Westminster Abbey Guided Tours
Enhance your visit with a multimedia guide or an expert-led tour to uncover the stories behind the stones.
Book a TourWhile every admission ticket includes a multimedia guide, you can delve deeper into the Abbey's history with a verger-led tour or a specialized guided tour. Explore the options to find the experience that best suits your interests. For general planning, see our visitors guide.
Available Tickets
- Entry to Westminster Abbey with access to all chapels, the Coronation Chair, and Poets’ Corner
- Free basic multimedia guide onsite (available at the Abbey)
- Walking tour of London highlights (Big Ben, Buckingham Palace – exterior views only)
- Blue Badge Guide (the highest rank in the UK)
- Fully-guided tour inside Westminster Abbey and City with Skip-the-Line Tickets (with 4-hour option)
- Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket
- Walking tour of the Top 20 sights of Westminster
- Local Fun Guide
Tour Options
Choose your preferred way to explore
Multimedia Guide
Included with every ticket. This self-paced audio/video tour is available in 14 languages and covers all the main highlights of the Abbey.
Verger-Led Tour
Join a 90-minute tour led by an Abbey Verger. These popular tours cover the main church, Royal Tombs, Poets' Corner, and Cloisters. Bookable on the day at the Abbey for a small additional fee.
Family Tour
The multimedia guide includes a family-friendly version designed to engage younger visitors with interactive content and stories about the Abbey's famous figures.
Private Guided Tours
For a more personal experience, book a private tour with an accredited Blue Badge Guide. These tours can be tailored to your interests, focusing on royalty, architecture, or literary history.
Is a Guided Tour Worth It?
The included multimedia guide is excellent for a comprehensive self-guided visit. However, a verger-led or private guided tour offers a different level of engagement. Vergers share personal anecdotes and point out details you might otherwise miss, bringing the Abbey's history to life with expert commentary.
For first-time visitors or those with a deep interest in British history, a guided tour is highly recommended. The verger-led tours are particularly good value, offering access to areas not always on the main visitor route and the chance to ask questions directly to someone who works within the Abbey daily.
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