Combo (Save 6%): Westminster Abbey + Tower of London Tickets

Unlock two of London’s most iconic historical landmarks with this cost-saving combo ticket: Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.

Getting started

Start your visit at either Westminster Abbey or the Tower of London. Show your mobile ticket at the main entrance for validation and security screening. Pick up your audio guide at Westminster Abbey and explore both sites at your own pace.

What to expect

Westminster Abbey

Begin your self-guided adventure at Westminster Abbey, one of the most renowned religious landmarks in the world. Step into a world where history was made, from royal weddings and coronations to national funerals. The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and continues to host some of Britain’s most important state ceremonies.

Features:

• The Coronation Chair: See the age-old throne where nearly every British monarch has been crowned for over 700 years.

• Poets’ Corner: Pay tribute to literary giants such as William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Lord Byron, commemorated in this celebrated section of the Abbey.

• Royal tombs: Reflect at the resting places of influential monarchs like Elizabeth I, Edward the Confessor, and Mary Queen of Scots, whose stories shaped British history.

• Stained glass windows: Gaze upward at centuries-old stained glass that beautifully captures biblical scenes and moments of remembrance.

• Gothic grandeur: Take in the mesmerising architectural details, from vaulted ceilings and flying buttresses to the intricate stone carvings that define Gothic elegance.

• Multilingual multimedia audioguide: Learn as you explore with an audioguide available in multiple languages, offering deep insights into the Abbey's rich history and architecture.

Tower of London

Discover the Tower of London, a formidable UNESCO World Heritage Site with a past as fascinating as it is sinister. Begin your self-paced exploration of this castle that once served as a royal palace, prison, mint, and even menagerie. Wander through nearly 1,000 years of medieval history, uncover tales of betrayal and bravery, and come face-to-face with the treasures of the monarchy.

Features:

• Crown Jewels: Step inside the Jewel House for a look at more than 23,000 gemstones, including the world-famous Imperial State Crown and other regalia still used in royal ceremonies today.

• White Tower: Discover the imposing Norman keep built by William the Conqueror, filled with historical arms, armour, and interactive displays from the Royal Armouries.

• Medieval Palace & Battlements: Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens through recreated royal apartments and enjoy views from the castle’s ancient defensive walls.

• Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula: Visit the serene chapel that serves as the final resting place for notable figures like Anne Boleyn and Sir Thomas More.

• Yeoman Warders: Chat with the Beefeaters who’ve guarded the Tower for centuries and share its darkest secrets.

• Bloody Tower & Torture exhibition: Delve into the darker side of history with stories of wrongful imprisonments, mysterious disappearances, and the grim instruments of medieval torture.

• Live re-enactments & family trails: Don’t miss the costumed guards and actors bringing history to life through dramatic re-enactments, and let kids embark on special interactive trails designed to educate and entertain.