Skip the Line Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour
Overview
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3 hours 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are two of London’s highlight landmarks—and on this tour, you’ll have special access to both. Skip the line at Westminster Abbey and head inside the soaring church, where your guide will share facts about its royal history. Next, you’ll have the rare opportunity to explore parts of the interior of the Houses of Parliament, which is frequently off-limits to the public.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
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.
This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
What To Expect
Parliament Square
Meet your guide and small group of travelers. Here, your guide will introduce themselves before heading to the first stop of the tour.
Westminster Abbey
Your day begins with skip the line entry into Westminster Abbey, the most serene time to see Britain’s most cherished church. With roots dating back over 1,000 years, this Gothic masterpiece is the traditional coronation site and burial ground of kings and queens, along with national heroes like Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and William Wilberforce. On your visit, you’ll learn from a local expert guide how the British monarchy helped shape the country’s conversion to democracy, as well as a few interesting tidbits about Winston Churchill, one of the only non-royals to ever lay in state in the Abbey after his death.
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Westminster & Parliament Tour
Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes: Step into the heart of the British democracy with the only fully guided visit to Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament.
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Chamber of the House of Lords
Westminster Hall
Entrance to Westminster Abbey
Chamber of the House of Commons
Fully guided tour inside Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey
Entrance to Houses of Parliament
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
161 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yulia is the best!
davidmA4051XQ,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yulia is a terrific guide. She is extremely knowledgeable and provides detailed answers to questions.
Excellent tour
I909TWdavidp,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was excellent and the tour very thorough. Loved the tour!
Ask for Ana Marija for a rewarding experience.
Maps22781801091,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well planned small group tour with Ana Marija. She guided us through the abbey’s high points while adding historical relevance with a bit of humor. We got so much out of the whole experience. Definitely book an early tour.
Great way to get a crash course on almost 1000 years of history and landmarks
danieleI6451OF,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great informative tour. Andrew set a great pace and answered all our questions. Even paused to take pictures in front of key landmarks.
Westminster
Luis C,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Timely start, good pace, informative. Worth getting to skip the lines. Parliament tour is with different guide or audio tour but that worked just fine.
We were never told by the...
Kurt H,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We were never told by the tour operator that Westminster abbey was closed. This is unacceptable and I should get at least half of my charge refunded
Good Parliament tour but a little disappointed
Linda L,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The Parliament tour was very good and Westminster Abbey was good too however the Abbey was closed and we were not notified ahead of time, so we just toured around the outside and didn’t get to see the inside at all Both tour guides were good, but again very disappointed to not see the Abbey because that is one of the things we signed up for.
Worth it
rbrolls,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was worthwhile for anyone looking to hit the highlights of London. Personally, I think Westminster Abbey did not compare to a tour I did earlier of St. Paul’s, but that’s just comparing historic sites. Patrick, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, personable, and provided great information. We started at Westminster Abbey with Patrick, and when we got to the Houses of Parliament, we were released to an official Parliament tour guide. That tour was fantastic as well. Very informative and perfectly paced.
Great tour of Westminster Abbey
Jennifer B,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrick was a wonderful tour guide. Very knowledgeable and attentive to the whole group.
Brilliant and historic
581renael,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrick our guide was engaging, informative and showed some of the amazing history of this incredible country Thank you for your time and knowledge
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