Private Tour

Westminster Abbey Guided Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This spectacular Medieval gothic ‘royal peculiar’ has hosted every coronation from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II and seventeen royal weddings, most recently that of William and Kate. It is also the burial place of many royals and notables including feuding Tudor siblings Elizabeth and Mary, writers such as Geoffrey Chaucer, Rudyard Kipling and Charles Dickens, scientists Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin, abolitionists, actors and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Marvel at the 700 year old coronation chair as you learn more of this most sacred and complex ceremony, admire the craft of 16th century stonework, the portraits of modern martyrs and the grand Henry VII Lady Chapel.

Ascend the 52ft to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries where, up with the flying buttresses and ornately carved gargoyles, you’ll discover a 13th century triforium. Hidden for centuries, the galleries now tell the secrets of the abbey.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

English Speaking local expert guide

Tickets and entry reservations to Westminster Abbey

Private Guided tour of Westminster Abbey

Gratuities

Food & drink

Hotel pick-up & drop-off

What To Expect

Westminster Abbey

Dream of the last Anglo-Saxon king and a flagship of the Church of England, Westminster Abbey is a tour de force of 1000 years of both English and British history. This spectacular Medieval gothic ‘royal peculiar’ has hosted every coronation from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II and seventeen royal weddings, most recently that of William and Kate. It is also the burial place of many royals and notables including feuding Tudor siblings Elizabeth and Mary, writers such as Geoffrey Chaucer, Rudyard Kipling and Charles Dickens, scientists Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin, abolitionists, actors and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Marvel at the 700 year old coronation chair as you learn more of this most sacred and complex ceremony, admire the craft of 16th century stonework, the portraits of modern martyrs and the grand Henry VII Lady Chapel.

2 hours • Admission Included

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Westminster Abbey Guided Private Tour

Reviews

4.90

20 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Our guide, Turid, took us...
Jeff G,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Turid, took us on the most wonderful tour of Westminster Abbey, enhancing our previous visits with new stories, tidbits, and things to see. By the time we were finished, we had become old friends. She was energetic, funny, told us history with a twinkle in her eye and a smile on her face - clearly the old kings and queens of England were her monarchs! Highly recommended!
Highly recommended
Harsha K,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. Tour guide Dani (or Danielle) was knowledgeable and engaging. Lively conversation and knew where to go and what to talk about
Westminster Abbey fascinates.
Cristina B,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Dani with Urban Saunters is an outstanding guide. She breaks open the history and architecture of Westminster Abbey along with fascinating details that bring information to life. We heard about kings and their exploits and got to see all the critical sites beginning with the exterior and including the New Abbey Museum up in the gallery above the nave of the church. If you like history and good storytelling choose Dani.
Fantastic tour!!
Stuart L,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jackie is the best! She has a palpable love for history and English culture and, in particular, is incredibly knowledgeable about the art and history of Westminster Abbey. I would strongly recommend this tour. It dramatically enriched our experience and was well worth it! We had kids ranging in age from 10 to 19 years, and Jackie did a great job of keeping them engaged with colorful anecdotes.
Westminster Abbey with...
geigerjay,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Westminster Abbey with Private guided tour is worth every pound you pay. Super knowledgeable guide and answered all our questions. Layla made our experience that much more memorable.
Westminster is not to be...
Kathryn K,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Westminster is not to be missed. You walk where the royals did; see the graves of Queens and Kings; get British history among an amazingly beautiful church. Cannot believe the architecture. Had a tremendous guide in Ben. Would love to do experience all over again.
Seeing the Abbey with Ben
Shawn F,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ben was our guide and he was brilliant. He loves the Abbey and you can tell in the information he gives. You can hear the reverence in his voice. He has a great personality also. Highly recommend the tour and Ben.
Don’t miss this
Rosemary L,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Westminster Abbey is really a complicated big place with a lot of history and having a private tour guide was worth every penny. Maryy was wonderful and made the experience unforgettable
Excellent tour of Westminster Abbey!
Richard N,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour by Trudy! We had a wonderful time introducing our teenage boys to Westminster Abbey and having Trudy as our guide made it even better. She was full of energy, fun facts, brought history alive, and provided so much detail around every aspect of the Abbey. Most importantly she kept our boys engaged. Thank you Trudy!
Westminster Abbey, you’ve got to go!
Jennifer S,
Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This experience was amazing! We had 7 of us ranging from ages 14-51 and all enjoyed it. Such deep history, much we didn’t know before the tour. And we loved our tour guide, Edward. And being a private tour was so much better - no lines, questions answered immediately and such warmer feel.