 9.30am-12pm on weekdays and 9am-12pm on Saturdays.
    • Select the 12pm slot to enter anytime between 12pm-3pm on weekdays and 12pm-2.30pm on Saturdays.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide outside the Westminster Abbey Shop.

    • Address: 20 Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3JS, United Kingdom.

    • Landmark: The Abbey shop is located next to the West entrance.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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