Skip the Line Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour
Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are two of London’s highlight landmarks—and on this tour, you’ll have special access to both. Skip the line at Westminster Abbey and head inside the soaring church, where your guide will share facts about its royal history. Next, you’ll have the rare opportunity to explore parts of the interior of the Houses of Parliament, which is frequently off-limits to the public.
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Westminster & Parliament Tour
Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes: Step into the heart of the British democracy with the only fully guided visit to Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament.
What's included in Skip the Line Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Parliament Square
Meet your guide and small group of travelers. Here, your guide will introduce themselves before heading to the first stop of the tour.
Westminster Abbey
Your day begins with skip the line entry into Westminster Abbey, the most serene time to see Britain’s most cherished church. With roots dating back over 1,000 years, this Gothic masterpiece is the traditional coronation site and burial ground of kings and queens, along with national heroes like Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and William Wilberforce. On your visit, you’ll learn from a local expert guide how the British monarchy helped shape the country’s conversion to democracy, as well as a few interesting tidbits about Winston Churchill, one of the only non-royals to ever lay in state in the Abbey after his death.
Houses of Parliament
Then, discover The Houses of Parliament. Enjoy a guided tour of the British Democracy with a qualified, Blue Badge tour guide, instead of following the audio guide. Visit the Chamber of the House of Commons, where Britain’s elected Masters of Parliament meet. Head over to the chamber of the House of Lords, where peers who had inherited their titles from the bluest bloodlines in the nation used to sit. Learn the highlights of the building’s history, including a failed bomb plot in 1605 that the British still celebrate today (ever hear of Guy Fawkes Night?). Walk in the footsteps of Henry VIII and Winston Churchill. History, legend, lore, and a lot of pomp and circumstance mix and mingle as you take in nearly one thousand years of history from one of the best guides in London.
Inclusions
- Entrance to Westminster Abbey
- Fully guided tour inside Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey
- Entrance to Houses of Parliament
- Headsets
- Expert Guide
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3JX at the statue of Viscount Palmerston.
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Ticket Redemption
• The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. • All guests must pass through security. • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. • Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated. • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information. • Photography is not permitted inside Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament. • Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament.
