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London: Westminster Abbey Tour with Guard Change & Big Ben

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Skip the line into Westminster Abbey and witness the world-famous, centuries-old Changing of the Guard ceremony.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2.5-3 hours
  • Includes
    • Certified Blue Badge guide
    • Expertly guided walking tour
    • Skip-the-queue access to Westminster Abbey
    • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • See the spectacular Changing of the Guard ceremony (if option selected)
  • Get insights on the Royal Family and its traditions
  • Skip the long lines at Westminster Abbey
  • Explore the Abbey with a certified Blue Badge guide
  • See the tombs of significant historical figures

Description

If you selected the group tour option, after a brief introduction in Parliament Square, where you'll have a view of Big Ben, you’ll head straight to the Mall to catch the soldiers preparing for the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. While you wait, your expert guide will share what the guards' duties entail and the symbolism behind their eccentric uniforms. You'll march alongside the soldiers and head to a special vantage point near the Wellington Barracks, home to all the Foot Guard’s Bands, that lets you get as close as possible to the action. Afterwards, you'll watch the equally impressive Horse Guard coming up the street, which features mounted, armor-clad soldiers and their immaculately groomed steeds.

The tour continues at Westminster Abbey, one of the most famous buildings in the world and 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. 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. For the next 90 minutes, your guide will regale you with the stories of 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.

Please Note: The 'Changing of the Guard' can be cancelled last minute due to bad weather, and does not take place every day. On days this ceremony does not take place, guests will see the King's Life Guard Change, Horse Guards Parade. Please also note that access to the panoramic viewpoint may be limited due to local events.

Good to know before you go
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
  • 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
  • Please note: The Changing of the Guard occurs only on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays we will bring you to the Horse Guard Ceremony and a walking tour of Westminster area. The Changing of the Guard may also be cancelled without prior notice due to a last-minute decision by the palace or local authorities, or because of bad weather
  • Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests
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Group Tour: Westminster Abbey with Guard Change & Big Ben

Private Tour: Skip-the-line Westminster Abbey & Big Ben

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    6-17 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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