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The 15 Best Westminster Tours

29 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Parliament, Big Ben, the Abbey and Downing Street sit within ten minutes of each other. These 15 tours cover them on foot, by boat and from the inside, with prices and entry details.

London: Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket - Look up before following the audio guide
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London: Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket

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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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise - The crew’s commentary is a big part of the value
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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise

2.Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,127 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $18Best value

Cruise from Westminster Pier to Butler’s Wharf Pier in about 25 to 30 minutes, passing landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe. A crew member provides live English commentary, and you can sit on the open deck or inside. Choose a one-way ride or a return trip that requires changing boats.

“A great river trip from Westminster to Tower Bridge, especially as we wanted to visit HMS Belfast. The crew gave a very entertaining “alternative “ commentary, and also recommended as it was exceptionally hot to move into the inside deck where the the view was just as good.”

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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London - Greenwich deserves more than a quick look
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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

3.Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,969 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Sail east from Westminster Pier to Greenwich on a roughly one-hour Thames cruise, with live commentary and Wi-Fi audio in six languages. Look for Big Ben, St Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe and Tower Bridge, then explore Greenwich on foot. You can book a return cruise, too. Local attractions are not included in the fare.

“Good value for money. But don’t expect much from the food/beverage bar, other than plain coffee. Wine is barely drinkable.”

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London: Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour - Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard
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London: Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour

4.Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,171 reviews · from $24

Walk from Ritz Corner through royal and political London with an English-speaking guide. Expect Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park, Westminster Abbey’s exterior and the Changing of the Guard, with guides such as Harry, Peter, John and Alan known for finding strong viewing spots and sharing lively historical detail.

“John is amazing. He was knowledgeable, friendly and knew all the good spots, he got us ahead of other guides. We were very lucky to see the King coming out of the Clarence house, which does not happen always.”

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London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour - Parliament Square and the Big Ben view
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London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour

5.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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London's Palaces & Parliament Tour (See Over 20+ London Top Sights) - The London Eye and what the tour does not include
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London’s Palaces & Parliament Tour (See Over 20+ London Top Sights)

6.London’s Palaces & Parliament Tour (See Over 20+ London Top Sights)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,609 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Walk from the Ritz through royal and political London, taking in Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Parliament and the London Eye. The three-hour tour is in English, with a Changing of the Guard viewing on select 10am departures. Guides vary, with names including Ash, Mark, Chris and Tanya.

“It was a very nice tour, not tiring but still very rich of information. Nicola, the guide, was nice and passionate about the history he was explaining us about. Highly recommend.”

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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry - Trafalgar Square and Horse Guards Parade
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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry

7.Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,282 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $122

Spend three hours walking from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey with a local guide, then enter the Abbey with a prebooked ticket and explore at your own pace using its audio guide. Guides such as Ash, Will, and Ashley have brought royal stories, parade viewpoints, and humor to the route. The Abbey visit is self-guided, and the tour involves plenty of walking.

“The tour covered a lot of ground and was definitely worth doing. Our guide - Ash - was very high-energy, funny and engaging. He definitely made the dry material of royal deeds more entertaining.”

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Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham - Westminster Abbey is the key choice
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Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

8.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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Westminster 3 Hour Walking Tour and Visit of Churchill War Rooms - Trafalgar Square and the royal route
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Westminster 3 Hour Walking Tour and Visit of Churchill War Rooms

9.Westminster 3 Hour Walking Tour and Visit of Churchill War Rooms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 967 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend three hours walking Westminster’s royal and political landmarks with a local guide, then use your included ticket and audio guide to explore Churchill’s War Rooms independently. The route begins at The Ritz and ends at the underground wartime command centre. Guides have included Will, Ari, Connor, Brandon, and Ashley, but your guide may differ.

“Ari was a spectacular guide who made the tour fun and entertaining. She is exceptionally well informed and a great host. She invites questions and is great at making suggestions and taking pictures. Highly recommend!”

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London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour - Trafalgar Square and the Whitehall story
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London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour

10.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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London: Westminster WW2 Tour & Churchill’s War Rooms Ticket - Big Ben, Parliament and the wartime capital
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London: Westminster WW2 Tour & Churchill’s War Rooms Ticket

11.Westminster WW2 Tour & Churchill’s War Rooms Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 925 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $59

Start near Westminster Station for a guided walk past Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Downing Street, hearing how war and exile shaped the district. Then enter Churchill’s preserved bunker and museum with an audio guide. Guides such as Paul, Maggie and Lee have led the walk; your guide does not accompany you inside.

“Maggie was a great guide very informative recommend the tour to everyone”

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Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -70 minutes - The fast stretch and the Thames Barrier
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Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -70 minutes

12.Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -70 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $102

In about 70 minutes, a guide and skipper take you by RIB from Embankment or Westminster Pier toward Greenwich and the Thames Barrier, then back. Expect landmark commentary, photo pauses and a fast, bumpy run set to music. Life jackets are provided, and a poncho is available if the weather calls for one.

“Lots of fun. A unique way to see london sights and get a bit of thrill also. The speed was exciting for all four of us.”

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Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise - Trafalgar Square and the midday pause
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Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise

13.Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $165

Spend 6 to 8 hours walking central London with an English-speaking guide, then cruise from Embankment to Tower Bridge and explore the Tower of London. The 9 AM option includes guided entry to Westminster Abbey; the 10 AM option sees it from outside. Expect royal pageantry, lively historical stories and plenty of steps.

“Matt was incredibly informative and knowledgeable. We’d never had got all the details about Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London without him. A great experience”

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Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket Including Audio Guide - The Coronation Chair and the Abbey’s royal role
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Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket Including Audio Guide

14.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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London: Guided Tour Westminster Abbey + Optional Parliament Entry - Parliament: know which option you are buying
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London: Guided Tour Westminster Abbey + Optional Parliament Entry

15.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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