Westminster Abbey Private Tour Details

Explore Westminster Abbey – the spiritual home of Kings, Queens and Great Britons – in this incredible tour! With over 1,000 years of history, Westminster Abbey has a fascinating story and secret around every corner.

You’ll see these highlights and much more along the way:

Discover the medieval wonder of Westminster Abbey inside and out, a World Heritage Site that cannot be missed on any visit to the city.
Skip the line to Westminster Abbey with your guide, saving you valuable time with a dedicated entrance.
Walk in the footsteps of Kings and Queens, home to coronations since 1066. See the 700-year-old Coronation Chair.
Enjoy the famous tombs and memorials in Poets’ Corner including Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer, Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte.
See Scientists’ Corner, home to Steven Hawking, Charles Darwin and Sir Isaac Newton.
Gaze at the unbelievable fan-vaulted ceiling in the Lady Chapel, described as “the wonder of the world”. See tombs of 15 kings and queens including Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Mary, and Mary Queen of Scots.
Enjoy fascinating stories of how and why Oliver Cromwell’s body was dug up from the Abbey on the order of King Charles II.
Discover The Cloisters, and the Pyx Chamber which predates the current abbey.

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Start & End Location

This tour starts and ends outside Westminster Abbey itself. Hotel pick up and drop off is available for an additional charge (contact us).

Start Time

The start time is flexible. Last admission to Westminster Abbey is at 3:30pm on most days. Westminster Abbey is closed on Sundays and religious dates.

Price Includes

Private Official Licensed London Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Admission Tickets
Dedicated Faster Access Entrance for Private Tour Guests
All Applicable Taxes and Fees

Price Excludes

Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Gratuities

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Pricing

Until 28 February 2026: £515 for 1-2 people. £50 per extra guest.
From 1 March 2026: £545 for 1-2 people. £50 per extra guest.

Combine this tour with the a private tour of Churchill War Rooms for a 4-hour experience from £670 for 2 people (£715 from 1 March).

Please contact us for large groups. Tours in languages other than English have a small surcharge.

You may also wish to consider our highlights tour of London which includes Westminster Abbey, or our other private tours of London and England. For custom tours, please contact us here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I secure my tour with a deposit?

Absolutely – you can secure your spot on any of our tours with just a 25% deposit if you book at least two months ahead. Booking is easy via our website or by email. The final balance is due one month before your tour date, and we’ll send you a friendly reminder. Our website accepts Visa and Mastercard, but if you’d like to pay with Amex, please email us directly.

Is this tour private?

Absolutely. All of our tours are private, meaning it’s just you and your guests—no shared groups.

Are your tour guides licensed?

Yes. All our tours are led by fully licensed Blue Badge Tourist Guides – the UK’s highest guiding qualification, achieved after two years of rigorous training. With their knowledge and official credentials, you’re guaranteed an outstanding experience. Blue Badge Guides are also the only guides permitted to lead tours inside Westminster Abbey.

Can I customise or extend this private tour?

Yes – we have lots of options! Our 4- hour combined private tour of Westminster Abbey and Churchill War Rooms is an excellent option if you enjoy WWII history.

If you fancy exploring the local area of Westminster including seeing the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace from the outside, select the “Click Here to Add On a Walking Tour of the Local Area for £50” option on the last stage of the booking process.

Alternatively, you can include this tour in one of our longer private walking tours or private car tours of London.

Alternatively, you can see Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London together in our Best of London Highlights Private Tour. Contact us for something custom.

What's the Cancellation Policy for this tour?

Cancel at least 10 days before your tour’s scheduled start time (London local time) – £100 cancellation fee + admission ticket costs.
Cancel between 4 and 10 days before – 50% cancellation fee + admission ticket costs.
Cancel within 96 hours (4 days) – 100% cancellation fee.

This policy ensures our guides are paid fairly when bookings are cancelled. Departure times are listed in local London time – if you are unsure, please contact us. We strongly recommend taking out full travel insurance for your trip.

What languages can this tour be done in?

Enjoy this Westminster Abbey private guided tour daily in English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Chinese Mandarin and Portuguese. Please enquire about other languages.