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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Includes AI audio guide
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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.
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Go solo with a multimedia guide or hear from a licensed guide onsite. Both options offer insightful commentary at different levels of detail.
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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.
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Go solo with a multimedia guide or hear from a licensed guide onsite. Both options offer insightful commentary at different levels of detail.
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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.
9% off
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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.
More details
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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.
-
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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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.
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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.
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Discover royal tombs, admire intricate stained-glass windows, and see where kings, queens, poets, and pioneers were laid to rest at Westminster Abbey.
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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.
More details
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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.
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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.
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Discover royal tombs, admire intricate stained-glass windows, and see where kings, queens, poets, and pioneers were laid to rest at Westminster Abbey.
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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.
5% off
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With a single pass, you can access London attractions smoothly without juggling tickets, saving money and avoiding the hassle of repeated online bookings.
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Select from 45+ must-see London experiences, from the London Eye and Tower of London to Frameless, Shrek’s Adventure, Madame Tussauds, and London Zoo.
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You can also pick from options like Thames River cruises, hop-on hop-off bus tours, walking tours, and top attractions like Chelsea FC Stadium Tour, Kensington Palace.
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With access to 2 to 7 attractions, you can shape your trip to be quick and breezy or pleasantly packed, whatever suits your style.
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With a single pass, you can access London attractions smoothly without juggling tickets, saving money and avoiding the hassle of repeated online bookings.
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See Westminster Abbey & St Paul’s Cathedral your way. With audio guides included, take your time learning about coronations, tombs, and royal traditions.
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Walk through centuries of royal history at Westminster Abbey with an audio guide. See the Coronation Chair, Poets’ Corner, and the final resting places of monarchs.
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Access all five levels of St Paul’s Cathedral including the Whispering Gallery & Golden Gallery with insights from a multimedia & English-language audio guide.
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See Westminster Abbey & St Paul’s Cathedral your way. With audio guides included, take your time learning about coronations, tombs, and royal traditions.
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Walk through centuries of royal history at Westminster Abbey with an audio guide. See the Coronation Chair, Poets’ Corner, and the final resting places of monarchs.
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Access all five levels of St Paul’s Cathedral including the Whispering Gallery & Golden Gallery with insights from a multimedia & English-language audio guide.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Marvel at Westminster Abbey’s stained-glass chapels, cloisters, and soaring ceilings, as you uncover the stories behind this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Marvel at Westminster Abbey’s stained-glass chapels, cloisters, and soaring ceilings, as you uncover the stories behind this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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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.
5% off
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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.
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Follow a licensed English-speaking guide for in-depth stories behind royal burials, architectural details & sites like Poet’s Corner inside Westminster Abbey.
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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.
More details
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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.
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Follow a licensed English-speaking guide for in-depth stories behind royal burials, architectural details & sites like Poet’s Corner inside Westminster Abbey.
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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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Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London with exclusive access to 90+ attractions scattered across the city.
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The London Pass® makes visiting top attractions like the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace and more super easy, saving you up to 55%.
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Level up your experience with the London Pass Plus and access 4 additional sights like Madame Tussauds and the London Eye, for the ultimate London experience.
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Pick from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day London passes depending on your itinerary and enjoy 1 year validity from the date of purchase.
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Just scan your London pass at the first attraction, and it's activated and you can then redeem your credits over the number of calendar days purchased.
More details
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Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London with exclusive access to 90+ attractions scattered across the city.
-
The London Pass® makes visiting top attractions like the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace and more super easy, saving you up to 55%.
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Level up your experience with the London Pass Plus and access 4 additional sights like Madame Tussauds and the London Eye, for the ultimate London experience.
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Pick from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day London passes depending on your itinerary and enjoy 1 year validity from the date of purchase.
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Just scan your London pass at the first attraction, and it's activated and you can then redeem your credits over the number of calendar days purchased.
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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.
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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.
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Explore the best of London including Kew Gardens, Westminster Abbey, and other prime attractions.
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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.
More details
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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.
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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.
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Explore the best of London including Kew Gardens, Westminster Abbey, and other prime attractions.
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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.
Why visit Westminster Abbey?
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Plan your visit

The North Door
The main entrance to Westminster Abbey, the North Door has beautiful work on it, such as sculptures of Christ and the Virgin Mary. You can redeem your tickets here and at the West Door.

The West Door
The West Door of Westminster Abbey has sculptures of ten martyrs above it and is also used for entry and redemption of tickets.
- Sunday: Closed for sightseeing.
- Closed: December 24-25
- Note: As the Abbey is a functional church, there may be days with a relaxed opening with some areas closed off to visitors.
- Duration: It takes about 90 minutes to two hours to explore Westminster Abbey.
Baby nursing rooms are available in the Cloisters.
Toilets are available and the accessible ones are in the Cloisters.
Wheelchair users are welcome as Westminster Abbey is accessible by wheelchair.
Service animals are allowed at Westminster Abbey.
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