Private Tour
Fast Access Westminster Abbey Private Tour with a London Blue Badge Guide
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Join this 2,5-hour tour and discover one of the world's most famous and recognisable landmarks, steeped in British history. The books you studied at school will suddenly spring to life as you come across a wealth of famous historical men and women, including monarchs, writers, poets and celebrated military figures.
This, the site of royal coronations, weddings and funerals, will have plenty to keep you fascinated and intrigued throughout, which will also include the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, the Lady Chapel, the Royal Tombs and the College Garden. No trip to London would be complete without this tour!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Some areas of the Abbey are dimly lit and some chapels have low doorways. Much of the floor and many steps are uneven.
Comfortable shoes are recommended
Visitors are kindly asked to dress in a “respectful manner” during their visit to the Abbey.
During the winter months the Abbey can get incredibly cold, so try to dress warmly.
You will skip the tickets line but security checks are mandatory
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Blue Badge Guide
Private Tour
Pre-booked Admission Tickets
Food and drinks
Transfer to/from attraction
Hotel pick up and drop off
What To Expect
Westminster Abbey
This fantastic 2,5-hour private tour will allow you to discover one of London's most beautiful and recognisable landmarks, Westminster Abbey. After meeting your expert local guide just outside, you will embark upon a journey of discovery, with a history of a thousand years to intrigue, entertain and fascinate you. Your guide will bring history to life, and not only will you learn fascinating and intriguing facts about the abbey and its awe-inspiring architecture, you will be transported back in time to an age when these floors were trodden by kings, queens, writers, poets and all manner of celebrated historical figures. Some of the highlights of this tour include the Coronation Chair, the Poet’s Corner, the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, The Lady Chapel, the Royal Tombs and the College Garden, which has been cultivated for over 900 years!
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Fast Access Westminster Abbey Private Tour with a London Blue Badge Guide
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended for a more meaningful engagement with Westminster Abbey
Christopher L,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our second visit to Westminster Abbey in two years. The first time we toured with the standard audio guide provided by the Abbey. While that was useful, it is very easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the site and all of the prominent individuals buried or commemorated in the Abbey. Determined to have a more meaningful experience this time, we booked this tour. Our guide Charlotte did an outstanding job of contextualizing the history of the Abbey within the course of English history. She was able to identify our focus and interest-level and brought in details we never heard in our first visit, but also helped us be more focused so as not to be overwhelmed. Moreover, she was able to keep our entire group engaged - from elementary school-aged kids through adults with post-graduate degrees. The entire group raved about the quality of Charlotte’s guiding, and we would highly recommend this experience.
Great tour of Westminster Abbey!
Jay L,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Vicky was excellent! Her energy and enthusiasm was contagious. She tells great stories about the various royal families going back to 1066, how they undermined and murdered each other and even decided who was buried where in the Abby. She also highlighted special interest areas like the scientific corner and the poets corner and scandals like the monks trying to steal the royal purse and being filleted. Overall, it was an extremely enjoyable experience. We had just landed in London that day and it was so nice to start our time in London with Vicky.
A guide for the dead - very boring and submissive to other guides.
Dayna B,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Tour guide was knowledgeable but guide was long winded. She wouldn't let you stand where you were comfortable or look at things that interested in. We was glad when it was over. She kept letting big groups take over where we were standing 1st. Made us move many times and it became unbearable.
Absolutely worth every cent! Fabulous
Suzanne M,
Sep 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Lucy was just wonderful!! She is full of knowledge and her passion for history brings the stories alive. Can’t say enough good things about her and this tour.
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Jane M,
Jul 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Alexandra was wonderful ! She was knowledgeable and informative. We really enjoyed her tour! We wish we had time to do another tour with her!
Wonderful experience!
Kelly K,
Jun 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Lucy as our tour guide and she was wonderful! She was so knowledgeable and was able to guide us through with ease. She pointed out all the major points. There's so much to see and take in. She made it very easy. I highly recommend this tour.
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Dale B,
Apr 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Lucy was absolutely outstanding. She guided us through the crowds easily and was a fount of information about Westminster Abbey. She guided us to the interesting places and showed us things that we would have easily missed otherwise. It was a bit expensive but was worth every penny.
Best tour! Don’t think about it! Denisa!
Vanessa C,
Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Denisa was amazing! Or daughter of 8 and 9 years old love it! Was our favorite tour. If you really want to enjoy and learn about the Westminster Abbey, this is the tour. Denisa was full of knowledge and Kees up captive and interested all the time. Our daughter and us learn so much about history, religion, politics and more information. She even helps us to get the right souvenirs. Don’t try another tour (we did and was son disappointed). We highly recommended this tour. Thanks Denisa!!
Royal Masterpiece
Vivian R,
Nov 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Lucy was extreme knowledgeable and gave us a comprehensive tour of the 13th to 16th centuries and British history We saw the setting for the Coronation, the shrine of St Edward the Confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, memorials of many famous poets, warriors and musicians . Five stars for this tour !
No Lines Tour of West Minster Abbey
Donald N,
Oct 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Mehru de Belder, was excellent. Everyone in our group enjoyed the tour with her. She was very knowledgeable, and was able to provided interesting info in an engaging manner. Highly recommend this private tour of West Minster Abbey.
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