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.
From £440
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
- Included
- Private Guided tour of Westminster Abbey
- Tickets and entry reservations to Westminster Abbey
- English Speaking local expert guide
- Excluded
- Gratuities
- Food & drink
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Meeting point
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?
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No. The guided walk covers Westminster and Churchill’s wartime London above ground; inside the War Rooms you explore at your own pace with the museum’s audio guide, which is included in your ticket. Your guide will tell you what to look for before you go in.
The Important Stuff
Meeting Place
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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ViatorExcellent4.911460 reviews
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GetYourGuide Traveller9 October 2026Verified
Outstanding! Jeremy was engaging, Informative and a pure pleasure. We Loved this tourPosted on Getyourguide![]()
GetYourGuide Traveller8 October 2026Verified
A great activity and the guide was very knowledgablePosted on Viator![]()
Anonymous8 October 2026Verified
London and Churchill Great information both historical and antidotal regarding London during WW2 and Winston Churchills life and service.Posted on Viator![]()
Kenneth_R8 October 2026Verified
We waited exactly where... We waited exactly where we were suppose to and then after a few saw a little ways down on sidewalk where the group was. So look for your tour guide there was four of us. Was not the exact location.Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Frank7 October 2026Verified
Jeremy was absolutely brilliant! His incredible historical details, shared in such a fascinating way, kept us captivated the whole time. Great Scottish sense of humor! Highly recommended.Posted on Google![]()
Linda Lugar6 October 2026
The tour was fabulous and so informative! Our tour guide was fantastic!!Posted on Google![]()
Amy Dudley6 October 2026
Paul was fantastic!! Passionate and fun!Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Richard6 October 2026Verified
I really enjoyed this tour. Richard is an engaging and knowledgeable guide. Great value, would recommend.Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Thomas6 October 2026Verified
Die deutsche Tourguidein war sehr gut🫶Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Richard6 October 2026Verified
I really enjoyed this tour. Richard is an engaging and knowledgeable guide. Great value, would recommend.Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Thomas6 October 2026Verified
Die deutsche Tourguidein war sehr gut🫶Posted on Viator![]()
Diana_L6 October 2026Verified
Do it, you won’t regret it It was such a better option to trying to see the changing of the guards on your own. Our guide Chris was great, very knowledgeable and personablePosted on Viator![]()
Deborah_B6 October 2026Verified
War Room Tour Very interesting to see all the war room maps and rooms as they were displayed all those years ago. Walking around and learning about the monuments on our war to the war rooms.Posted on Viator![]()
Hannah_V6 October 2026Verified
Great time! Jeremy is absolutely fantastic, very knowledgeable and very passionate guide! The war room is a very cool ending to a great tour!Posted on Viator![]()
Linda_D6 October 2026Verified
Exceptional experience and customer service. Must do! Knowledgeable, Professional. SO worth ur time! Took the time to call when we were running late. Offered alternatives for the portion of the tour we missed. Over and Aboce customer service!Posted on Google![]()
Kristin Baird5 October 2026
We had a great time on the tour. Chris was fantastic. We learned a lot and laughed a lot as well. Highly recommend.Posted on Google![]()
kelley pitts5 October 2026
Chris was a great tour guide.Posted on Google![]()
Dori Weinberger5 October 2026
Chris was amazing! We did not know all the parts of the changing of the guards.Posted on Google![]()
Brittany Weinberger5 October 2026
Chris was amazing! Great tour guide fun facts 10/10 would recommend.Posted on Viator![]()
Nikhil_V5 October 2026Verified
Good Tour! Good tour! Takes you to all the stops. Guide has a good sense of humor and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!Posted on Getyourguide![]()
GetYourGuide Traveller4 October 2026Verified
Es war toll, Elen hat uns zu diesen Plätzen geführt wo wir es gut sehen konnten. Einfach top. Auf Deutsch war für unsere Kinder ein Plus, Elen hat sich sehr bemüht es spannend zu machen auch für die Kinder. Wir würden sofort wieder buchen.Posted on Getyourguide![]()
GetYourGuide Traveller4 October 2026Verified
Good tourPosted on Getyourguide![]()
GetYourGuide Traveller4 October 2026Verified
Es war toll, Elen hat uns zu diesen Plätzen geführt wo wir es gut sehen konnten. Einfach top. Auf Deutsch war für unsere Kinder ein Plus, Elen hat sich sehr bemüht es spannend zu machen auch für die Kinder. Wir würden sofort wieder buchen.Posted on Google![]()
Ana Reyes2 October 2026
Richard is an espectacular guide ! Amazing speech about the War and Churchill so lucky to have him as a guide !Posted on Google![]()
ana lara2 October 2026
We took the war rooms tour with Richard. This has been one of the best tours we have taken on our trip here. He has a lot of knowledge, he is great explaining concepts and just a great tour guide. Would 100% recommend!Posted on Viator![]()
Laura_S2 October 2026Verified
Fun History Tour Jeremy was very knowledgeable of WW2 history and shared it in a fun way. Depending on your desire, there’s enough to see in the War Rooms that you could spend several hours there.Posted on Viator![]()
Trevor_C2 October 2026Verified
Nathan was an amazing... Nathan was an amazing guide and his deep knowledge was evident throughout the tour. Highly recommend!Posted on Viator![]()
Nancy_G1 October 2026Verified
Great guide, mediocre audio layout Do t care for the audio portion but the rooms are wonderful to see. Audio is not organized and easy to follow.Posted on Google![]()
Trang Nguyen30 September 2026
Highly recommend the Chaging of guards tour. We had a great tour with Nathan. Knowledgable and humurous guidePosted on Google![]()
Debbie Simpson28 September 2026
I can see why this tour gets 5 stars..Paul our guide was so knowledgeable and knew exactly how to give us the best experience. I had some challenges finding the meet point but they called me and got me to hook up with the tour..dang GPS! Best tour and ask for Paul!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
OnAir3391523267327 September 2026Verified
Churchill War Rooms and WW 2 memorials I highly recommend this walking tour, which is an easy flat course. I have been to London many times, and this one was truly the highlight of my many trips there. Of course, the war rooms were amazing, but Paul, our tour guide, is what really made the pre-war rooms tour so fantastic. It is unfortunate, the tour guides have to leave when you enter the exhibit, but there are plenty of volunteer guides throughout the exhibit.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
DLK26 September 2026Verified
Great historical walking tour! Richard did an excellent job!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Robert G25 September 2026Verified
Great tour for a first time London couple Great tour and Paul was the perfect tour guide. It was like having a local friend to show us around Westminster pointing everything out and also sharing the history of the sites at the same time. Great tour and highly recommended. Our only issue was that we had a difficult time finding the meeting point bc it was SO crowded around the statue. For someone unfamiliar with London like us ( first time in the city) it would work better to meet at a less busy area. Nevertheless we had a great time with Paul and we got to spend as much time as we needed in the Churchill War Room which is an amazing place. If you are a 1st timer in London like us, we recommend this tour.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Monique_pdx23 September 2026Verified
Outstanding tour The Churchill walking tour was fantastic. Nathan was a super knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. We highly recommend this tour.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Giuliana F22 September 2026Verified
Great experience and tour guide!! This tour was absolutely amazing!! Our tour guide, carolina was so knowledgeable and gave us so much history that we would have missed if we hadn’t booked this tour! The value for the money was great and i thought the duration of the tour was just right. We got to see the best viewing spots for the changing of the guard, and if we had gone on our own we would have went to the palace gates and missed so much!! Highly recommend this tour!!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Deirdre S21 September 2026Verified
WWII walking tour was terrific! Paul was a terrific guide! In addition to being educational, he was enthusiastic and engaging. Very nice experience.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Beth A21 September 2026Verified
Great time had by all! We had an amazing time with Jeremy for our changing of the guard tour. He explained the different steps involved and the significance of the ceremony, ensuring we had a great view of everything and plenty of laughs along the way!!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Karen T21 September 2026Verified
Fun and informative walking tour with knowledgeable and funny guide This tour was outstanding due to our outstanding guide Jeremy.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Emily20 September 2026Verified
Great and Informative Tour This was such a great tour. Our guide Jermey was the perfect combination of informative and entertaining. He was very knowledgeable and had answers to every question. He also got us great viewing spots and narration of what was happening and why really elevated the experience.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Sally K20 September 2026Verified
Engaging Tour of WW II London Paul was our tour guide and was great! He shared lots of interesting facts about WW II and the city of London. The Churchill War Rooms were full of history. Well with a visit. We had a lot of fun and would recommend the tour.Posted on Airbnb![]()
Ruth13 July 2026Verified
Jeremy was a very engaging guide. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone. It was about Churchill and much more.Posted on Airbnb![]()
Rak27 June 2026Verified
Excellent guide and also friendly and efficient communications with the operator. Highly recommend this tour.Posted on Airbnb![]()
Jocelyn5 June 2026Verified
Nathan was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable, well spoken and quite the character. Loved itPosted on Airbnb![]()
宇煊3 January 2026Verified
I like this very much, the guide shared some very moving storiesPosted on Trustindex![]()
Brent Dressen22 May 2025
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.!Load more
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