Skip-the-line Westminster Abbey London Guided Tour
Overview
2H: Westminster Abbey Private Tour
Book 2H tour of Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets to discover it’s royal heritage & see nearby sights such as Palace of Westminster & Big Ben.
3,5H: Westminster Abbey Private Tour with Transfers
Book 1,5H round-trip transfer & 2H tour of Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets.
4H: Westminster Abbey & City of Westminster Private Tour
Book 4H private tour of Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets, free entry to St. Margaret’s Church &more such as Big Ben &Buckingham Palace.
5,5H: Westminster Abbey & City Private Tour with Transfers
Book 1,5H round-trip transfer &4H private tour of Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets free entry to St. Margaret’s Church &more.
4H: Westminster Abbey & City of Westminster Group Tour
Join 4H group tour of the City of Westminster &discover royal treasures of Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line tickets & Blue Badge Guide. See Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, Thames, Buckingham Palace &more.
What's Included
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off by private car (3,5- and 5,5-hour private tours only)
- Group tour of Westminster Abbey (4-hour group tour only)
- - (private or group tour, attractions depend on the selected option)
- Private tour of Westminster Abbey (2-, 3,5-, 4- and 5,5-hour private tours only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey (all options)
- Free admission to St Margaret’s Church (4- and 5,5-hour private tours only)
- Guided tour of Westminster Abbey and City of Westminster -
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Free admission to St Margaret’s Church (in the 2- and 3,5-hour private tours and the 4H group tour)
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off by private car(in 2 & 4H private tours & 4H group tour)
- Private Guide (in the 4-hour group tour)
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “3,5H:WestminsterAbbeyPrivateEN”, “PRIV: 3,5H: Abbey+Transfer”, “5,5H: WestminsteAbbey&CityPriv” and “PRIV: 5,5H: AbbeyCity+Transfer”.
Pickup & drop-off: Guests will be driven from their accommodation to the meeting point, where the guide will be waiting in front of the Westminster Abbey Shop, 1 The Sanctuary. After the tour, the driver will wait at the same location for return transfer.
For the options “PRIV: 4H: Abbey+CityWestminste”, “PRIV: 2H: Westminster Abbey”, “4H: WestminsterAbbey&CityofWes” and “2H: WestminsterAbbeyPrivate EN”.
1 The Sanctuary
London SW1P 3JT, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Parliament Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
London
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Westminster Abbey
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
St Margaret's Church
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Big Ben
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- We offer a private or group tour of Westminster Abbey. The tour type and itinerary depends on the selected option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey give you access to a priority entrance for groups.
- Admission to churches during masses and special events are restricted.
- St. Margaret’s Church is open Monday - Friday: 10.30am - 3.30pm, Saturday: closed.
- Due to abbey regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people. We can arrange additional guides for larger groups.
- The 3,5 and 5,5-hour private tours include an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer from accommodation, depending on the distance and traffic. We will arrange a standard car (sedan) 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5+ people. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.
- The group tour includes entry only to Westminster Abbey. Commentary will be in only 1 language. This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off by private car (3,5- and 5,5-hour private tours only).
- Group tour of Westminster Abbey (4-hour group tour only).
- - (private or group tour, attractions depend on the selected option).
- Private tour of Westminster Abbey (2-, 3,5-, 4- and 5,5-hour private tours only).
- Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey (all options).
- Free admission to St Margaret’s Church (4- and 5,5-hour private tours only).
- Guided tour of Westminster Abbey and City of Westminster -.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking.
- Free admission to St Margaret’s Church (in the 2- and 3,5-hour private tours and the 4H group tour).
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off by private car(in 2 & 4H private tours & 4H group tour).
- Private Guide (in the 4-hour group tour).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip-the-line Westminster Abbey London Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-line Westminster Abbey London Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off by private car (3,5- and 5,5-hour private tours only)
- Group tour of Westminster Abbey (4-hour group tour only)
- - (private or group tour, attractions depend on the selected option)
- Private tour of Westminster Abbey (2-, 3,5-, 4- and 5,5-hour private tours only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey (all options)
- Free admission to St Margaret’s Church (4- and 5,5-hour private tours only)
- Guided tour of Westminster Abbey and City of Westminster -
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Free admission to St Margaret’s Church (in the 2- and 3,5-hour private tours and the 4H group tour)
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off by private car(in 2 & 4H private tours & 4H group tour)
- Private Guide (in the 4-hour group tour)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- We offer a private or group tour of Westminster Abbey. The tour type and itinerary depends on the selected option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey give you access to a priority entrance for groups.
- Admission to churches during masses and special events are restricted.
- St. Margaret’s Church is open Monday - Friday: 10.30am - 3.30pm, Saturday: closed.
- Due to abbey regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people. We can arrange additional guides for larger groups.
- The 3,5 and 5,5-hour private tours include an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer from accommodation, depending on the distance and traffic. We will arrange a standard car (sedan) 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5+ people. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.
- The group tour includes entry only to Westminster Abbey. Commentary will be in only 1 language. This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
