Westminster Abbey Private Tour: A Journey Through History and Royalty

Embark on a private tour of Westminster Abbey and immerse yourself in the rich history and royalty of this iconic medieval gothic masterpiece. Discover the coronation chair, intricate stonework, and hidden secrets of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Westminster Abbey - Envision the resting place of the final monarch before the Norman Conquest and a cornerstone of the Church of England, Westminster Abbey stands as a monumental representation of a millennium of English and British heritage.
    This magnificent example of Medieval gothic architecture, known as a ‘royal peculiar,’ has been the venue…
What's Included
  • English Speaking local expert guide
  • Tickets and entry reservations to Westminster Abbey
  • Private Guided tour of Westminster Abbey
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food & drink
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Additional Information

This awe-inspiring ‘royal peculiar’ of the Middle Ages has served as the location for every coronation from the time of William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II, along with seventeen royal weddings, including the recent union of William and Kate. It also serves as the final resting place for many royal figures and eminent individuals including the sparring…

Location
The Sanctuary
Meet your guide outside the Official Westminster Abbey Shop, situated at the base of the West Front of the Abbey ( Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3JS)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Daniel_l
Sep 17, 2024
Exellent - our tour guide was excellent and took into consideration our physical limitations. We couldn't of been treated better.
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Roxanne_w
Aug 6, 2024
So glad we had a private guide! - Without the guide we would have missed so much of the history and special items in the Abbey. You could go and wander around, but, our guide, Vivien brought history to life for us. Made the trip so much more memorable. Highly recommend!!
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Sara_s
Aug 3, 2024
Trudy brought the Abbey to life! - My husband and I loved this tour! Visiting Westminster Abbey can be very intimidating, but Trudy brought the Abbey and its story to life. We both learned a great deal about British history.
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Thomas_h
Jun 6, 2024
So interesting…So much fun! - Saw the Abbey from top to bottom. Mary was exceptionally knowledgeable and provided us with background and insight. Highly recommended!
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Deannaa547
Oct 26, 2023
Amazing private tour - Our tour guide, Trudy, was excellent. She was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and funny! We were able to see the Abbey at our own pace and ask lots of questions - Trudy answered them all! With a private tour, we were also able to be the first ones in the Abbey that morning and saw much of it before the crowds started. I would highly recommend Urban Saunters and especially, Trudy, as a tour guide.
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Aeomi
Dec 9, 2022
A Fascinating Tour - We had a wonderful time with Vivien today on our tour of Westminster Abbey. She shared her extensive knowledge of history and we learnt so much. We are a family of 5 with children aged 9, 14 and 16 and all of us were fascinated by the beauty and depth of history of this sacred space. Thank you Vivien for an amazing experience!
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Ronnief693
Jun 11, 2022
The experience was great and I would highly recommend it. - The highlight the tour was learning about all the history of this great building.Robert gave is some great tales of its history and how the history of the Royal family fitted in, and was very engaging.All in all it was a great experience.
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Rita_j
May 7, 2022
Westminster Abbey - a private tour - The private tour of Westminster Abbey was exceptional. Paced well, with engaging and professional historical narrative provided to enhance the experience. The guide was genuinely passionate about sharing her wisdom about the Abbey which was extraordinary and enjoyable to see. I gained a new perspective about the historical significance of the monarchy in Great Britain (as an American) as well as the social dynamics of church, state, and religious conflicts. A must do and well worth the cost.
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4angusy
Apr 16, 2022
The best way to explore Westminster Abbey - We absolutely loved our private tour of the Westminster Abbey. Our guide was the most friendly, witty, and knowledgeable guide that I could hope for. The pace was perfect, even for an older person, and she made sure that we all enjoyed the tour.
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Mark_r
Oct 9, 2024
Westminster Abbey - I didn't know what to expect at Westminster Abbey, but now I know it is not like St Paul's Cathedral. It's smaller, with tourists more tightly packed inside the Abbey. There's very little room to move around freely, with hardly any room to capture good pictures. And while it is a beautiful structure, the pressing crowd prevents any time to stop and admire sites for very long. Everyone seemed to progress through in a long line snaking past the major sights. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the people and dates, but didn't really connect us to the historical significance or impact of what we were seeing. If felt a bit scripted. Maybe a bit more backstory or emphasis would have helped us to better appreciate the sites. The private tour was also shorter by about 30 minutes than I expected as well, especially for the cost. We've taken several great tours through Viator but this one was our least favorite. If I ever go back to the Abbey, I'd probably opt for the group or audio tour next time and go through at my own pace.
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From $101
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).