London: Westminster Abbey & Optional Parliament Tour

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Westminster Abbey is a must-visit during your stay in London. Discover the abbey's interior and exterior on a walking tour and get to know this building full of history and curious anecdotes with an expert guide.

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Highlights

  • Be one of the first visitors to Westminster Abbey with this early access
  • Learn the history behind the walls of the abbey from your expert guide
  • Discover all the secrets of Westminster Abbey and see the abbey's tombs
  • Take incredible photos of one of England's most emblematic buildings
  • Choose a private tour for just your group or join a shared tour

Description

Visit Westminster Abbey with an expert guide and learn about the importance of this building, as well as the role it played in English history. Choose between a private or shared tour, selecting the option that best suits you. Your guide will take you through the corners of this famous building, a traditional site for the wreaths and burials of the English monarchs and, later, the British monarchs. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror, all English monarchs have been crowned at the Abbey, with the exception of Joan I and Edward V. See the numerous tombs of various members of the royal family, aristocrats, and illustrious personalities such as scientists and poets, including the tombs of Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer, and Rudyard Kipling. In recent years, the Abbey has hosted Princess Diana's funeral, and Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding. During this tour, explore the incredible building full of history and enjoy an unforgettable day. We offer you also the option to visit the inside of the Houses of Parliament with an audio-guided tour. Please note that this is only included in the Shared Tour with Westminster and Parliament tickets option and the Shared Tour of Houses of Parliament Only option. The option called Shared Tour without Houses of Parliament Entry includes only a panoramic tour outside the Parliament

Includes

Entrance to the Abbey (if you choose the option) Entrance to the Houses of Parliament (if you choose the option) Guided visit inside Westminster Abbey (if you choose the option) Audio-guided visit inside the Houses of Parliament (if you choose the option)

Important Information

  • Entrance to Westminster Abbey is included (if you choose the option) Please read carefully the description of the option selected. We offer you also the option to visit the inside of the Houses of Parliament with an audio-guided tour Please note that this is only included in the Shared Tour with Westminster and Parliament tickets option and the Shared Tour of Houses of Parliament Only option The option called Shared Tour without Houses of Parliament Entry includes only a panoramic tour outside the Parliament Westminster Abbey is wheelchair accessible The tickets to access the monuments will be provided only by the guide. Please do not ask the personal at the souvenir shop or any other worker at the Abbey.

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