London

Skip-the-line Westminster Abbey London Guided Tour

London, England
Skip the line Westminster Abbey Private Tour in London

From $229.59

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

This tour helps you to check off one of London’s most well-known churches and a UNESCO World Heritage site—Westminster Abbey. Going on a guided tour means you can bypass ticket lines, as skip-the-line admission is included. Once inside, a guide enhances the tour with commentary about its Gothic architecture, its chapels, and its links to the royal family—including being the wedding venue of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
  • Visit the site of royal coronations since 1066—Westminster Abbey
  • Avoid long ticket lines by having skip-the-line entry included
  • A guide enhances your visit with stories about the church’s history
  • Visit the place where Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking are buried

What's Included

  • Guided tour of Westminster Abbey and City of Westminster -
  • - (private or group tour, attractions depend on the selected option)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey (all options)
  • Private tour of Westminster Abbey (2-, 3,5-, 4- and 5,5-hour private tours only)
  • Group tour of Westminster Abbey (4-hour group tour only)
  • Free admission to St Margaret’s Church (4- and 5,5-hour private tours only)
  • Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off by private car (3,5- and 5,5-hour private tours only)
  • Free admission to St Margaret’s Church (in the 2- and 3,5-hour private tours and the 4H group tour)
  • Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off by private car(in 2 & 4H private tours & 4H group tour)
  • Private Guide (in the 4-hour group tour)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Parliament Square
    Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX, UK

    Meet your guide in front of Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX, UK

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Private car transfer with a pickup and drop-off (if option chosen)

What To Expect

Parliament Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

London

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Westminster Abbey

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

City of Westminster

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

St Margaret's Church

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Big Ben

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • We offer a private or group tour of Westminster Abbey. The tour type and itinerary depends on the selected option.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey give you access to a priority entrance for groups.
  • Admission to churches during masses and special events are restricted.
  • St. Margaret’s Church is open Monday - Friday: 10.30am - 3.30pm, Saturday: closed.
  • Due to abbey regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people. We can arrange additional guides for larger groups.
  • The 3,5 and 5,5-hour private tours include an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer from accommodation, depending on the distance and traffic. We will arrange a standard car (sedan) 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5+ people. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.
  • The group tour includes entry only to Westminster Abbey. Commentary will be in only 1 language. This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Westminster Abbey Tour with Phillip
Kenneth_R, Apr 2024
We spent several days in London and saw many of the "must see" sites. Our guide Phillip was deeply knowledgeable about Westminster Abbey, as well as many other locations. He explained the history and significance of stone markers, architecture, traditions, and the merging of church and state power in a way that it was understandable and appreciated by us all, ages 14 to 63. Phillip is a special guide in a special place. I would highly recommend this tour!
Efficient and Excellent Detail
Melissa_G, Mar 2024
Our guide Anna was a great communicator. She reached out ahead of our meeting time and coordinate an alternate location due to heavy rains. Anna met my family of four and guided us through the private tour entrance and massive Westminster Abbey crowds with ease. She offered a detailed history and pointed out many of the thousand burial/memorial sites. Anna was an expert on the royal lineage and connected many figures to pop/current references. We all enjoyed our 2 hour private tour.
Way to much money
Gregroy_S, Dec 2023
Completely unorganized. We ended up with two drivers in morning. We were the told that they couldn’t do the tour with an operator. Westminster Abbey rules. Ended up getting the 2 hour two. It was informative. But very expensive. After we asked the driver to drop us off someplace else and we would told by the office that it would cost more. The ticket is around $30 each. If we had u we it would have cost us $15. The price for this was outrageously $$$. Do the self guided tour instead.
Loved it!
Larry_F, Oct 2023
Absolutely loved it. So worth the money. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable . The skip the line pass for the abbey was key.
Westminster tour
Kristen_S, Apr 2023
Ana did a great job as a guide. We really enjoyed the tour! Informative and educational. Not having to wait in line was a huge bonus.
Westminster
Peter_V, Feb 2023
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and the things to see. Provided insights and answered questions. Very organized
Execellent
Kory_K, Nov 2022
Doing a smaller tour with just our family was great. Our guide gave us great information and kept us moving. Well worth it. Our guide was Fiona she was extremely bright and knowledgeable.
Exceptional knowledge
Nicola_G, Nov 2022
Fiona was fabulous. Incredibly talented and informational. A great tour with a well educated guide. We learned so much on a well prepared tour
Unforgettable Experience!
Karen_N, Sep 2022
Larissa was fantastic, her great knowledge of the Abbey and it’s history was extensive. Our group of 8 all agreed it was the best tour we booked.
Historic experience
Darcie_D, Jul 2022
This is a great experience I think in part because it’s beautiful church, it has great history And we had a lovely guide. However please note that there’s no such thing as skip the line at Westminster, Our guide was able to take us to a much shorter entrance.

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