Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tour & Westminster Abbey

Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tour & Westminster Abbey

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An absolutely essential part of any visit to London, Westminster Abbey is one of the city’s most iconic buildings.

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Highlights

Hop-on hop-off bus tour with stops near main sights and attractions
Westminster Abbey’s history spans more than a thousand years
See the Coronation Chair and the memorials in Poets’ Corner
Bus audio guides available in 11 languages
Ticket valid for 1 day, 24 or 48 hours

Description

Westminster Abbey An absolutely essential part of any visit to London, Westminster Abbey is one of the city’s most iconic buildings. Steeped in over a thousand years of history, Benedictine monks first started worshipping at this site in the middle of the tenth century and the current building has been there for over 700 years. Glorious Architecture This magnificent gothic construct is a sight to behold and the incredible stained glass is some of the most impressive in the UK. Coronation Chair Created for King Edward I in 1296, the chair has been the seat for the crowning of every monarch since 1308, including Queen Victoria and our current reigning Queen, HRH Elizabeth II. Poets’ Corner The literary corner of the Abbey is named due to the large amount of poets and writers buried there, including Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling and Thomas Hardy, as well as many memorial stones and busts dedicated to the likes of Shakespeare and loved Scottish poet Robert Burns Kings and Queens Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and seventeen monarchs are buried there. Hop-on Hop-off Tour of London Explore imperious London in all its grandeur. This incredible value London Hop on Hop off bus tour grants you the freedom and convenience to explore the city in depth. The Routes The Classic Tour (Blue route): Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter. The Essential Tour (Red route): Passes Madame Tussauds and Kings Cross, as well as Hyde Park and Regents Park, two of the prettiest parks in London. The Museum Tour (Orange route): Explore London's world-famous museums with the Museum Tour and along the way pass by the beautiful Royal Albert Hall, Harrods and Buckingham Palace. The Morning and Evening Drop off Service (Yellow and Green routes): Operating in the morning and late afternoon, this route travels from the popular hotel districts to Central London. Boat Ride available with the 24hrs or 48hrs Hop on Hop off bus tour: Enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames with this City Cruises boat ride. Free Walking Tours Enjoy the Jack The Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Coronation Walking Tour as part of your sightseeing day out in London. Learn about King Charles’ Coronation and coronations of the past as well as interesting facts about members of the royal family. On your 2-hour tour, you’ll also visit fantastic royal sites and watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Or why not play detective by travelling back to Victorian London to investigate the morbid murders carried out by infamous Jack the Ripper. See where vital clues were found and learn more about his victims and possible suspects.

Includes

1 day, 24 hours or 48 hours Hop-on Hop-off Ticket Audio guides available in 11 languages Play our fun 3D treasure hunt app on-board to earn extra special promotions and discounts River Thames boat ride Admission to Westminster Abbey

Important Information

In order to gain entrance to Westminster Abbey you must print your ticket - all redeemable tickets/vouchers must be printed and exchanged at the entry. Guests can visit the Abbey at any time. Please see the schedule for opening hours. A security search exists on entry for all visitors. Westminster Abbey is a working church and subject to occasional closures due to special services and events – please check the website for further details. Face coverings are mandatory when inside the Abbey, Abbey Shop and St Margaret's Church, unless exempt. Social distancing is encouraged in areas which are small and confined. They Abbey will close 30min after last entry. Galleries will open 30 mins after main opening time. The Abbey will be closed on the 24th to 25th of December. Bus Frequency: Every 20 mins on the Red and Blue routes. Every 30 mins on the Orange route. Your one way boat ride ticket is valid from: -Westminster Pier to Tower Millennium Pier or vice versa.