London: Guided Tour Westminster Abbey + Optional Parliament Entry

Name: London: Guided Tour Westminster Abbey + Optional Parliament Entry
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4.3(588)2 Hours - 4 HoursEnglishLondon

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Explore Britain’s royal and political heritage on this guided tour of Westminster Abbey, one of London’s most iconic landmarks. Step inside the stunning Gothic church that has hosted every English coronation since 1066, as well as royal weddings like Prince William and Kate Middleton’s.

For a deeper experience, upgrade to include a guided visit inside the Houses of Parliament. Walk through the historic chambers of the House of Lords and House of Commons as your guide shares insights into the UK’s political system and centuries of government history.

Included

Ticket to the Parliament (if you choose this option)
Professional English guide inside the Westminster Abbey
Audio guide in different languages inside the Parliament (if you choose this option)
Ticket to Westminster Abbey (if you choose the option)
Panoramic tour around the Parliament (if you choose this option)

Not included

Live commentary inside the Parliament
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation
Souvenirs

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What you'll do

Westminster Abbey
20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London, United Kingdom
Meet your guide at the entrance to Westminster Abbey at 09:15 AM, and then look inside the historic monument to stand in the footsteps of kings and queens. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been held in the abbey, as have many royal weddings, including that of Prince William to Kate Middleton in 2011.
2 hoursAdmission included
Houses of Parliament
Parliament Square, London, United Kingdom
Then, take a panoramic tour of the Houses of Parliament and pass the Elizabeth Tower where the famous Big Ben bell chimes every quarter hour. Learn about the role of MPs who sit in the House of Commons and the function of the House of Lords.
2 hoursAdmission included
Big Ben
Parliament Square, Elizabeth Tower - Palace of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
ear how, and why, the Elizabeth Tower and its great clock and iconic bell were built. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, the Palace of Westminster (the official name of the Houses of Parliament) boasts an ostentatious façade with golden spires and statues of kings that reflect in the River Thames. Listen as your guide explains the history of the building, from the first medieval clock tower built in the old Palace of Westminster, to the design and construction of the present Elizabeth Tower.