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Westminster Abbey Private Tour Oxford PhD Historian Skip the Line

5.015 reviewsWestminster

  • 2h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Dr Geoff, your guide, has a Ph.D. in Medieval History from the University of Oxford - specializing in Medieval Church Architecture. In this 2-hour private tour, you will get a comprehensive, and thorough understanding of the Abbey and its many phases that began in the 11th century. You will learn about how this marvel was built, and why it is a Gothic masterpiece. There are many historical and cultural links to American history you will find surprising, including the slave trade, the War of Independence, World War 2, and the American Civil Rights Movement. You will marvel at the list of kings, queens, and the greatest Britains who are buried within its walls, over the last 1,000 years. It is not to be missed especially as it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Admission included

Itinerary

  1. Dr. Geoff, Ph.D. Oxford, leads you on an unforgettable tour of England's most celebrated building. Step back 1,000 years and learn about its incomparable architecture, and the resting place of Kings and Queens, and the Who's Who of Britain's past and present.

    2 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
We meet at the statue of Winston Churchill across the street from Westminster Abbey.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Historic Tours of England
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in London

  • Its from-price is 17% above the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 1117 of 4793.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About London

London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.

The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.

Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.

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