Westminster Abbey Private Guided Tour

To visit Westminster Abbey is to take a whirlwind ride through 1000 years of British history- the only way to skip-the-line for a private experience like no other.

Duration: 2 Hours
Group size:  Private
Language: English

From £440

Language: English
Duration: 2 Hours
Type: Private Tours

Tour Highlights

  • Take in 1000 years of British history and culture with your 100% private Blue-Badge guided tour.
  • See Coronation Chair, Henry Vll Lady Chapel, Poet’s Corner and so much more
  • Read the impressive Gothic stonework like a book with the insights of an expert guide
  • Engaging for all age groups
  • Family friendly

Description

Dream of the last Anglo-Saxon king and a flagship of the Church of England, Westminster Abbey is a tour de force of 1000 years of both English and British history.

This spectacular Medieval gothic ‘royal peculiar’ has hosted every coronation from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II and seventeen royal weddings, most recently that of William and Kate. It is also the burial place of many royals and notables including feuding Tudor siblings Elizabeth and Mary, writers such as Geoffrey Chaucer, Rudyard Kipling and Charles Dickens, scientists Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin, abolitionists, actors and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Marvel at the 700 year old coronation chair as you learn more of this most sacred and complex ceremony, admire the craft of 16th century stonework, the portraits of modern martyrs and the grand Henry VII Lady Chapel.

Using a special entrance to skip the line, your private guide will give you an unparalleled 2 hour insight to this very British emblem and its place in the last 1000 years of our turbulent yet extraordinary history.

Places You’ll See

The Coronation Chair
Famous tombs and memorials
The Galleries
  • Private Guided tour of Westminster Abbey
  • Tickets and entry reservations to Westminster Abbey
  • English Speaking local expert guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food & drink
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Meeting point

055.D441.005 21.04
Westminster Abbey Shop, The Sanctuary, London SW1P 3JS

Important information

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time on your voucher
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water.
  • The Abbey is a working church, therefore, it is subject to closures at short notice
  • There is no large luggage allowed into Westminster Abbey

FAQ?

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) The guide will be showing Urban Saunters sign.

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Jonathan Standbrook
17 September 2026
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Paul was great, really enjoyed!
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Melinda Howell
17 September 2026
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Paul was great. He was very knowledgeable
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Chad Gonzales
17 September 2026
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Wonderful tour. Tour guide was Nathan. He met us at the Tower of London. He accompanied us on the river Thames and walked with us to St. James park. He was so informative. He shared so many interesting facts and details of the city. Truly one of the best tours I have taken and I can easily recommend this tour and Nathan. Hope to tour with him again in the future.
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Julie S
17 September 2026
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Churchill Tour Not To Be Missed! Richard was our guide. He was humorous and very well versed in the history of London and how it pertained to WW2 and Churchill. He did an excellent job painting an accurate picture of Churchill and highlighting the spots in London that pertained to this time period. I highly recommend this tour and booking with Richard if possible!
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Michaela
17 September 2026
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Ellen hatte ein umfassendes Wissen und war auch immer bereit, Fragen zu beantworten. Sie wusste genau, wo die besten Plätze sind und wo man am meisten sieht. Sie hat uns kompetent und unaufgeregt durch die Wachablöse geführt - es war einfach großartig, alle Erklärungen und in der eigenen Sprache geliefert zu bekommen ! Einfach tolle 2 Stunden !!!!
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Doris
17 September 2026
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Darcy was great! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend this tour!
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Patricia_N
17 September 2026
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Good overview Nice overview of Britain and Churchill in WWIi. About 75 minutes of walking before going in to view war rooms.
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Aimee_H
17 September 2026
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Informative and Entertaining! An outstanding insight into not only Winston Churchill, but life in London during WWII. Especially interesting to learn about the Battle of Britain. Our guide was excellent!
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Yosmitty
16 September 2026
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Tour for the history buffs If your a history buff this is the tour for you! Richard was a wealth of information and his animated personality made it fun!
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Marcy
16 September 2026
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The guide would talk with his back to us, with buses and bagpipes and cars going by so I and many of the group missed half of everything he said. He needed to gace us and speak up or better to have an audio for all to use the hear him.
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Daniel_C
16 September 2026
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Nathan the great Not a lot of walking. Nathan was excellent. It was extra special to go on this tour on Battle of Britain day.
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Daniel_D
16 September 2026
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Good Churchill insight Great guide with many interesting insights to Winston Churchill. Tha audio part of the tour was very good too.
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Greg B
15 September 2026
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Great Tour Jeremy was informative, funny, and patient. It was a great tour sharing the rich history of London.
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Debra
15 September 2026
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Our guide Nathan was fantastic, he ensured we stood in the right place to ensure we had the best view of the parade. He explained in detail the process of the parade as well as the history of the royal family.
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GetYourGuide Traveller
15 September 2026
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Lovely trip! Our guide, Alex G, was very knowledgeable, kind and humorous. He showed us all the key sites and gave us a great overall picture of how the Royal Soldiers have changed. He was very thorough and didn’t miss a thing. Highly recommended!
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Michael
15 September 2026
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Zozo was an incredible guide. he was so knowledgeable and engaging. we could have stated with him all week. everything exceeded our expectations.
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Michele_H
15 September 2026
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Fantastic tour with such... Fantastic tour with such perspective and passion, we really enjoyed Nathan and his commitment to telling the story of those who served.
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Rory_W
15 September 2026
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The definitive WW II tour of London. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Francis, a retired Bobbie with an expansive knowledge of life and history. An engaging storyteller, he blended wit with energy and knowledge to make this a tour you must take when in London. We loved it, and will hope to get him again when we return.
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Ronald_D
15 September 2026
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This was a fabulous tour... This was a fabulous tour that prepared us for the Churchill War Museum. Nathan was a knowledgeable and entertaining guide. We highly recommend it.
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Tony W
14 September 2026
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Guide was informative and entertaining. Francis took us on our tour this morning. He was both entertaining and knowledgeable - we had a great time. Visited some important sites and memorials , and he has some great anecdotes to share. Thanks!
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Kathy
14 September 2026
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Francis from Urban Saunters was a fantastic guide! He was very knowledgeable, very thorough and had a good sense of humor.
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Larry_W
14 September 2026
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Changing the Guard You will not be next to the palace, but you will see the guards exit their residence and march to the palace. Then you will walk down the mall and pick a place to watch them march to St. James palace, get inspected, and return to the palace. You will be very close to the guards, and the mounted police. Don't step into the street or you may get run over. Sundays are the absolute best, with the fewest crowds! The photos were taken from about 1000 feet away - showing the throng of people at the palace, who never got close to the guards, and only saw a bit of the ceremony, so I recommend this tour.
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Chad Stewart
13 September 2026
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Amazing tour! Richard did an excellent job with story telling and information sharing.
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Venkatrahavan
13 September 2026
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Superb
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Judi Jacobsen
12 September 2026
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Tour guide Richard was awesome!!! Great experience and great stories!! Highly recommend
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Justin Smith
12 September 2026
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Paul was an excellent tour guide. It was a great experience seeing Westminster and all the history of the area.
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Lauren Ortega
12 September 2026
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Paul was awesome
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Elizabeth
12 September 2026
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So informative we loved it! Our guide Francis was excellent and his knowledge and personal stories of the area were great. I only wish there were headphones available. The noise in the area made it difficult to hear even though Francis did his best to avoid the nosier spots. In all fairness it was raining pretty hard which added to the city noise.
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Bruce Peterson
11 September 2026
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This was the best tour I’ve taken. Nathan was brilliant. He knew exactly where we should be and when. We had front row views of everything. Many thanks to Nathan
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Binn rusch
11 September 2026
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Excellent tour!! Chris was so much fun.
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Jennifer_K
11 September 2026
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**Absolutely fantastic tour!** This was easily one of the highlights of our time in London. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history, and brought the stories of **Winston Churchill, World War II, and London during the war** to life in a way that was fascinating from beginning to end. We’ve visited London many times, but this tour gave us an entirely new perspective on places we had walked past before. The combination of the **war memorials, Churchill history, personal stories, and historical context** made everything so much more meaningful. We learned a tremendous amount without the tour ever feeling like a history lecture. The pacing was excellent, the stories were memorable, and our guide was wonderful at answering questions and keeping everyone engaged. Even the teenagers in our family really enjoyed it! **If you love history—or simply want to understand London and its role during WWII on a deeper level—I cannot recommend this tour enough. A must-do in London! 🇬🇧**
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Tracy_S
11 September 2026
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Churchill War Rooms Our guide Richard for the Churchill War Rooms was amazing. While the tour thru the war rooms is a self guided audio tour, I felt prepared and was able to focus on some items that I wanted to know more about, based on Richard's guidance. His passion for Britain and history was very obvious and enjoyable. Thank you!
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Ara Derkevorkian
10 September 2026
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Excellent way to follow the changing of the guards process and then tour Buckingham palace. Paul our guide was very informative and humorous, he explained clearly all the important details about the palace and different houses that the royals used and currently use. It involves walking with lots of people
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Grant P
10 September 2026
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Great tour with David Had a great experience with David. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was also very flexible with what we wanted to see and do. He even showed us how to use the tube and how to get to our next stop after the tour. Would definitely book with him again. Great experience!
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Christine
10 September 2026
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Richard was an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and humorous as well. Highly recommend! We also were able to stay in the Cabinet War Rooms after our tour for several hours, going at our own pace. A highlight of our time in London - thank you!
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Patricia J
8 September 2026
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The walking tour is worth the time!! We were afraid the walking portion of this tour would be just a bunch of dates and facts BUT IT WASN’T! Thanks to Nathan! His enthusiasm, knowledge and sense of humor made the tour a lot of fun! The Churchill War Rooms tour was also amazing! The Churchill museum portion is also interesting, but a little hard to navigate your way through and it is overly dark so it is difficult to read some of the display plaques.
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Vicki S
8 September 2026
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Changing of the Guards Nathan was knowledgeable and had us positioned in all the right places at the right times.
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Suseela R
7 September 2026
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Good We are so happy that we did our change of guard with Nathan
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Camper791827
6 September 2026
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Great Great Great Our tour guide Paul was fantastic…he knew all the best spots for pics and his knowledge was superb
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ZAVEN K
6 September 2026
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nice but overpriced it is overpriced ... there was no inside visit to the Elizabeth tower , and also no to westimister .. it was just outside .. overall you could go to the churchill war room by just buying ticked from the War ROOM site. the guide was a nice pearson , and know what he was saying .
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Ruth
13 July 2026
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Jeremy was a very engaging guide. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone. It was about Churchill and much more.
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Rak
27 June 2026
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Excellent guide and also friendly and efficient communications with the operator. Highly recommend this tour.
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Jocelyn
5 June 2026
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Nathan was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable, well spoken and quite the character. Loved it
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宇煊
3 January 2026
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I like this very much, the guide shared some very moving stories
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Brent Dressen
22 May 2025
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London in WWII & War Tunnels Tour Great tour and very informative. Jeremy was our guide and was terrific! Great pace for the tour and we were able to cover all the highlights. Would recommend.!

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