Westminster Abbey: Explore Royal History

Embark on a private tour of Westminster Abbey and immerse yourself in the rich history and royalty of this iconic medieval gothic masterpiece. Discover the coronation chair, intricate stonework, and hidden secrets of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Westminster Abbey - Envision the resting place of the final monarch before the Norman Conquest and a cornerstone of the Church of England, Westminster Abbey stands as a monumental representation of a millennium of English and British heritage.
    This magnificent example of Medieval gothic architecture, known as a ‘royal peculiar,’ has been the venue…
What's Included
  • English Speaking local expert guide
  • Tickets and entry reservations to Westminster Abbey
  • Private Guided tour of Westminster Abbey
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food & drink
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Additional Information

This awe-inspiring ‘royal peculiar’ of the Middle Ages has served as the location for every coronation from the time of William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II, along with seventeen royal weddings, including the recent union of William and Kate. It also serves as the final resting place for many royal figures and eminent individuals including the sparring…

Location
The Sanctuary
Meet your guide outside the Official Westminster Abbey Shop, situated at the base of the West Front of the Abbey ( Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3JS)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cristina_b
Jul 14, 2025
Westminster Abbey fascinates. - Dani with Urban Saunters is an outstanding guide. She breaks open the history and architecture of Westminster Abbey along with fascinating details that bring information to life. We heard about kings and their exploits and got to see all the critical sites beginning with the exterior and including the New Abbey Museum up in the gallery above the nave of the church. If you like history and good storytelling choose Dani.
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Stuart_l
Jun 25, 2025
Fantastic tour!! - Jackie is the best! She has a palpable love for history and English culture and, in particular, is incredibly knowledgeable about the art and history of Westminster Abbey. I would strongly recommend this tour. It dramatically enriched our experience and was well worth it! We had kids ranging in age from 10 to 19 years, and Jackie did a great job of keeping them engaged with colorful anecdotes.
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Geigerjay
Jun 22, 2025
Westminster Abbey with... - Westminster Abbey with Private guided tour is worth every pound you pay. Super knowledgeable guide and answered all our questions. Layla made our experience that much more memorable.
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Kathryn_k
Jun 2, 2025
Westminster is not to be... - Westminster is not to be missed. You walk where the royals did; see the graves of Queens and Kings; get British history among an amazingly beautiful church. Cannot believe the architecture. Had a tremendous guide in Ben. Would love to do experience all over again.
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Shawn_f
Jun 2, 2025
Seeing the Abbey with Ben - Ben was our guide and he was brilliant. He loves the Abbey and you can tell in the information he gives. You can hear the reverence in his voice. He has a great personality also. Highly recommend the tour and Ben.
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Rosemary_l
May 21, 2025
Don’t miss this - Westminster Abbey is really a complicated big place with a lot of history and having a private tour guide was worth every penny. Maryy was wonderful and made the experience unforgettable
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Richard_n
Apr 17, 2025
Excellent tour of Westminster Abbey! - Excellent tour by Trudy! We had a wonderful time introducing our teenage boys to Westminster Abbey and having Trudy as our guide made it even better. She was full of energy, fun facts, brought history alive, and provided so much detail around every aspect of the Abbey. Most importantly she kept our boys engaged. Thank you Trudy!
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Jennifer_s
Dec 28, 2024
Westminster Abbey, you’ve got to go! - This experience was amazing! We had 7 of us ranging from ages 14-51 and all enjoyed it. Such deep history, much we didn’t know before the tour. And we loved our tour guide, Edward. And being a private tour was so much better - no lines, questions answered immediately and such warmer feel.
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Daniel_l
Sep 17, 2024
Exellent - our tour guide was excellent and took into consideration our physical limitations. We couldn't of been treated better.
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Mark_r
Oct 9, 2024
Westminster Abbey - I didn't know what to expect at Westminster Abbey, but now I know it is not like St Paul's Cathedral. It's smaller, with tourists more tightly packed inside the Abbey. There's very little room to move around freely, with hardly any room to capture good pictures. And while it is a beautiful structure, the pressing crowd prevents any time to stop and admire sites for very long. Everyone seemed to progress through in a long line snaking past the major sights. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the people and dates, but didn't really connect us to the historical significance or impact of what we were seeing. If felt a bit scripted. Maybe a bit more backstory or emphasis would have helped us to better appreciate the sites. The private tour was also shorter by about 30 minutes than I expected as well, especially for the cost. We've taken several great tours through Viator but this one was our least favorite. If I ever go back to the Abbey, I'd probably opt for the group or audio tour next time and go through at my own pace.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).