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Highlights

  • Explore three of London's famous landmarks: Westminster Abbey and a walking tour that includes Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.
  • Experience where coronations take place at Westminster Abbey. Discover the Coronation Chair, royal tombs, Poets’ Corner, side chapels, and majestic Gothic ceilings.
  • Continue your journey on foot from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace while your guide connects Parliament's history with royalty through engaging storytelling.
  • Enjoy commentary in English, French, Spanish, or German by a licensed guide who provides accurate and fascinating insights tailored to you.
  • Enhance your visit with optional features like priority entry, guided tours at Westminster Abbey in select languages, the Changing of the Guard ceremony, or headsets if available.

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Getting started

Your journey begins at a designated meeting point specified on your ticket voucher. Here, you'll be greeted by an English-speaking licensed guide who will provide a brief introduction before leading your group through central London's iconic streets.

Buckingham Palace and Big Ben

Experience the grandeur of Buckingham Palace from outside its gates while also enjoying up-close views of the historic Big Ben, all set against the backdrop of London’s lively cityscape. Your tour includes a walking exploration that highlights these famous landmarks.

Westminster Abbey

This experience grants you entry to Westminster Abbey with your ticket. Inside this 1,000-year-old Gothic church, which has witnessed every British coronation since 1066 and serves as the final resting place for notable figures like Isaac Newton and Charles Dickens, explore on your own schedule using a multilingual audio guide.

  • Coronation Chair & Poets’ Corner: Discover the 700-year-old Coronation Chair used in every British coronation since 1308. Pay homage to Britain's literary legends in Poets' Corner within Westminster Abbey.

Houses of Parliament and Horse Guards Ceremony

Closer views await as you admire London’s iconic clock tower, Big Ben, alongside the Houses of Parliament—the heart of British politics. On select days, your tour may include witnessing either the Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace or the Horse Guards ceremony.

Extras (Optional)

  • Skip-the-line entry: Choose a ticket option that allows priority access to Westminster Abbey through a dedicated lane.
  • Guided tour of Westminster Abbey: Opt for an enhanced experience with a guided tour inside the Abbey, available in English, French, Spanish, or German.
  • Group headsets: For groups of 10 or more, select options include headsets to ensure you can hear your guide clearly throughout the walking tour.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Entry to Westminster Abbey
  • Walking tour of Big Ben & Buckingham PalaceAdditional paid upgrades:
  • Skip-the-line tickets or priority group entry to Westminster Abbey
  • Guided tour of Westminster Abbey
  • A licensed tour guide (English, French, Spanish, or German)
  • Changing the Guard (or Horse Guard) Ceremony
  • Headset (for groups of 10 or more)
  • Entry fees for Buckingham Palace
  • Admission to Big Ben
  • Hotel pickup and return service

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready to ensure a smooth start to your tour.
  • Avoid bringing alcohol, sharp objects, drones, large bags, food & beverages, illegal drugs, weapons, or items that make noise like whistles and banners as they are not permitted on the experience.
  • Remember that pets cannot accompany you during this guided tour due to venue restrictions.
  • Flash photography is strictly prohibited at Westminster Abbey; please respect this rule while enjoying your visit.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, food & beverages, drones, large bags, suitcases, backpacks, rucksacks, illegal drugs, weapons, and items that make a noise, like whistles, banners, flags, and political slogans, are not allowed on this experience. Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience. Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

This experience is generally not wheelchair and pram/stroller-accessible.

Available facilities: restroom. Safety is a priority, so guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. While there is no strictly enforced dress code, please note that Westminster Abbey is a place of worship, and it is better to be dressed modestly The Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace only takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays; on other days, the tour visits the Horse Guards Parade instead. Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start; late arrivals or no-shows are non-refundable. Tours operate in one language per group; options may be offered in English, French, German, or Spanish. The English, Spanish, German and/or French-guided tour uses a priority group entrance for Abbey entry. For the Westminster Abbey & Changing the Guard experience, Abbey visits for organ recital, evensong, or mass are self-guided and subject to the Abbey’s schedule; the guide does not accompany you inside. An Abbey audio guide may be available on some tours. Changing the Guard is subject to the British Army’s schedule and may change without notice; typically seen on 10am tours on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun. Premium small-group options are capped at about 20 participants.

Yes, your journey through London’s famous sights is led by a licensed guide who speaks English, French, Spanish, or German.

You'll explore Westminster Abbey's interior and enjoy exterior views of Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on this walking tour.

Alcohol, sharp metallic objects, food & beverages, drones, large bags, suitcases, backpacks, rucksacks, illegal drugs, weapons, whistles, banners, flags and political slogans are not allowed.

Pets are not permitted due to venue restrictions.

While you can purchase priority entry, it does not allow skipping mandatory security checks.

Make sure to have your entry tickets and ID ready when joining the tour.

While photography is generally permitted, flash photography is strictly prohibited at Westminster Abbey.

It's important to meet your guide on time as specified in your ticket voucher to ensure a smooth experience.

Entry is not included for either Buckingham Palace or Big Ben, but you will enjoy exterior views of both landmarks during the tour.

Optional upgrades include skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey, a guided Abbey tour in select languages, and attending the Changing the Guard ceremony.

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