Westminster Abbey Tickets

Walk through over a thousand years of royal history with standard entry to Westminster Abbey and an included multimedia guide.

Getting started

Show your voucher at the North Door ticket office on the North Green to collect your official entry ticket. Once you pass through security, pick up your audio guide and begin your self-paced journey through this historic landmark.

What to expect

This working church has been the setting for every British coronation since 1066. Known for its breathtaking Gothic design and national significance, the Abbey is one of the most storied buildings in the UK.

Features

• The Coronation Chair: See the medieval throne used in nearly every British coronation for more than 700 years.

• Poets’ Corner: Pay tribute to literary giants buried or honored here, from Shakespeare and Austen to Brontë and Byron.

• Royal Tombs: Walk among the final resting places of monarchs like Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots.

• Stained Glass: Take in vivid stained glass windows that date back centuries and highlight scenes of faith, royalty, and remembrance.

• Gothic Details: Look up to appreciate vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and centuries-old stone carvings.

• Upgrades: Enhance your visit with an audio guide in multiple languages or choose upgrades like a Big Ben walking tour or skip-the-line Abbey entry options.

Note: Entry may involve queuing during peak times. Westminster Abbey occasionally closes for events or services.

Westminster Abbey Tickets

Step into a millennium of British history at Westminster Abbey, where every stone whispers tales of monarchs, martyrs, poets, and priests. As you wander through its hallowed halls, visiting the tombs of kings and queens like Henry VII and Elizabeth I, your journey is crafted for explorers of ancient lore, devotees of architectural splendor, and seekers of spiritual insight. With multimedia guides or licensed tours providing insightful commentary at various levels of detail, this experience weaves history and mystique, offering memorable encounters to forge lasting connections while understanding that each step you take echoes through centuries past.

Exploring Westminster Abbey's Monarchs' Tombs

Visit Westminster Abbey during the tour’s highlight segment where every tomb tells a story of power, passion, and legacy. Explore the resting places of English royalty like Henry VII, Elizabeth I, and Charles II, each adorned with intricate carvings and elaborate effigies that speak to their reigns' significance. The abbey's medieval architecture envelops you in an atmosphere of reverence and awe, where stained glass windows cast colorful light upon centuries-old stones, creating a mesmerizing interplay between past and present.

Marveling at Westminster Abbey's Stained Glass Chapels

Experience Westminster Abbey as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring stunning chapels adorned with vibrant stained glass. Wander through the Lady Chapel and Poets' Corner to uncover masterpieces like William Wordsworth’s window, each pane telling a story of faith and artistic brilliance. The intricate details in every panel invite contemplation on both religious devotion and aesthetic beauty, making your visit a visual feast that captivates the soul.

Discovering Westminster Abbey's Quiet Cloisters

Access Westminster Abbey included in the tour package enabling you to explore its tranquil cloisters. Marvel at the serene courtyard surrounded by arches leading to quiet corners perfect for reflection and solitude. The cloisters offer a peaceful respite from the bustling city outside, where ancient walls echo with whispers of scholars past, creating an atmosphere that invites deep thought.

Tour Highlights

• Visit Westminster Abbey’s monarchs’ tombs highest viewpoints
• Experience chapels featuring stunning stained glass windows spectacularly detailed
• Explore quiet cloisters offering serene courtyards peacefully contemplative
• Hear from licensed guides providing insightful commentary uniquely detailed
• Join small group walking tours covering London political landmarks authentically inclusive
• Select skip-the-line access saving valuable time conveniently efficient

Embark for explorers of British heritage, devotees of architectural grandeur, and seekers of spiritual insight, this tour delivers a mesmerizing journey through centuries-old lore and sacred spaces. Join this experience to uncover the abbey's royal tombs, stained glass chapels, and tranquil cloisters, crafting memories that shimmer like the light filtering through ancient windows, casting shadows of yesteryear across your path today.