Westminster Abbey Tour and optional visit to Houses of Parliament in London
Overview
Get to grips with Britain’s royal and political history on this tour of Westminster Abbey and if you select the option, to the Houses of Parliament. Step inside the famous Gothic abbey, which has been the setting for almost all English coronations since William the Conqueror’s crowning in 1066, along with many other royal occasions including Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding. If you have select the option you will get into the British political system with a panoramic guided tour of the House of Lords and Houses of Commons. For a more complete experience select the option that includes the entrance to the Houses of Parliament.
Inclusions
- Professional English guide inside the Westminster Abbey
- Ticket to Westminster Abbey (if you choose the option)
- Panoramic tour around the Parliament (if you choose this option)
- Ticket to the Parliament (if you choose this option)
- Audio guide in different languages inside the Parliament (if you choose this option)
- Entry/Admission - Westminster Abbey
- Entry/Admission - Houses of Parliament
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
Meet your guide at the entrance to Westminster Abbey at 09:15 AM, and then look inside the historic monument to stand in the footsteps of kings and queens. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been held in the abbey, as have many royal weddings, including that of Prince William to Kate Middleton in 2011.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
Then, take a panoramic tour of the Houses of Parliament and pass the Elizabeth Tower where the famous Big Ben bell chimes every quarter hour. Learn about the role of MPs who sit in the House of Commons and the function of the House of Lords.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Big Ben, Parliament Sqaure Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
ear how, and why, the Elizabeth Tower and its great clock and iconic bell were built. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, the Palace of Westminster (the official name of the Houses of Parliament) boasts an ostentatious façade with golden spires and statues of kings that reflect in the River Thames. Listen as your guide explains the history of the building, from the first medieval clock tower built in the old Palace of Westminster, to the design and construction of the present Elizabeth Tower.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
Meet your guide at the entrance to Westminster Abbey at 09:15 AM, and then look inside the historic monument to stand in the footsteps of kings and queens. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been held in the abbey, as have many royal weddings, including that of Prince William to Kate Middleton in 2011.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
Then, take a panoramic tour of the Houses of Parliament and pass the Elizabeth Tower where the famous Big Ben bell chimes every quarter hour. Learn about the role of MPs who sit in the House of Commons and the function of the House of Lords.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Big Ben, Parliament Sqaure Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
ear how, and why, the Elizabeth Tower and its great clock and iconic bell were built. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, the Palace of Westminster (the official name of the Houses of Parliament) boasts an ostentatious façade with golden spires and statues of kings that reflect in the River Thames. Listen as your guide explains the history of the building, from the first medieval clock tower built in the old Palace of Westminster, to the design and construction of the present Elizabeth Tower.
Additional information
- Please note that there are three differents options with different inclusions (check which one you have choosen)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Private tours can not be canceled. All sales are final. If you cancel a private tour we will charge the 100%
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Brigid_T
April 2023
Our guide was friendly, funny and knowledgeable. The second part of the tour was done on my own because of time.
Our guide was friendly, funny and knowledgeable. The second part of the tour was done on my own because of time.Abby_S
April 2023
Jane was a most knowledgeable and also funny guide. She shared so many stories and kept us engaged and moving. Highly recommend
Jane was a most knowledgeable and also funny guide. She shared so many stories and kept us engaged and moving. Highly recommendRolando_V
April 2023
Great Tour! You will learn a great deal & appreciate every detail! Westminster Abbey is absolutely a must see!
Great Tour! You will learn a great deal & appreciate every detail! Westminster Abbey is absolutely a must see!Rosemary D
May 2023
I had to give a rating because the site demands it but, unfortunately, we were unable to go on this tour as the King's Coronation was scheduled for the same day. I had requested that the tour date be changed, if possible. Having not heard back from the tour company a week before we began our ...
I had to give a rating because the site demands it but, unfortunately, we were unable to go on this tour as the King's Coronation was scheduled for the same day. I had requested that the tour date be changed, if possible. Having not heard back from the tour company a week before we began our vacation I decided it was best to cancel and have our funds reimbursed. It would have been nice to have had some communication from the tour company before I deemed it necessary to cancel. While I understand that no one could have known the date of the Coronation at the time I booked this tour, I was very disappointed with the communication on this leading me to cancel it.356mbm
April 2023
Unfortunately the time keeping was appalling. The instructions said to meet 10 minutes before the tour at The Westminster Abbey Shop. We, along with several others, promptly arrived 11.20 for 11.30 tour. A tour guide eventually turned up at 11.45. Then another but we had to wait until 12.05 for...
Unfortunately the time keeping was appalling. The instructions said to meet 10 minutes before the tour at The Westminster Abbey Shop. We, along with several others, promptly arrived 11.20 for 11.30 tour. A tour guide eventually turned up at 11.45. Then another but we had to wait until 12.05 for the third guide. Then it took another 5 minutes to sort out group numbers. We finally started our tour at 12.25…almost an hour late. That put pressure on the rest of our day’s itinerary which was a shame and meant we only had time to do the short, 45 minute self-guided tour of Parliament. Surely, these bookings are made in advance, the tour guides should arrive promptly, be organised with the split of the groups and stick to the times given?Troy_C
April 2023
It was a wonderful tour. Jane, our guide, was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. We especially enjoyed the Westminster Abby tour.
It was a wonderful tour. Jane, our guide, was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. We especially enjoyed the Westminster Abby tour.