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Visit three of London’s most iconic sights in one experience with Abbey entry and a walking tour covering Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.
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Explore Westminster Abbey’s nave, chapels, and cloisters while hearing about monarchs, poets, and statesmen buried beneath its famous Gothic arches.
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Walk past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament while hearing about British politics and the tower’s world-famous clock.
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Your licensed guide speaks English, French, Spanish, or German, giving you accurate and engaging commentary tailored to your needs.
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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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Entry to Westminster Abbey
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Walking tour around Big Ben & Buckingham Palace
Additional paid upgrades:
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Skip-the-line tickets or priority group entry to Westminster Abbey
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Guided tour of Westminster Abbey
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Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace
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Licensed English, French, Spanish, or German-speaking tour guide
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Small group size (10 to 15 guests)
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Headsets
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Entry to Buckingham Palace State Rooms
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Entry to Big Ben
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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See London’s most iconic royal and political landmarks on a guided walking tour, with commentary from a licensed guide in English, French, Spanish, or German.
Getting started
Meet your guide just outside The Ritz Hotel, beside the two red telephone boxes near Green Park Underground Station. After a short introduction, your group sets off on foot through central London. As you walk, your guide shares stories and context about the landmarks you’re about to see and their lasting significance.
What to expect
This experience includes exterior views of Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, as well as interior access to Westminster Abbey with an included entry ticket.
Features:
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Westminster Abbey: Explore the interior of Westminster Abbey at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide. This 1,000-year-old Gothic church has hosted every British coronation since 1066 and is the burial site of historical figures like Isaac Newton and Charles Dickens.
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Coronation Chair & Poets’ Corner: Inside the Abbey, see the 700-year-old Coronation Chair used in every crowning since 1308 and visit Poets’ Corner, where literary legends are honoured and buried.
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Big Ben & Houses of Parliament: Get up-close views of London’s most recognisable clock tower and the neighbouring Houses of Parliament, the heart of British political life.
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Buckingham Palace: View the official residence of the monarch from the outside, including the iconic Balcony.
Extras
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Fast-track entry to Westminster Abbey: Skip the long lines and enter Westminster Abbey through a priority access lane, saving valuable time.
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Expert-guided tours: Enhance your visit with a guided tour led by a knowledgeable expert. These in-depth tours provide fascinating insights, historical context, and stories you might miss on a self-guided visit.
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Changing the Guard Ceremony: On select days, during the 10am tour, you can witness the iconic Changing the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace, a colourful display of British pageantry.
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What to bring
- Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
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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.
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Your pets are not allowed on this experience.
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Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
Accessibility
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This experience is partially accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
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With Braille and a hearing loop system, this experience is accessible to all.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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The venue provides free tickets for disabled individuals.
Additional information
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Available facilities: restroom.
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Safety is a priority, so guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
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While there is no strictly enforced dress code, please note that Westminster Abbey is a place of worship, and it is better to be dressed modestly
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The Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace only takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays; on other days, the tour visits the Horse Guards Parade instead.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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