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Complete Westminster Abbey Tour with Royal Changing of the Guard

106 reviews

3 hours

Max 20

Why take this tour?

Highlights

Look up at Big Ben from Parliament Square and learn how it became a symbol of London from your expert guide.
Learn more about the British royals and the instantly recognizable guards that protect them with insights from your local guide.
Experience the Changing of the Guard ceremony from two different vantage points.
Don’t wait in line! Our tour gets you straight into Westminster Abbey without having to queue, so you’ll spend more time exploring and less time waiting.
Learn the stories of some of the most legendary events at the Abbey—from royal weddings and funerals to the coronations of generations of monarchs.

Sites Visited
Parliament Square
The Mall
Big Ben (view)
Westminster Abbey

Tour Includes
Skip-the-queue access to Westminster Abbey
Blue Badge guide
Expertly guided walking tour

Discover royal history on a Westminster Abbey tour and witness the storied Changing of the Guard ceremony.

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4.8 /5

based on 38 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.8 /5

38 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.8/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

Linda was so knowledgeable and excited to show us around Westminster Abbey! We are so glad we did this as a tour instead of trying to figure it out ourselves. It was better than we anticipated!

Tripadvisor customer · Lisa · Oct 24, 2025

Excellent

Katie was an excellent tour guide. She has an amazing knowledge of both the abbey and medieval history. Her lively delivery makes listening and learning a delight. Highly recommend this tour.

Viator customer · Maribeth · Oct 21, 2025

Excellent

Katherine was an excellent guide. Her knowledge was endless and her directions and instructions were very helpful. Her friendly demeanor and pleasant attitude made the tour quite enjoyable. Well done!

Tripadvisor customer · Andy · Oct 20, 2025

Excellent

Wonderful morning with Katie. The time passed quickly and it was so fascinating. Would definitely recommend this tour!

Tripadvisor customer · Elizabeth · Oct 20, 2025

Excellent

Kate was awesome and very knowledgeable. Loved it. She had a degree in history and it shows when she talks about everything.

Tripadvisor customer · Wanderer36643217251 · Oct 20, 2025

FAQs

Could there be any site closures or changes to itinerary?

Please be advised that '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. During inclement weather conditions, the Guard Change might not take place. We will only know this on the day of the visit. In these rare cases, you will still get a tour of the main sites, and will see the Horse Guard change. Please also note that access to the panoramic viewpoint may be limited due to local events.

Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact us at [email protected] so we can arrange your visit.