More about: Westminster Abbey Tickets and Tours
Westminster Abbey is famous throughout the world and is known as "the church of the Royal Family", as it has been the burial place of monarchs and the site of their coronations since 1066.
I recommend buying your ticket online in advance, otherwise you will face long queues at the ticket office. There are several ways to access the Abbey. I will summarise them and give you the details so you can choose the best option for you.
Westminster Abbey Tickets with Audioguide in London
Discover Westminster Abbey at your own pace
With this standard ticket, you can explore Westminster Abbey on your own, accessing its most iconic spaces. It includes an audio guide in Spanish via the official app.
With these tickets to Westminster Abbey, you will have access to one of the most important monuments in the United Kingdom. Explore the main nave, the Poets' Corner, the chapels and the corners where figures such as Darwin, Newton and Stephen Hawking rest in peace. All with the support of an audio guide that you can listen to on your mobile phone.
The visit is ideal if you prefer to go at your own pace, without depending on a group or guide. It is an economical and flexible option to soak up British history from 906 to the present day.
Recommended if... you want to visit the Abbey independently, with time to explore every corner at your own pace and without rushing.
London Westminster Abbey and the House of Parliament Guided Tour (optional)
Explore the Abbey and Parliament with an expert guide
Access Westminster Abbey and, if you wish, the British Parliament, with a professional guide who will explain all the historical and political details.
With this guided tour of Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, you will visit the most symbolic places of the British monarchy and politics. Choose from four options: the Abbey only, the Houses of Parliament only, both, or an exterior tour of the Houses of Parliament. All options include an expert guide in small groups of up to 10 people.
A perfect opportunity to delve into the history of England, from royal coronations to the current workings of the government. An audio guide is also included if you enter Parliament.
Recommended if... you prefer a guide to help you contextualise the history of the place and show you the lesser-known details.
The London Pass®: Access to 90+ attractions
Includes the Abbey with the London Pass
Access Westminster Abbey and over 90 attractions with a single pass. Save time and money if you plan to visit several places in London.
With the London Pass, you can include your visit to Westminster Abbey in a much more comprehensive itinerary. The pass gives you access to over 90 attractions, such as the Tower of London, Windsor Castle and a cruise on the Thames. There are options from 1 to 10 days to suit any trip.
This is one of the most cost-effective ways to discover London if you are visiting several attractions. It includes digital access from your mobile phone and avoids many queues.
Recommended if... you want to see the Abbey alongside other great monuments and save on combined tickets during your stay in London.
We compare the options
Discover Westminster Abbey in the most convenient and fastest way possible.
Explore this iconic building at your own pace and discover the secrets of the British Crown. With your audio guide, you will learn all about the history of the Abbey and its surroundings.
Discover Westminster Abbey and Big Ben with a specialist guide
If you want to complete the experience with a guided tour and also visit the Houses of Parliament, this is the option for you.
The best attractions in the city at a special price
If, in addition to visiting Westminster Abbey, you are thinking of seeing other attractions in London, with the London Pass you will save time and money during your trip.
Ticket prices and visits to Westminster Abbey
Tickets to the Abbey cost approximately S$53 for adults and £17 for children under 17. We recommend booking online in advance to avoid queues at the entrance.
Guided tours start at S$112 and can be booked here. This is a highly recommended option for immersing yourself in the history of London and the importance of Westminster in the city.
How to buy tickets and tours for Westminster Abbey
You can buy tickets for Westminster Abbey online or at the ticket office. Honestly, I don't recommend the second option, as it is one of the most visited attractions in London and you may encounter long queues and waits, or even find yourself without tickets.
The best option for this type of tourist visit is to book your tickets online in advance. This way, you will ensure access to the Abbey, as well as being able to choose the day and time and better organise your sightseeing plans in London.
Is it worth taking a guided tour of Westminster Abbey?
Westminster Abbey is one of London's most impressive monuments, and exploring it with a guide can make all the difference. In addition to discovering architectural, historical and cultural details that might go unnoticed on a self-guided tour, you'll have the opportunity to contextualise what you see within the framework of British history.
There are several options available, from tours focused exclusively on the Abbey to more comprehensive tours of the Westminster district. Here are some of the most recommended guided tours:
- Guided tour of Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament · From 112 · Tour combining royal and political history. Includes admission to both buildings or you can choose just one. Small groups with expert guide.
- Walking tour of Westminster with tickets to the Abbey · From S$153 · Guided tour of the district's key sights (Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, etc.). Includes admission to the Abbey to visit at your own pace with an audio guide after touring the outside area with the guide.
- Historical tour of London with Westminster and Churchill's War Rooms · From S$116 · Themed tour about World War II with access to Churchill's bunkers and guided walk through Westminster. Ideal for lovers of contemporary history.
Westminster Abbey visiting hours
If you are thinking of buying tickets in advance, please note that Westminster Abbey is generally open every day from 9.30am to 3.30pm, although on Wednesdays, for example, it stays open until 6pm.
However, the opening times for some of the interior areas vary and the Abbey's opening times may change as it is a working church.
What you need to know about Westminster Abbey
As a key location for the British Royal Family, it was here that the coronation of the current Queen of England, Elizabeth II, and the funeral of the Princess of Wales took place. In addition to its original gardens and four cloisters, at the heart of this impressive temple, its High Altar, lie the remains of medieval kings and queens such as Edward I and Eleanor of Castile, and monarchs such as Mary Queen of Scots and Henry VII.
Along its 31-metre nave, we find art treasures, the most important collection of monumental sculpture in the United Kingdom and the 'scientists' corner', where illustrious names such as Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin are buried. Meanwhile, its south aisle houses one of its most celebrated areas, the 'poets' corner', with the tombs of unforgettable figures such as Charles Dickens and Rudyard Kipling.
The history held within the walls of this Gothic-style religious building is truly fascinating. Located at the centre of England's political and religious power for over a thousand years, the Whitehall and Westminster district, with its long queues, is now part of the monumental complex of Westminster Abbey. Today, it is visited by over a million tourists every year. That's why I recommend booking your tickets in advance to ensure you can visit this icon of English history.
Westminster Abbey is an active church, so remember to dress appropriately (or bring a scarf to cover your shoulders and cleavage).
How to get to Westminster Abbey
Located in the heart of London, there are many ways to get to Westminster Abbey, with public transport being the most convenient option.
- Underground: The nearest underground stations to Westminster Abbey are Westminster (Jubilee, District and Circle lines) and James's Park (District and Circle lines).
- Bus: There are many bus routes that take you to the door of Westminster Abbey. You can find them all on the useful official Transport for London website. All tourist buses, which you can access with a London Pass, also stop at Westminster Abbey.
- Train: London Victoria and London Waterloo are the best options for getting to Westminster Abbey by train.
- Bicycle: There are several cycle routes that take you to central London. You can find the most convenient and safest ones on the Transport for London website.
Some services available at Westminster Abbey
- Admission for wheelchair users and their companions is free, as not all areas of the Abbey are accessible
- Upon prior reservation, you can request tours adapted in Braille for blind or visually impaired people
- The Abbey is also equipped with a hearing loop system for people with hearing impairments
- Baby strollers are allowed, and there is even a route designed for young children (in English).
- You can grab a quick snack and a coffee at the Kiosk or have lunch or even dinner at the Cellarium Café and Terrace.
Other points of interest in the vicinity of Westminster Abbey
The important area in which the formidable Westminster Abbey is located is full of other essential places to explore during your visit to London. Just 160 metres away is Westminster Palace, home to the Houses of Parliament and the legendary Big Ben.
From there, you can board one of the Thames river cruises, a great way to relax after visiting the Abbey. Here is the article I wrote about it: 7 Best Thames River Cruises.
A little further on, about 450 metres away, you can take a break from your long visit to these two architectural wonders in the wonderful gardens of London's oldest and most beloved park, St James's Park, which is ideal for children.
Take the opportunity to see the London skyline from the top of Europe's tallest Ferris wheel, the London Eye, less than 700 metres from Westminster Abbey, or explore centuries of the best British art at the renowned Tate Britain museum, less than a kilometre away from the Abbey. Here is the guide I wrote about London Eye Tickets.