Get to grips with Britain’s royal and political history on this tour of Westminster Abbey and if you select the option, to the Houses of Parliament. Step inside the famous Gothic abbey, which has been the setting for almost all English coronations since William the Conqueror’s crowning in 1066, along with many other royal occasions including Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding. If you have select the option you will get into the British political system with a panoramic guided tour of the House of Lords and Houses of Commons. For a more complete experience select the option that includes the entrance to the Houses of Parliament.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Ticket to the Parliament (if you choose this option)
✔ Professional English guide inside the Westminster Abbey
✔ Audio guide in different languages inside the Parliament (if you choose this option)
✔ Ticket to Westminster Abbey (if you choose the option)
✔ Panoramic tour around the Parliament (if you choose this option)
✖ Live commentary inside the Parliament
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Transportation
✖ Souvenirs
Departure & Return
Departure:
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The guide will be waiting in front of the entrance to the Abbey shop at Westminster Abbey. Please do not look for the guide inside the shop.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Westminster Abbey
Meet your guide at the entrance to Westminster Abbey at 09:15 AM, and then look inside the historic monument to stand in the footsteps of kings and queens. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been held in the abbey, as have many royal weddings, including that of Prince William to Kate Middleton in 2011.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Houses of Parliament
Then, take a panoramic tour of the Houses of Parliament and pass the Elizabeth Tower where the famous Big Ben bell chimes every quarter hour. Learn about the role of MPs who sit in the House of Commons and the function of the House of Lords.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Big Ben
ear how, and why, the Elizabeth Tower and its great clock and iconic bell were built. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, the Palace of Westminster (the official name of the Houses of Parliament) boasts an ostentatious façade with golden spires and statues of kings that reflect in the River Thames. Listen as your guide explains the history of the building, from the first medieval clock tower built in the old Palace of Westminster, to the design and construction of the present Elizabeth Tower.
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note that there are three differents options with different inclusions (check which one you have choosen)
• Kindly remind that Westminster Abbey can close due to private events and giving short notice
