Priority Access Westminster Abbey Tour with a Professional Guide
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Following complimentary coffee and pastries at the Cellarium, the 14th century medieval under croft, we enter the Westminster Abbey through the cloister. The cloister entrance offers priority access. This will be followed by an exclusive tour with our professional qualified guide.
An architectural masterpiece, Westminster Abbey presents a unique pageant of British history – the shrine of St Edward the confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, and countless memorials to the famous and the great. Our guide will help bring to life this remarkable building where 40 English and British coronations have taken place since 1066.
You will hear about the most recent coronation of Charles III that took place on the 6th May, 2023, the marriage of William and Kate – the Prince and Princess of Wales, and also stop briefly to pay our respect and celebrate the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II whose state funeral also took place at the Abbey.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Refreshments served before the tour (Approx. 20 - 30 mins) followed by Westminster Abbey tour (up to 90 mins).
Gluten-free/Vegan pastries not available at The Cellarium. Plant-based milk is available.
What To Expect
Westminster Abbey
An architectural masterpiece, Westminster Abbey presents a unique pageant of British history – the shrine of St Edward the confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, and countless memorials to the famous and the great. Our guide will help bring to life this remarkable building where 40 English and British coronations have taken place since 1066. You will hear about the most recent coronation of Charles III that took place on the 6th May 2023, the marriage of William and Kate – the Prince and Princess of Wales, and also stop briefly to pay our respect and celebrate the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II whose state funeral also took place at the Abbey.
Our first experience of Westminster Abbey, one of the jewels in London’s crown and a must see for any visitor, is in the 14th century medieval under croft. Originally used by the Benedictine monks to store food and drink - the Cellarium is now a unique restaurant, and we pause here for refreshments. (Refreshments included in the price)
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Priority Access Westminster Abbey Tour with a Professional Guide
What‘s Included
Tour with a live professional guide
Priority access to Westminster Abbey
Maximum of 20 passengers per tour
Coffee and pastries in the 14th century Cellarium
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
213 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour of Weatminster Abbey
David S,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable and educational experience seeing the church. History and sites were well explained and we saw the place thoroughly. Totally worth it over just the headset and long lines.
Westminster Abbey
caitlinmY873LC,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zozo was an amazing tour guide and really brought to life the history, people and architecture at Westminster Abbey. Zozo was also very knowledgeable and really helped provide points of reference for the information provided, which made it very digestible and understandable.
Inside look at Westminster Abby
KennethN64,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable guide...kept tour moving and lots of excellent historical information about the Abby. Was great for orientation then once tour was done time to go back and get the photos you wanted with worry of rushing through.
Highlights of Westminster
Camper292079,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zozo was amazing!!! His historical account was on point and interesting.
The BEST way to see Westminster Cathedral
ne2momo,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! What an excellent experience! Our tour guide was absolutely outstanding. So funny and informative. Brilliant tour!
Wonderful experience.
bruceaU6302BU,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna Maria was an excellent knowledgeable and friendly. A mine of information
Ana Marina was a great...
Elizabeth B,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ana Marina was a great guide. Lots of information and got us into all the best spots at the right time to avoid the crowds.
Choose more wisely than me
brenda g,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Two star review is generous - Complete disappointment and not worth half the tour price. Guide was rude as was greater. Mailed in the history. Group was lost and divided at least twice. Rushed through the royals. Blew past many displays saying “I’ll tell you if it’s royalty” and didn’t pause at any significant historic figures. Didn’t mention Oliver Cromwell until asked. Spent way too much time on Richard I and Braveheart and blew past the Stewart markers. Yes, it was rainy and crowded, but professional guides can manage such things Had similar professional guide tour at the Vatican which was many times better. Perhaps Viator has better guides and we drew the short straw. But I think other tours around us were far better - even the provided audio guides would have covered more
Great experience after a bad start
Charles W,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide assured us that we would not have a repeat of our previous tour's delay the day before, and then could not find our tickets on her phone, causing us to seek shelter in shade frim an unseasonably hot London day, while she took 15 minutes of our tour time to sort it out.
Great Westminster Abbey tour!
J7200QDrickv,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ana Marija was excellent! Highly recommended!
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