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Westminster Abbey Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

Tourists listening to a guide inside Westminster Abbey, London.
Westminster Abbey interior with view of Anglican Church architecture and stained glass.
Guards in red uniforms marching during Changing of the Guard ceremony, London.
Tourists walking inside Westminster Abbey's Anglican Church, London.

Duration

2 hr - 4 hr

Open today

09:30am - 03:30pm

Guided tour

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Mobile ticket

4.6/5

(534)

Dirk Hassmann

Dirk

Jun 2025
Verified booking
We are more than satisfied. The tour is really interesting and highly recommended. We saw a lot and learned great stories and details. Also very flexible. We had booked the English tour by mistake. This was sorted out on the spot in 5 minutes and we were then able to join the tour with a German-speaking guide. Bossa was great and gave us lots of interesting information. Top all round. Highly recommended, especially our guide
Robert Lawson

Robert

Jun 2025
Verified booking
Ticketing experience was good. Our guide, Bossa, was extremely personable, knowledgeable, and professional. Her commentary was very inclusive of all members of the group, relevant and illuminating. She is a credit to the tour guide 'profession'. After our tour with her, it is easy to understand why Westminster Abbey is widely acknowledged as one of the most special places in England, if not the world. Loved the walk up to Buckingham and St James' palaces also.
Kevin Eggleston

Kevin

Jun 2025
Verified booking
Our guide, Alexandra, was very knowledgeable and helpful. Appreciate how she organized the trip and helped with photos.. We had trouble finding our group on a busy corner with other tour groups meeting at the same location. There was a lot of commotion with the police at the time and we found our group later, after joining the wrong group.. Suggest starting in a more unique spot, and with a description of the contact.
    • 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.

    • Skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey

    • Professional English-speaking guide

    Paid additional upgrades:

    • Priority access to Westminster Abbey

    • Entry to Queen Diamond's Jubilee Galleries

    • Refreshments (tea, coffee and pastries)

    • Certified blue-badge guide

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Nathan Crago

    Nathan

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    I really enjoyed the early entry and refreshments to start the day. I felt we got a head start on the crowds. Our guide was knowledgeable and managed to keep the tour engaging and on schedule.
    Catherine Pageau

    Catherine

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The tour was really knowledgeable and nice. We loved how she knew exactly where to put us so we could well see the change of the guard. Recommend.
    Natalia Vtorushina

    Natalia

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    It was perfect time with Paul 💫
    Michelle Beck

    Michelle

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Lucy was very knowledge with a good twist of humor to make the tour engaging for everyone. She was also very helpful for a family in our group with a stroller.
    Urvashi Bhattacharya

    Urvashi

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The monument was beautiful and what made it even better, was learning of it's history from Peter, our guide. He is knowledgeable and his wit and humour made the tour even more fun.
  • Step into 1,000 years of royal heritage with skip-the-line entry and an expert-guided Westminster Abbey tour.

    Getting started

    Meet your guide just outside the Westminster Abbey Shop, clearly marked for easy identification. Then, head inside with skip-the-line access.

    What to expect

    This iconic Gothic landmark has crowned monarchs since 1066 and is the burial place of many kings, queens, and cultural giants. Your English-speaking guide brings royal events and architectural marvels to life through detailed storytelling.

    Features

    • Shrine of St. Edward the Confessor: Visit the shrine of the Abbey’s founder, once a major pilgrimage site and still a spiritual centerpiece of the church.

    • Royal Tombs: Walk among the resting places of monarchs and national icons. Each tomb reveals layers of British history through sculpture, symbolism, and inscriptions.

    • Coronation Chair: View the ancient throne used for every British coronation since 1308, including that of King Charles III in 2023.

    • Royal Weddings: Hear stories of famous royal weddings, including Prince William and Kate Middleton’s ceremony, held beneath the Abbey’s soaring arches.

    • Additions: Choose from optional extras like gallery access, a professional Blue Badge guide or delicious refreshments after your Abbey tour.

  • Westminster Abbey

    Monday09:30am - 03:30pm
    Tuesday09:30am - 03:30pm
    Wednesday09:30am - 03:30pm
    Thursday09:30am - 03:30pm
    Friday09:30am - 03:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 03:00pm
    SundayClosed
  • What to bring

    • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless 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 allowed 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.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

    • 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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