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960: Establishment of Benedictine monastery

1065: Construction of the present church

1245: Rebuilding Edward's church

1470-1483: Westminster Abbey as a Sanctuary

1539: Dissolution and restoration

1560: Westminster Abbey termed ‘Royal Peculiar’

1727: Burial of Sir Issac Newton

1953: Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

2011: Prince William and Katherine’s wedding

2022: Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

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Wander through Westminster Abbey’s royal tombs and St. Paul’s memorials with audio guides.

Get access to Westminster Abbey, a UNESCO site, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, boasting Europe’s biggest crypt—two religious landmarks in one great ticket!

Perfect for architecture lovers and spiritual seekers! Admire Westminster Abbey’s Gothic beauty and St. Paul’s Baroque design, both active places of worship.

No need to rush! St. Paul’s and Westminster Abbey are just 20 minutes apart, so you can comfortably hit both in one day.

Westminster Abbey’s royal tombs and Coronation Chair, plus St. Paul’s epic dome climb, easily fills up a few hours, so plan for a solid half-day adventure.

Audio guide in Russian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Japanese, Italian, Hungarian, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and English

Access to all 5 levels of St. Paul’s Cathedral (cathedral floor, crypt, Whispering, Stone and Golden Galleries)

Westminster Abbey + St. Paul’s Cathedral

Ensure your entry tickets and ID is on hand for a smooth experience.

Pack earphones for your audio guide experience.

Alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, food & beverages, and drones are not permitted on this experience.

Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

This experience is partially accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

The venue provides free tickets for disabled individuals.

For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

While there is no strictly enforced dress code, please note that both the Abbey and Cathedral is a place of worship, and it is better to be dressed modestly.

Large bags, suitcases, backpacks, rucksacks, illegal drugs, weapons, and items that make noise, like whistles, banners, flags, and political slogans, are not allowed in this experience.

With Braille and a hearing loop system, this experience is accessible to all.

Safety is a priority, so guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.

Select the 9.30am slot to enter anytime between 9.30am-12pm on weekdays and 9am-12pm on Saturdays.

Select the 12pm slot to enter anytime between 12pm-3pm on weekdays and 12pm-2.30pm on Saturdays.

Large bags, filming, tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are not allowed on this experience.

Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult aged 18 or over when accessing the Dome Galleries.

Available facilities: restroom and free Wi-Fi.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Elizabeth I tomb in Lady Chapel in Westminster Abbey. 

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Combo (Save 5%): Westminster Abbey + St. Paul's Cathedral Entry Tickets

We had a wonderful guide who explained so well about the architectural features and symbols throughout the cathedral.  She also engaged our 9 year old grandson who enjoyed the visit as much as we did. We loved the words in Latin at the centre of the cathedral placed by Wren's son with the meaning "if you want an epitaph to Sir Christopher Wren, simply look around you!" It was lovely to pause on the hour to reflect that St Paul's is a place of worship and to say The Lord's Prayer together in our mother tongues.

Visita piacevole e ben organizzata con le audio guide che descrivono in modo divertente i vari punti di riferimento durante il percorso. Nessun problema di code per accedere ne durante la visita della cattedrale di St Paul's e Westminster Abbey.

Pleasant and well-organized tour with the audio guides amusingly describing the various landmarks along the way. No problems with queues for access nor during the visit to St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.

Pas de surprises avec les billets achetés via Headout. Tout c'est passé à merveille. Très beau lieu Saint, et avec l'audio-guide la durée de visite est parfaite, ni trop courte ni trop longue (~1h30/2h). 😁

No surprises with tickets purchased via Headout. Everything went perfectly. Very beautiful Saint place, and with the audio-guide the duration of the visit is perfect, neither too short nor too long (~1h30/2h). 😁

De supers expériences ! L'échange des tickets se fait sans problèmes. Très belle expérience à l'abbaye, avec l'audio guide ! Et également bon moment à la Tour de Londres, avec la découverte des joyaux de la couronne. 

Great experiences! Exchanging tickets is easy. Great experience at the abbey, with the audio guide! And also a great time at the Tower of London, with the discovery of the crown jewels.

Nous avons pris nos entrées pour midi. Presque  personne dans la file d'attente, ce qui n'était pas le cas vers 14h. Nous avons fait une visite sans audioguide. L'abbaye est magnifique à l'intérieur , très chargée en sculptures. Nous avons auusi apprécié les différents petits jardins. Mon fils de 10 ans  a bien aimé. 

We took our appetizers for lunch. Hardly anyone in line, which was not the case around 2pm. We took a tour without an audioguide. The interior of the abbey is magnificent, with a wealth of sculptures. We also enjoyed the various small gardens. My 10-year-old son really enjoyed it.

Explore Westminster, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace with a guide in a small-group tour setting!

From royal tombs to palace gates— explore Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace in one smooth walking tour.

For a history lesson that feels like a page-turner, listen to your English-speaking guide at the Abbey—they'll keep it fun and lively!

Skip the crowds—this tour has just 15-20 people, so you can actually interact with your expert guide and get the inside scoop!

Customize your visit! Choose between a Westminster Abbey English, French, Spanish, or German guided tour or watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Walking tour of the city of Westminster, including Big Ben

Licensed English, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide

Stop 2: Palace of Westminster and Big Ben (entry not included)

Stop 3: Buckingham Palace (entry not included)

Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

With Braille and a hearing loop system, this experience is accessible for all.

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 the Abbey is a place of worship, and it is better to be dressed modestly

Select the 9:.30am slot to enter Westminster Abbey anytime between 9:30am-12pm on weekdays and 9am-12pm on Saturdays.

Select the 12pm slot to enter Westminster Abbey anytime between 12pm-3pm on weekdays and 12pm-2:30pm on Saturdays.

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Nave of Westminster Abbey showcasing Gothic architecture with visitors exploring the historic interior.

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Sir Isaac Newton monument inside Westminster Abbey during guided tour.

High Altar inside Westminster Abbey with intricate Gothic architecture and stained glass windows.

Westminster Abbey interior with visitors exploring Poet's Corner, London.

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View if the Great North Door of the Westminster Abbey

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Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace Guided Tour

The tour guide's knowledge was great! Lucy was awesome! 

Unsere Führerin war sehr motiviert und hat uns auch bestens durch das an unserem Wochenende überfüllte London geleitet! Ihre Ausführungen waren sehr unterhaltsam und informativ, ihre Tipps haben wir in den darauffolgenden Tagen gut umsetzen können! Nochmals herzlichen Dank ... absolut empfehlenswert!!!

Our guide was very motivated and showed us the best way through London, which was overcrowded on our weekend! Her explanations were very entertaining and informative, and we were able to put her tips into practice in the days that followed! Many thanks again ... absolutely recommendable!!!

La guidé était très gentille et volontaire
L'expérience est cependant très longue pour les enfants : beaucoup d'explications difficiles à suivre pour eux

The guide was very kind and willing
However, the experience is very long for children: lots of explanations that are difficult for them to follow.

Les aspects reposant et instructif de la visite sont très appréciables.  Nous nous laissons guider dans Westminster avec des petites poses agréables.
La guide était appliquée, très sympathique et nous transmettait naturellement sa culture londonienne en français !
La découverte de l'abbaye de Westminster était passionnante et certains détails seraient passés inaperçus sans Carole.
Il est dommage que le tour précise la visite de Big Ben et du palais de Buckingham alors qu'il n'est pas possible d'y pénétrer en avril. 
Nous avons eu les descriptions sur ces bâtiments de l'extérieur par ailleurs très intéressantes. 
Je conseille 

The relaxing and instructive aspects of the visit are very much appreciated.  We let ourselves be guided through Westminster with pleasant little poses.
The guide was diligent, very friendly and naturally conveyed her London culture in French!
The discovery of Westminster Abbey was fascinating, and some details would have gone unnoticed without Carole.
It's a pity that the tour specifies a visit to Big Ben and Buckingham Palace when it's not possible to enter them in April.
The descriptions of these buildings from the outside were very interesting.
I'd recommend

Jeremy was a great guide and we learned so much from him!  His pacing was great--not overwhelming, but still imparting a ton of information.

Hear royal secrets and coronation stories from a Westminster Abbey expert guide.

Jump straight to the good stuff! Skip the line and explore Westminster Abbey’s Coronation Chair, legendary tombs, and epic Gothic architectural details!

Don’t just walk through—let an expert guide reveal Westminster Abbey’s coronations, royal tombs, and hidden stories you might miss on your own.

Ever seen a 700-year-old chair? The Coronation Chair has crowned kings and queens since 1308, and you get to see it up close!

Upgrade and enjoy refreshments at the Cellarium, or go on a guided walking tour to the Big Ben, along with Buckingham Palace or the Houses of Parliament.

4-hour guided walking tour of Westminster

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Northern entrance of Westminster Abbey with tourists entering for a guided tour in London.

Anglican Church interior at Westminster Abbey, London, with ornate architecture.

Tourist exploring Anglican Church interior at Westminster Abbey, London.

Lady Chapel interior at Westminster Abbey, showcasing intricate Gothic architecture and stained glass windows.

Sir Isaac Newton's Tomb inside Westminster Abbey, London.

Tourists enjoying coffee and pastries in the 14th century Cellarium

Big Ben and Houses of Parliament viewed from a Thames River cruise in London.

Westminster Abbey Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

We had a  wonderful informative guide who made the tour fun. She was extremely knowledgeable yet did not go over the top with the history of the Abbey. I highly recommend this tour. 

Sehr gut Führung von Mila! The stories were very interesting and she kept us fascinated. She knew answer to every question 

Lucy was an excellent and energetic guide on a freezing afternoon. Lucy was extremely knowledgeable about the British monarchy and broke up the monotony with stories about the royals. She took pride in teaching my kids British history, which tied in nicely with the Westminster Abbey tour. 

Two UNESCO sites, one ticket—check out crown jewels, royal tombs, and more.

Skip the extra steps—one ticket unlocks centuries of history! Visit Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London with ease, no double bookings needed.

Love history? This combo is a goldmine! Visit Westminster Abbey, where kings like Henry V rest, then see Crown Jewels and eerie prisoner graffiti at the Tower!

Hop from coronations to castles in no time! Just 4.5 km apart, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London are a quick 15-20 minute ride away.

Set aside half a day for this tour! Admire the Imperial Jewels at the Tower, then discover the Abbey’s coronation treasures, medieval silverware, and more.

Audio guide in English, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Japanese, Italian, Hungarian, Arabic, French, German, and Spanish

Access to the children's activity trails and live historical re-enactments

Guests with accessible needs are entitled to a free carer ticket with valid documentation.

Pepper sprays, buggies and pushchairs (in White Tower), selfie sticks, monopods are not permitted on this experience.

For your convenience, ramps are available at the Raven Shop and New Armouries Cafe.

For your convenience, a lift is available at the White Tower.

With Braille guides at the Jewel House and Coins and Kings exhibition, this experience is accessible to all.

Tactile 2D images of Crown Jewels are also available. 

Expect a wait time of up to 15-30 mins before your experience begins.

Westminster Abbey exterior and Tower of London with Crown Jewels access tickets combo offer.

Westminster Abbey interior with ornate arches and historical artifacts.

Beefeater guide at Tower of London during Changing of the Guards ceremony.

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Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey with historic tombs and memorials in London.

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White Tower at the Tower of London with tourists exploring the historic site.

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Combo (Save 5%): Westminster Abbey + Tower of London Tickets

Ticketbuchung und Einlass waren super zuverlässig. Für den Tower sollte man ausreichend Zeit einplanen; an sich ist dies ein Tagesprogramm. Die Juwelen sind wunderschön und trotz Menschenmassen in Ruhe anzusehen. Für die Menschenmassen kann wohl kaum jemand was, wir waren schließlich auch dabei. Ansonsten ist der Tower eine tolle und wirklich sehenswerte Anlage mit vielen kleinen Ausstellungen und Attraktionen. Insgesamt beeindruckt London. Man schafft mit Ruhe, Verstand, Sinn für Kultur und Kunst nicht alle Highlights und sollte lieber ausgewählt den Eintritt bezahlen. Lieber kommen wir wieder und sind gerne wieder Kunde bei Euch. Vielen lieben Dank und Grüße an die lustigen Raben. 

Ticket booking and admission were super reliable. You should plan enough time for the Tower; this is actually a day program. The jewels are beautiful and can be viewed in peace despite the crowds. The crowds are hardly anyone's fault, as we were there too. Apart from that, the Tower is a great and really worth seeing site with lots of small exhibitions and attractions. Overall, London is impressive. You can't see all the highlights with peace, quiet and a sense of culture and art, and it's better to pay the entrance fee selectively. We would rather come back and would be happy to be your customers again. Many thanks and best wishes to the funny ravens.

Super bequem bereits von zu Hause buchen. Würde ich jedem empfehlen. Sonst können die Warteschlangen ganz schön lang sein oder man kommt erst gar nicht rein.  Hat alles prima funktioniert und der Tower ist wirklich sehr interessant und sehenswert. 

Super convenient to book from home. I would recommend it to anyone. Otherwise the queues can be quite long or you don't even get in.  Everything worked great and the tower is really very interesting and worth seeing.

Azquistare i biglietti è stato molto facile, idem accedere alla Torre di Londra semplicemente mostrando i QR codes sullo smartphone. Abbiamo potuto entrare senza alcun problema ben un'ora e mezza prima, forse perchè non era troppo affollato, ed abbiamo visitato il sito per circa 8 ore, avvalendoci di un'audioguida in italiano per sole  5 sterline ciascuno. 

Azacquiring tickets was very easy, ditto accessing the Tower of London by simply showing the QR codes on your smartphone. We were able to enter without any problem as much as an hour and a half early, perhaps because it was not too crowded, and we visited the site for about 8 hours, availing ourselves of an audio guide in Italian for only £5 each.

Tour Westminster Abbey’s historic halls, then ride the London Eye for 30-mins.

Why choose one when you can have both? Westminster Abbey and the London Eye—two must-see sights for 10% less. Big history, big views, and even bigger savings! 

Ideal for families! Little ones under 5 get free entry to Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye’s stunning skyline views make this a fun day for all ages.

Less commuting, more sightseeing! Westminster Abbey and the London Eye are just 0.9 km apart, making it easy to tick off two must-see landmarks in one trip.

London in half a day! Explore Westminster Abbey’s royal tombs, Poets’ Corner, and more in 3-4 hours, then enjoy a 30-min ride on the London Eye.

Children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by adults.

Children under the age of 2 years can go for free but require a ticket to enter.

This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

For your convenience, ramps are available throughout the venue.

With Braille guides, this experience is accessible to all.

For guests with disabilities, please contact the venue to avail specific accommodations.

Available facilities: restroom, cloakroom, and free Wi-Fi.

Expect a wait time of up to 30 mins before your experience begins.

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Aquarium bit disappointing as no penguins 
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Get entry tickets to Westminster Abbey—where British monarchs are crowned and buried.

Explore Westminster Abbey, the most famous church In the UK, with these entry tickets and stroll through the setting for every royal coronation since 1066.

History sounds better in your language! An audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, and more brings the Abbey’s history and architecture to life.