Westminster Abbey Tour with Jubilee Galleries & Big Ben

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

While others stand in line, you’ll head straight into Westminster Abbey. See the Coronation Chair where British Monarchs sit to be crowned. Venture inside the Queen's Diamon Jubilee Galleries closed for the past 700 years and only recently opened to the public. Hear tales of coronations, royal weddings, monarchs, soldiers, heroes, villains, and more as you explore England’s most important Gothic building from top to bottom.

What's Included

Inside the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries
Expert Blue Badge Guide
Skip-the-queue access to Westminster Abbey
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities/Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Viscount Palmerston Statue

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Viscount Palmerston Statue, Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Parliament Square

    Meet your guide and small group outside Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament to get a brief introduction into the history of this important area.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Big Ben (Pass by)

    Get your camera ready and enjoy a view of this famous tower before your guided tour of Westminster Abbey. Your guide will share an overview of its history and how it became a symbol of London.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Westminster Abbey

    Skip the line and head straight inside. See up close the Coronation Chair, on which all British Monarchs sit they are crowned. Visit the symbolic grave of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the High Altar, where many royal weddings have taken place. Visit the tombs of some of the most important figures in history, including Charles Darwin, Edward V, and Sir Isaac Newton. Closed for over 700 years and only recently opened - Enter the unmissable Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries. Marvel at its many precious artifacts—some of which are over 1000 years old!

    2 hours 35 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
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