15 Westminster Abbey Tours in London Worth Booking Ahead

1.Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11,254 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Enter Westminster Abbey with a self-guided ticket and multimedia guide in 12 languages. Take in its Gothic architecture, see the Coronation Chair and explore Poets’ Corner and the memorials to monarchs, writers, scientists and political figures. Allow about two hours, though you may want longer. The ticket does not include a live guide or skip-the-line entry.

“I understand the need to charge entry but was disappointed that I had to pay extra to go to the queen elizabeth section so I didn’t bother going in there as I didn’t feel pictures and artefacts were worth paying to see”

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2.Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,170 reviews · from $101

Spend four hours with a licensed Blue Badge guide, visiting Westminster Abbey with priority group entry before walking past Big Ben and through St James’s Park to Buckingham Palace. The Abbey gets the longest stop, about 105 minutes. Guides have included Lucy, Matt, Will and Gabrielle, though your guide may differ.

“Kim was our guide and he was great. Happy to answer any questions anyone had and had a wealth of knowledge. Would recommend a tour and would recommend Kim. It was worth it!”

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3.Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,213 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend three or four hours walking between Westminster’s landmarks with a Blue Badge Guide. Both routes take in Big Ben, Parliament, St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace from outside. Choose the four-hour version for a guided Abbey visit with skip-the-line tickets, or the three-hour route for a self-visit tied to a scheduled service or recital.

“Natasha was enthusiastic, personable and knowledgeable. She added additional spots on Oxford Street at The end and picked out great spots for pictures.”

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4.Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 949 reviews · 5 hours · from $91

Walk from Green Park past Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and Big Ben, then explore Westminster Abbey at your own pace with a pre-booked ticket. The English-speaking guides, including Ash, Will, Chris and Mark, bring royal ceremony and London history to life. The Changing of the Guard is included only on the 10 am tour on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

“It was the best taste of london tour ever! We got to see a the best of everything, including the changing of the guards which I was super excited about.”

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5.Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket Including Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 661 reviews · from $41

This self-guided Westminster Abbey visit pairs timed admission with a multimedia guide available in 14 languages. Allow two to three hours to explore the coronation church, royal tombs and memorials to figures including Jane Austen, Charles Darwin and Geoffrey Chaucer. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries are not included.

“Book and go early, traffic gets busy from 10am on especially around 12 noon, make sure uyou have water with you also”

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6.Guided Tour Westminster Abbey + Optional Parliament Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 571 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Meet your English-speaking guide at Westminster Abbey at 9:15 a.m. and explore the coronation church, where every British monarch since William the Conqueror has been crowned. Some options add a panoramic look at Parliament or entry with a multilingual audio guide. Guides such as Jane, Nick, and Sue have led lively, story-filled visits.

“Jane was a great guide! She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed this tour very much.”

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7.Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $135Top rated

This five-hour London outing pairs a roughly three-hour guided walk from Green Park to Westminster Abbey with time to explore the Abbey at your own pace. A guide such as Ash, Will, or Tanya leads a group of no more than 15 past Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Big Ben, and more. Abbey admission is included; Buckingham Palace entry is not.

“It was a great tour, Conor was an awesome guide very informative in an interesting way even our young adults enjoyed it.”

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8.Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Guided Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $113

Spend four hours walking from Parliament Square to Piccadilly Arcade with a Blue Badge guide. The tour includes skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey, outside views of Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, a coffee break, and royal stories along the way. Past guides include Paul, Lucy, Sean and Dan, though your guide will depend on the departure.

“This was an incredible tour! Our tour guide had a great deal of knowledge and a great sense of humor. The tour moved at a good pace and we learned a tremendous amount about not only the landmarks we visited but about the history and culture of London. The timing of our tour could not have been better since we were able to see the changing of the guard along the mall in front of Buckingham Palace. This will be something our family will remember for a very long time.”

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9.Westminster Abbey Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · from $93

Join an English-speaking Amigo Tours guide for a two-hour walk inside Westminster Abbey. Hear about coronations, royal weddings and state funerals, see the Coronation Chair and Poets’ Corner, and find graves or memorials to figures such as Dickens and Stephen Hawking. Guides including Nick, Jane and Richard have led tours praised for lively storytelling.

“Jane, our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful with a great sense oh humor.”

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10.Guided Westminster Abbey Tour and Refreshments

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 371 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $107

Start with tea, coffee, and pastries in Westminster Abbey’s 14th-century Cellarium, then tour the Abbey with an English-speaking guide and priority access. See royal tombs, memorials, and places tied to coronations and weddings. Add a fast-track London Eye ticket for a 30-minute ride and views from 135 meters above the city.

“The refreshments weren’t great-just a croissant and tea. But the tour was amazing. Our guide, Frank has so much knowledge, and it so fun! He really tailors the tour to your needs. I really wanted to see Poet’s corner and had to leave by a certain time for another thing, and he made sure to accommodate me and the other guests.”

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11.Westminster Abbey Skip-the-line Entry & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 368 reviews · 2 - 5.5 hours · from $106

Explore Westminster Abbey with a licensed guide, then see nearby landmarks such as Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster. Choose a two-hour private visit or a longer walk to St. Margaret’s Church and Buckingham Palace. Private tours run in several languages; the English group tour is limited to 20 people. Some private options include car transfers.

“Anthony was very approachable and knowledgeable. Made the whole experience very memorable. I recommend this tour.”

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12.Buckingham, Big Ben & Westminster Abbey Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 350 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $85

Walk from Parliament Square through St. James’s Park to the royal guard ceremony, then tour Westminster Abbey with a certified Blue Badge guide and skip-the-line entry. You’ll see the Coronation Chair and Poets’ Corner. Choose the longer option to add a river cruise and Tower of London visit. Guides vary; past guides include Ben, Adrian, Andy, and Lori.

“The tour was really great. We were so excited to see all the sites. We just wished we had gotten to see more of Big Ben than a quick walk. y and wish we had gotten to go inside Buckingham Palace. our guide was really great though.”

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13.Westminster Walking Tour & Westminster Abbey Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 315 reviews · 5 hours · from $91

Walk from the Ritz through Green Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall, hearing royal and political stories from an English-speaking guide. On select 10am tours, you may see the Changing of the Guard. The tour ends with an included ticket to Westminster Abbey, which you explore on your own.

“Will is an excellent quirk guide with a fun and critical outtake in British history, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Also, the company was very accommodating to my specific needs and the customer service was very helpful. I recommend it”

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14.Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Changing of the Guards Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 308 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $86

Walk from Parliament Square past Downing Street and through St James’s Park to Buckingham Palace, then visit Westminster Abbey with a guide and skip-the-line entry. The three-hour tour covers about 2.5 miles, with a chance to see the Changing of the Guard or Horse Guards ceremony. Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are exterior sights only.

“Jill was excellent. She is very knowledgeable about all the places we visited. She knew how to work around the crowds so we got the best views if the changing of the guards. Highly recommend!”

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15.Westminster Abbey Priority Access & Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $73

See Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards Parade, Downing Street, Big Ben and Parliament Square on a 2.5 to 3-hour guided walk, then enter Westminster Abbey with priority access and an audioguide. Guides such as Adrian, Trudi and Isabelle have led lively tours, but assignments vary. The standard tour does not include Buckingham Palace entry or a guaranteed Changing of the Guard viewing.

“Excellent tour with our brilliant tour guide Sean. He really brought the history to life. Headsets were a great addition. We did miss the changing of the guards but could not be helped”

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