Westminster Abbey Reserved Entry, Big Ben & Buckingham Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Walk through the heart of London’s Westminster with a knowledgeable local guide, seeing Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament, and 10 Downing Street, then enjoy reserved access at Westminster Abbey with priority entry and an included audioguide—combining must-see sights with exclusive access in one unforgettable experience. Upgrade your experience with a private expert guide dedicated exclusively to your group. Enjoy a more personalized pace and deeper insights throughout your visit. Private option includes a fully guided visit inside Westminster Abbey, as well as viewing the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (when scheduled)
Inclusions
What's included
- Reserved Entry to Westminster Abbey
- Guided walking tour of Westminster City, covering London’s top landmarks
- Self-guided visit inside Westminster Abbey with included audioguide
- Professional, English-speaking live guide
What's not
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Entry to Buckingham Palace
- Entry to Big Ben
Itinerary
Begin your experience in Green Park, where your expert guide introduces London’s royal history and sets the scene for the tour.
Stroll past Spencer House, the Green Park Gates, and Canada Gate while your guide shares stories of royal connections and historic architecture, before discovering Buckingham Palace, learning about the British monarchy and famous royal events, and enjoying a photo stop at the iconic Victoria Memorial.
Walk through London’s oldest royal park and discover how it evolved from a royal hunting ground into a public space.
Explore one of London’s most ceremonial areas, hear anecdotes about royal traditions, and learn about Britain’s political heart along Whitehall.
The official residence of the UK Prime Minister (viewed from outside).
Admire Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), the Houses of Parliament, and famous statues of global leaders including Churchill, Gandhi, and Mandela.
One of London’s most recognizable landmarks and a symbol of the city.
The seat of the UK government, admired from the outside.
Enjoy guided exterior commentary on Westminster Abbey, uncovering its royal and historic significance, before finishing with reserved entry and an included audioguide to explore the Abbey interior at your own pace.
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
- Goddess Diana Fountain (listed as Constance Fund Fountain of Diana on Google Maps) in Green Park. Enter Green Park next to the Ritz Hotel; the fountain is a few steps down the path on the right.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- City Wonders UK
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unable to accommodate strollers and baby carriages
- Please note that Westminster Abbey is a working church and may close for special services at short notice.
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 72% below the median of the 809 city tours we list in London.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 62 of 809.
- 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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