Guided Tour of London: Skip-the-Line Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham
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111 Ratings
Greater London
Skip the lines and explore the iconic Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace on a guided walking tour of London's City of Westminster. Discover the royal history and heritage of the Abbey and learn about the British royal family and politics. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parliament Square - Meet your guide in front of Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Square, London SW1P 3JX, UK (51.500914768147595, -0.12643736751255094)

  • Westminster Abbey - Book our 4-hour walking tour of the City of Westminster to discover British history and culture in a nutshell. We’ll start with a visit to one of the capital’s top-rated attractions: the Westminster Abbey. With reserved timed tickets our group of maximum 20 participants can beat the crowds and enter without waiting in line at the ticket office, giving us more time to discover the abbey’s royal heritage and admire the beautiful Gothic nave, royal chapels, crypts and the Poets’ Corner.

  • Palace of Westminster - We’ll explore the beating heart of London, learning about the British government and politics as we admire the magnificent Palace of Westminster with the iconic Big Ben. The guide will also show us many monuments to important historical figures such as Sir Winston Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi.

  • Buckingham Palace - We’ll then head to the main gate of Buckingham Palace, to admire from the outside one of the world’s most famous royal residences and hear fascinating stories about the late Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana of Wales, Queen Victoria and other inspiring people of the royal descent.

What's Included
  • Group tour limited to 20 people
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey
  • Guided Tour of Westminster Abbey and City of Westminster, London
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide with live commentary in only 1 language
  • Walking tour of the City of Westminster
What's Not Included
  • Headsets
  • Tickets to Buckingham Palace
  • Tickets to Big Ben
Additional Information

Get ready to bypass long queues and start exploring the renowned Westminster Abbey, its regal history and treasures, before taking in sights such as the famous Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, during a walking tour around the City of Westminster led by a certified Blue Badge Guide. It’s an opportunity to delve deep into London’s heart and soul!

Highlights:

• Embark on a fascinating journey through the City of Westminster’s past and major points of interest, guided by a top-rated Blue Badge expert
• Benefit from priority access to Westminster Abbey courtesy of your skip-the-line passes
• Take in the majestic Abbey, its kingly artifacts, and the literary haven that is the Poets’ Corner
• Witness iconic landmarks like Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, and others
• Gain insights into the British monarchy and politics via live running commentary in one language only

Curious about the final resting place of numerous notable individuals in Westminster Abbey? Be a part of our City of Westminster group tour conducted every day, to uncover the Abbey’s hidden gems and less-known facts, along with sightseeing nearby points of interest and monuments.

  • We recommend arriving at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts, as latecomers won’t be able to join the group or receive a refund.
  • Our group tours are conducted only in 1 language. You can select your preferred language when booking.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey give you access to a priority entrance for groups. Entry during masses and special events is restricted. It is a place of worship so all visitors, including infants, should keep noise to a minimum. Access for prams is limited.
  • Tickets to Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Palace and other attractions are not included in this tour.
  • There is no luggage storage so please do not bring extra clothing, umbrellas, large bags, suitcases, scooters, etc.
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • Be aware that it is a walking tour, so you should be in good condition and wear comfortable shoes.
  • This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
  • There will be a maximum of 20 participants.
Location
Parliament Square
Meet your guide in front of Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Square, London SW1P 3JX, UK (51.500914768147595, -0.12643736751255094)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(111 Ratings)
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Christine_j
Apr 12, 2024
Great service! - Tour guide was experienced and knowledgeable on history of the area and architecture . He was friendly, had great conversations, and well thought out routes to sites
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Melanie_j
Apr 11, 2024
Fantastic tour guide - We toured with Mila. She is absolutely fantastic. Very friendly person and extremely versed in British history. She answered everybody's questions. Would definitely go on another tour She was leading.
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Katherine_b
Apr 7, 2024
Great tour! - Tour guide was outstanding. It was a good way to see Westminster Abbey. The walking tour to Buckingham Palace was a nice add.
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Franca_c
Apr 7, 2024
Great experience - Guide Sue was great, so full of facts! Wonderful time ……………………………. Great tour Highly Recommendation!
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Albania_l
Apr 6, 2024
Nice tour - Our guide, Philip, was so knowledgeable and kept a really nice pace. The place was crowded but not overwhelming. It’s a lot of walking though so beware.
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Abril_n
Apr 5, 2024
Great experience! - This guided tour was an absolute pleasure to be on. Our guide was extremely friendly, very knowledgeable and knew exactly where to take us for great pics of all landmarks where it was not crowded. Highly recommended for all who are interested in the main landmark locations.
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Britney_g
Apr 6, 2024
Good overall - A great tour overall. The guide was very informative, but the pace in the Abbey felt a little rushed and like we were hurried past some interesting looking tombs and other things.
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Pamela_p
Apr 3, 2024
London - Got right into Westminster Abbey. Had a knowledge guide. We walked through a beautiful park to Buckingham Palace.
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Melissa_s
Apr 2, 2024
Disappointing - A disappointing tour. The guide was late, disorganized, hard to hear as she spoke very softly and the group found it difficult to understand what she was talking about. Her story telling and knowledge of history was haphazard and disjointed and sometimes completely incorrect. I am a history buff and walked away from this tour completely confused. Steer clear of this tour.
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Marlabonofisher
Apr 2, 2024
Horrible - Horrible we couldn’t find our tour guide and there was no one to speak with. No help at all. Felt like in was ripped off. Other people also couldn’t find the guide. Let us in the dust
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