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London Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace Tour 3 hr

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  • London, United Kingdom
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Westminster Abbey’s galleries and Magna Carta, then admire Buckingham Palace with a Blue Badge guide on this 3-hour London tour.

About this tour

Explore royal history and landmark architecture on a guided London Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace tour. With a Blue Badge guide leading the way, discover Westminster Abbey’s Cloisters and Diamond Jubilee Galleries, and see an original copy of the Magna Carta dating to 1215. Skip-the-line admission helps you spend more time inside the historic abbey and less time waiting.

The experience also includes a guided exterior visit of Buckingham Palace. Choose the optional upgrade to hear about the centuries-old Changing of the Guard ceremony. Expect plenty of walking across uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, and stairs, so comfortable shoes are essential. The tour meets outside the Westminster Abbey Souvenir Shop 15 minutes before departure. Westminster sites can close at short notice for royal or state events, and your guide may adapt the visit if needed.

Join this London Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace tour for a closer look at the stories and places that have shaped Britain’s monarchy.

Highlights

  • Explore Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line admission
  • See the Abbey’s Cloisters and Diamond Jubilee Galleries
  • View an original 1215 copy of the Magna Carta
  • Hear royal history from a Blue Badge guide
  • Admire Buckingham Palace on a guided exterior visit
  • Optionally learn about the Changing of the Guard

What's included

Included

  • Exterior guided visit of Buckingham Palace
  • Admission to the Cloisters of Westminster Abbey
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey
  • Blue Badge London guide
  • Tickets to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries at Westminster Abbey
  • View of an original copy of the Magna Carta dating to 1215
  • Optional upgrade about the Changing of the Guard

Not included

  • Entrance to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet 15 minutes before departure in front of the Westminster Abbey Souvenir Shop, 20 Dean’s Yard, London SW1P 3JS
  • Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or older
  • The tour involves considerable walking over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines, and stairs; wear comfortable shoes
  • Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or poor cardiovascular health
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  • Mobility devices are not recommended because accessible ramps cannot be guaranteed on all routes
  • Consult a doctor before joining if you have a medical condition or are not used to regular exercise
  • The tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Westminster sites may close at short notice for state or royal functions, and the guide may adjust the visit
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 180 minutes, or 3 hours.

What is included in the Westminster Abbey visit?

Admission includes skip-the-line entry, the Cloisters, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries. You can also see an original 1215 copy of the Magna Carta.

Is Buckingham Palace admission included?

No. The tour includes a guided exterior visit, but not entrance to Buckingham Palace.

Where and when should I meet the guide?

Meet in front of the Westminster Abbey Souvenir Shop at 20 Dean’s Yard, London SW1P 3JS, 15 minutes before departure.

Can the route change?

Yes. Westminster sites may close at short notice for state or royal functions, so the guide may adjust the visit.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.69 from 26 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.7.

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