Complete Westminster Abbey Tour with Jubilee Galleries
Highlights
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Skip the long lines at Westminster Abbey.
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See the tombs of significant historical figures.
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Get access to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
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Explore with a certified Blue Badge guide.
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Discover a side of the Abbey that most visitors miss.
Summary
This guided tour of Westminster Abbey gets you past the long queues and provides a deeper understanding of the history housed in this Gothic building.
Tour info
Duration
3 hours
Group Size
20
Pricing (From)
Adult (18+):
(18-99 years)
£99.00
Child (6-17):
(6-17 years)
£89.00
Infant (0-5):
(0-5 years)
£0.00
Commentary
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
While others stand in line, you’ll head straight into Westminster Abbey, where more than 10 centuries of history await. Hear tales of coronations, royal weddings, monarchs, soldiers, heroes, villains, and more as you explore England’s most important Gothic building from top to bottom. Your tour also includes access to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, an exclusive space housing royal treasures spanning 1,000 years of history.
Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous buildings in the world and is considered the most important Gothic building in England. Led by a certified Blue Badge guide, this tour gets you up close and personal with some of the most fascinating events in history.
After a brief introduction in Parliament Sqaure, you’ll head straight into Westminster Abbey. Your guide will spin stories of the significant historical events that have taken place within these walls, along with details of the decor that can be hard to decipher on your own. See the Coronation Chair, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the High Altar, where many royal weddings have taken place. You’ll also visit the tombs of some of the most important figures in history, including Charles Darwin, Edward V, and Sir Isaac Newton.
Following your exploration of the Abbey’s main floor, you’ll head upstairs to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries. Opened to the public only recently, tickets to this gallery are hard to come by. Luckily, yours are included, giving you the opportunity to marvel at its many precious artefacts—some of which are over 1000 years old!
What’s included?
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Certified Blue Badge guide -
Expertly guided walking tour -
Skip-the-queue access to Westminster Abbey and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries -
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
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Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
Before you go
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This tour is in English.
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This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
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The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
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All guests must pass through security.
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Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
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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.
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Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.
Redemption information
Mobile tickets will be accepted.
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
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