Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey Tour Exclusive Skip the Line Access

Highlights

• Experience the rich history of British democracy with stories, facts, and anecdotes from your expert guide.
• Explore Westminster Abbey and its deep ties to the cultural ethos of Britain through the ages.
• Follow in the footsteps of greats like Churchill and Henry VIII through some of the most important rooms in the Palace of Westminster with only a handful of other people.
• This 4-hour guided tour is perfectly suited for first-time visitors to Westminster, as well as those looking for an in-depth glimpse at the Abbey and Palace’s remarkable history.

Witness the beauty of Westminster Abbey with fast-track entry

Immerse yourself in stunning architecture and jaw-dropping art by taking a Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey tour. Meet your expert guide in Parliament Square by the statue of Churchill, and head to Westminster Abbey’s skip the line entrance. The Church is over 1,000 years old, hosting weddings and coronations of many British sovereigns. The Abbey is also the resting place of many prominent Brits. Among them are several prime ministers, monarchs, actors, poets and scientists like Darwin and Newton. As you take the Westminster Abbey tour, find out more about the Church and the roots of British democracy.

Experience the magnificence of Westminster

By taking this tour, you get the chance of a lifetime to see Westminster unlike ever before. Hear and witness England’s multifaceted history from a different angle. The architecture, art and decor at the Palace and the Abbey have so much to say. When the government is on a break, explore the House of Lords and the House of Commons, along with several other grand chambers and halls where the nation’s laws are arbitrated. As you tour the Abbey, learn intriguing facts, traditions, lore and stories about one of the oldest constitutional monarchies of the world from your guide. Discover how traditions old and new combine to form a society both advanced and soaked in history.

Wander through the August halls of Parliament

When done, make your way into Westminster Palace, also known as the Houses of Parliament, and get lost in the grand structure’s captivating past. Here, you start from Westminster Hall, a great example of the few remaining ancient timber architecture on earth. Underneath the oak roof, you get closer to the building’s history. Take the opportunity to see inside the Queen’s Robing Room, where she dons her ermine cape and crown before every Parliamentary session.

Afterwards, move on to the House of Commons’ Chamber – the place of debates and ideas. This chamber is where MPs decide how they should handle state affairs. Then, there is the House of Lords, another very significant hall. At the end of the tour, visit two of the building’s most unique rooms – the Division Lobbies. In these two rooms, members of the opposing sides gather, and their parliamentary votes are counted when they leave.

Explore history from a different angle by walking in the footsteps of renowned personalities like Winston Churchill and Henry VIII. Learn the origins of British politics by taking the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey tour. The tour lasts for four hours, ensuring you learn as much as possible about English culture, art and history.