Explore Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, together with the famous Big Ben on a guided walking tour. Learn about the history of these buildings and discover interesting facts about each one.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 75 minutes - 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Optional audio guide
- Spanish, English, Irish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese
- Private group available
Experience
2 starting location options:
Westminster Abbey Shop, Westminster Abbey Shop
Westminster Abbey
Visit, Guided tour
Houses of Parliament
Visit, Guided tour
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Take a tour inside Westminster Abbey with an expert guide
- Learn the history behind the Palace of Westminster
- Get a better understanding of the role of parliament from your guide
- Choose to to go inside the Houses of Parliament with an audio guide
- Admire one of the best-known landmarks in London, Big Ben
Visit one of the must-see sites while visiting London with a guided tour of Westminster Abbey. opt for a private or shared tour and choose to upgrade your experience by adding a visit to the Houses of Parliament to your itinerary. Meet your guide and set out to explore the interior of the historic monument of Westminster Abbey. Stand in the footsteps of kings and queens and see where all coronations of English and British monarchs have been held, as well as where many royal weddings have taken place.
Then, take a panoramic tour around the Houses of Parliament and pass the Elizabeth Tower where the famous Big Ben bell chimes every quarter hour. As you walk, admire the ostentatious façades with golden spires and statues of kings that reflect in the River Thames.
Learn about the role of the people working at the House of Commons and the function of the House of Lords, and understand how, and why, the Elizabeth Tower and its great clock and iconic bell were built.
Listen to your guide explain 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. For a more complete experience, select the option that includes a ticket to the Parliament and tour the inside of the building with an audio guide.
- Entry to Westminster Abbey (if option selected)
- Professional English-speaking guide inside Westminster Abbey (if option selected)
- Panoramic tour of the Houses of Parliament (if option selected)
- Entry to the Houses of Parliament (if option selected)
- Audio guided tour inside the Parliament (if option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional expenses like tips or souvenirs
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Date
Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Wheelchair users and their carers can enter the abbey free of charge
- This tour is subject to change at the last minute
- This is not a direct ticket, your guide will give you access to the monument