Priority Access Tour of Westminster Abbey with London Eye option
Description
Following complimentary coffee and pastries at the Cellarium, the 14th century medieval under croft, we enter the Westminster Abbey through the cloister. The cloister entrance offers priority access. This will be followed by an exclusive tour with our professional qualified guide. 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. After the tour, why not join us for a flight on the London Eye? (if option selected). Our representative will take you on a short walk passing the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben before helping you avoid the queues with your fast track ticket. Standing at an amazing 135 meters, the London Eye is the world’s highest observation wheel and offers magnificent panoramic views of London.
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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.
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)
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.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Reviews(176)
It was a really good tour, our guide Peter was knowledgeable, funny, and a great story teller. We got a lot more out of seeing Westminster Abbey on the tour than if we had gone on our own.
Our tour Guide was fabulous, Charlie full of facts abput West Minester Abby , highly recommend. We had a lovely time in the café prior to the tour with the most delicious pastries and tea!
Zozo was an excellent guide. The whole day was super
Excellent tour. Great information. Our guide Frank was so knowledgeable and funny. Definitely would highly recommend!!
Beware! The guide was clearly overwhelmed by crowds and lost the group at least twice. Would have been better off with a self guided tour - nothing really special here. TripAdvisor- who partners with Viator so it comes up first - did nothing to advocate. TripAdvisor/TrustPilot let the tour company decide if they did an adequate job. Talk about the fox guarding the hen house!
Cheaper to book individually and tour guide was not the most informed and overly sarcastic. Not friendly to kids either.
Very informative. Learned so much about English monarchy. Really enjoyed the history lesson So much better with a guide. Walked through on our own last time. This was a much better experience!
If you only have a limited time in London and want to see the absolute highlights without feeling stressed or rushed, book this tour immediately! Our day was packed with iconic sights, and everything was perfectly synchronized. We started with the stunning Buckingham Palace, moved on to the breathtaking architecture of St. Paul’s Cathedral, and explored the incredible history inside the Tower of London. To cap it all off, we took a relaxing cruise down the River Thames, which ended right at the foot of the London Eye—the absolute perfect way to finish a day of sightseeing. What truly made the day unforgettable, though, was our tour guide, Zozo. Zozo was energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and kept the entire group laughing and engaged from start to finish. They gave us fascinating historical context at every stop, pointed out hidden details we never would have noticed on our own, and managed the logistics flawlessly so we never had to wait in long lines. Thank you, Zozo, for an amazing day in London! We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
Very detailed with excellent insights. A wonderful way to learn about English history. Recommended for all who want to k ow about the history of religion in England.
Peter was absolutely wonderful. A great mixture of historical insights and friendly humor. He kept us all entertained and we left happily educated. Book him if you can.
