Westminster Abbey Private Tour: Statues, Saints, and the Coronation Chair

A group tour means sharing your guide's attention and pace with everyone else in line. This Westminster Abbey private tour is just your party and a Blue Badge guide, so the questions, the pace, and the focus of the visit are entirely yours.

No. This private tour does not include the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. It's focused entirely on Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square.

The tour meets at the West Gate entrance at 3 Great Tower Street, opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London gift shop. It ends inside the Tower of London.

Yes, to an extent. Your guide covers the Abbey's essential highlights, the Coronation Chair, the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, Poets' Corner, and more, but because it's a private tour, you can ask to spend more time in the areas that interest you most.

No. Photography isn't permitted inside Westminster Abbey, with one exception: the Cloisters, where you'll have a chance to take photos.

This tour isn't currently suitable for guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers, given the uneven terrain, stairs, and walking distance involved. We're happy to talk through details before you book.

This tour is best suited to guests 15 and up, given the evening timing and the wine and vermouth served throughout.

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Expect to cover about a mile on foot, and note that all guests pass through security and possible bag searches before entering the Abbey.

Yes, a group version of this tour is also available if a private experience isn't what you're looking for.

The tour runs rain or shine, so plan accordingly with a coat or umbrella if needed.

Gratuities aren't included in the price, though they're appreciated if your guide made the visit a little easier.