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Westminster Abbey Priority Access Tour: Explore History with London Eye Option

4.7

58 Ratings

Greater London

Experience the rich history of Westminster Abbey with priority access and an exclusive tour. Learn about recent royal events and pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Optional London Eye flight for breathtaking views of London.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Westminster Abbey - 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.
Cellarium Cafe & Terrace - 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)
London Eye - A short walk passing the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, enjoy the ride on the London-Eye (if upgrade option selected). Your fast-track ticket allow you to bypass the standard queue and save time during your visit.
Standing at an amazing 135 metres above the centre of London, the London Eye is the world’s highest observation wheel and offers magnificent panoramic views of London. If you select London Eye option the tour ends here.

What's Included

Tour with a live professional guide
Priority access to Westminster Abbey
Optional Fast Track London Eye ticket
Small-group experience (max 20 passengers)
Coffee and pastries at the historic 14th-century Cellarium

Additional Information

After treating yourself with a refreshing complimentary coffee and delicious pastries at the Cellarium, a stunning 14th-century medieval undercroft, we step into the historic Westminster Abbey via the cloister entrance. This entrance provides priority access to us. Subsequently, we undertake an exclusive excursion guided by our expert guide.

You will listen to the fascinating story of the recent coronation of Charles III on 6th May 2023, witness the love tale of Prince William and Kate - the Prince and Princess of Wales, and also pause for a moment to honor the life and achievements of the late Queen Elizabeth II, whose state funeral was conducted at this very Abbey.

Post the engaging tour, you have the option to join us for a spectacular ride on the London Eye (if chosen). One of our representatives will escort you through a short journey, passing by the iconic Houses of Parliament and the Big Ben, saving you from the long lines with your fast track ticket. The London Eye, standing majestically at 135 meters, holds the title of being the globe’s highest observation wheel, offering breathtakingly beautiful panoramic vistas of London.

Refreshments served before the tour (Approx. 20 - 30 mins) followed by Westminster Abbey tour (up to 90 mins). For those who selected the London Eye option there is a short walk (10-15 mins) to the Eye where you enjoy a 30 minute ride.
The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Gluten-free/Vegan pastries not available at The Cellarium. Plant-based milk is available.

Location

Westminster Abbey Shop

Dean's Yard

Meet outside the Westminster Abbey Shop, 20 Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3JS. Your guide will be holding a white ‘Premium Tours’ sign. Please arrive there at least 10 minutes before the starting time you selected. The Abbey shop is located next to the West entrance.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Barry_r

Jun 5, 2024

Westminster Abbey - The interior of the abbey is fabulous with all of its details. Guide provided a detailed history of the various areas within the abbey including Poets Corner and all of the major crypts.

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Barbara_t

Jun 3, 2024

Totally worth it - Derek was lovely, very informative. We really enjoyed the tour, definitely one of the highlights of our trip to London.

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Gordon_g

Jun 2, 2024

Awesome - Frank was very well informed and made history interesting and fun. Excellent personality and full of energy. Great time!

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Relax569366

Jun 1, 2024

Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace-a must see! - Tour Guide was extremely knowledgeable about London and Abbey history and shared many stories and historical facts. She whisked us right to perfect viewing spot for changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace after our tour of Westminster.

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Linda_k

May 29, 2024

Excellent way to see Westminster Abbey - Leon was very knowledgeable about Westminster Abbey. He had great vignettes and explained the traditions. Though nothing really explains the Jubilee window-- its just a mystery. I recommend this tour because it is long enoug and comprehensively covers the church. He clearly is a good guide and keeps track of his tourists as well as speaking clearly and loudly enough to be heard. The group was pleasantly small enough to allow a lot of give and take.

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Wallace_l

May 26, 2024

Outstanding tour!! - Our guide Derrick was phenomenal. He knew so much about the Abbey and so much about British history. He answered all our many questions.

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Anthony

May 26, 2024

Great tour with London eye - Great tour. Your guide Derek very knowledgeable. You could tell he knew and loved the history of Westminster. Worth the money and the London eye was really cool. Definitely do this tour.

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Kimberlee_l

May 21, 2024

Expert Knowledge, Insider Access, Magnificent Tour! - Our Blue Badge guide, Derrick, was superb! After a delightful private breakfast of pastries and coffee in the Cellarium, we were the very first group inside Westminster Abbey, before all the other private tours and the general public. Derrick is extremely knowledgeable, and we very much appreciated his detailed and interesting stories about the history of this magnificent cathedral. He knew exactly how to steer us, to gain the most from our experience. We enjoyed every minute of this wonderful tour. After a quick trip to the gift shop, our other Premium Tours representative, Rashika, safely escorted us on our short walk past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben to the London Eye (taking great photos of us along the way), where our Fast Track tickets gave us immediate access to the front of the queue. We highly recommend this tour!

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Casey_c

May 29, 2024

Westminster Abbey Experience - The Abbey was beautiful and filled with so much history. The guide could have spoken louder and honestly, I know Westminster is a huge place, but there were things I feel were missed that most people definitely wanted to see. She spent more time talking about the architecture than any of the tombs. We did not stop and get a chance to truly look at any of the famous tombs such as Mary Queen of Scots, bloody Mary, Elizabeth the first, the lady Chapel, tombs, etc. Too much time spent on architecture and getting off topic. She was also fairly abrasive. We did not enjoy as much as when we were on our own looking around. The coffee and croissant prior to the tour was nice.

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Kari_o