Priority Access Westminster Abbey Tour with a Professional Guide
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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.
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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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- 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.
Reviews(275)
Our guide was very knowledgeable but started talking very fast from the beginning of the tour, with a lot of detail, facts and figures and continued this way throughout the tour. The entire experience felt very hurried and difficult to enjoy.
The Abbey tour with Zozo was so interesting. He had so much information to share about the history of the Abbey and was great at leading us through the crowds. It was nice to get there early and get some photos before the crowds showed up.
Our guide Frank was very knowledgeable about the Abbey and the history. He really entertained questions and brought the building alive for me
Zozo did a fabulous job guiding us around the Abbey!! He is very knowledgeable and interesting!! Highly recommend!
ZoZo was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He knew exactly what was the most important to see. Our visit was thoroughly enjoyable.
Zozo was a great guide and personable and showed us so much in a short time. And considering the crowds I highly recommend this guide and tour
Our guide Cozo was wonderful. Incredibly knowledgeable about the Abbey as well as the history behind the building. *****
Xoxo provided an amazing experience on a multi generational trip to London.
I went on the two-hour guided tour of Westminster Abbey with a fabulous tour guide named Peter James. He has a college degree in History of London and was amazing in his knowledge of Westminster Abbey and relevant happenings and significant people associated with the iconic sacred site in London. The tour was informative and very professionally handled. People had opportunities to ask questions and the pace of the tour was great. We had a wonderful group of about fifteen individuals and felt most welcomed to the tour.
We were very surprised to start early with tea and croissants. The early access helped to get ahead of the crowds. Our guide was experienced, interesting and professional, just what we wanted.
