Westminster Abbey Guided Tours

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What's not allowed

• Alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, food & beverages, drones, large bags, suitcases, backpacks, rucksacks, illegal drugs, weapons, and items that make a noise, like whistles, banners, flags, and political slogans, are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Accessibility

• This experience may not be suitable for wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

Additional information

• Safety is a priority, so guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
• While there is no strictly enforced dress code, please note that the Abbey is a place of worship, and it is better to be dressed modestly.
• Gluten-free or vegan pastries are not available at The Cellarium. Plant-based milk alternatives can be provided with your drink.
• Available facilities: restroom.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey

• Guided tour of the Abbey

• Professional English-speaking Blue Badge guide

Additional upgrades

• Refreshments (coffee, tea, and pastries)

• Guided walking tour of Buckingham Palace and Big Ben

• Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Exclusions #

• Transportation to/from the meeting point

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Souvenirs and personal expenses

• Optional gratuities

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What's not allowed

• Alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, food & beverages, drones, large bags, suitcases, backpacks, rucksacks, illegal drugs, weapons, and items that make a noise, like whistles, banners, flags, and political slogans, are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Accessibility

• This experience is generally not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

Additional information

• Available facilities: restroom.
• Safety is a priority, so guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
• While there is no strictly enforced dress code, please note that the Abbey is a place of worship, and it is better to be dressed modestly.
• The Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace only takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays; on other days, the tour visits the Horse Guards Parade instead.
• Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start; late arrivals or no-shows are non-refundable.
• Tours operate in one language per group; options may be offered in English, French, German, or Spanish.
• The English, Spanish, German and/or French-guided tour uses a priority group entrance for Abbey entry.
• For the Westminster Abbey & Changing the Guard experience, Abbey visits for organ recital, evensong, or mass are self-guided and subject to the Abbey’s schedule; the guide does not accompany you inside.
• An Abbey audio guide may be available on some tours.
• Changing the Guard is subject to the British Army’s schedule and may change without notice; typically seen on 10am tours on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun.
• Premium small-group options are capped at about 20 participants.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Westminster Abbey

• Walking tour of Big Ben & Buckingham Palace

Additional paid upgrades:

• Skip-the-line tickets or priority group entry to Westminster Abbey

• Guided tour of Westminster Abbey

• A licensed tour guide (English, French, Spanish, or German)

• Changing the Guard (or Horse Guard) Ceremony

• Headset (for groups of 10 or more)

Exclusions #

• Entry to Buckingham Palace

• Entry to Big Ben

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to bring

• Ensure your ID and entry tickets are on hand for a smooth experience.

What's not allowed

• Large suitcases and bulky items are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/strollers users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

• Safety is a priority so guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.
• While there is no strictly enforced dress code, please note that the Abbey is a place of worship, and it is better to dress modestly.
• Cancellation due to bad weather is not announced before the morning of the ceremony. On such occasions, see a ‘wet change’ during which the guards march without the usual music or parade.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey

• Small-group guided tour

• Licensed English-speaking guide

• Changing of the Guards ceremony at Buckingham Palace

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed

• Sharp metallic tools or objects (including knives, Swiss army knives, scissors, screwdrivers), cutlery, paint spray, large bags and suitcases, padlocks, climbing gear, chains, flags, placards, banners, items that make noise (like whistles) and liquids in unsealed containers are not permitted on this experience.
• Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Additional information

• This is a group/shared walking tour at a moderate pace.
• Sites may face occasional closures; the route may adjust accordingly.
• While there is no strictly enforced dress code, please note that the Abbey is a place of worship, and it is better to be dressed modestly.

Inclusions #

• Entrance to Westminster Abbey

• Entrance to the Houses of Parliament

• English-speaking guide

Additional upgrades

• Skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey

• Guided tour with an expert professional inside Houses of Parliament

• Audio guide for self-guided exploration inside Parliament

• Headsets for audio-guided portions

• See Big Ben from outside during your walking tour

Exclusions #

• Tips/gratuities

• Transportation between sites; hotel pickup and drop-off

• Souvenirs