Westminster Abbey Tours and Tickets

Q: Are you allowed to visit Westminster Abbey?

Yes, you’re allowed to visit Westminster Abbey. It's open to the public from Monday through Saturday. Sundays and religious holidays are reserved for religious services. You can buy tickets on the day at the door, but it’s best to book in advance to guarantee entry and avoid long lines.

Q: How long do you need at Westminster Abbey?

Plan on spending at least 1–2 hours exploring Westminster Abbey. There’s plenty to see inside the royal church, from soaring Gothic architecture to royal tombs and burial places of famous English writers. Verger-guided tours take about 1.5 hours, while multimedia-guided tours take about an hour.

Q: Can you go into Westminster Abbey for free?

Yes, it’s free to visit Westminster Abbey if you want to attend a service or pray. While neither grants you access to the tombs or monuments, they give you a taste of the abbey’s splendor. If you’re not praying or joining a full service, consider the regular Evensong services, which feature choir performances.

Q: What should you not miss at Westminster Abbey?

At Westminster Abbey, don’t miss the Coronation Chair, used in coronation ceremonies since 1308, and the Poets’ Corner, where writers such as Charles Dickens and Geoffrey Chaucer are buried. Don’t skip the grave of the Unknown Warrior, which contains the body of an unknown British soldier from the First World War.

Q: Can you take pictures at Westminster Abbey?

Yes, you can take personal photos inside Westminster Abbey, with some restrictions. You can’t record videos, or use flashes, extra lighting, selfie sticks, or tripods. Photography is banned during services and in the shrine of Edward the Confessor, St. Faith’s Chapel, and The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

Q: Is there a dress code for Westminster Abbey?

While Westminster Abbey has no official dress code, visitors should mind what they wear and respect the place of worship. Avoid over-casual clothing and hats. The abbey is chilly in winter, so plan to dress warmly. Practical footwear is helpful for navigating the uneven floors.

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What are people saying about Westminster Abbey

London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Changing of the Guards Tour

Holly_T, Apr 2026

Dan is the BEST!

Dan was fantastic! We learned so much and feel like it was worth every penny spent. Loved seeing inside Westminster Abbey as well as the park surrounding Buckingham Palace.

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Kelley_W, Apr 2026

Great guide and good use of time!

Curated experience based on the day to optimize time around Buckingham Palace/St. James Park and within Westminster Abbey. Daniel (a certified Blue Badge Guide) was awesome!!

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Regina_T, Jan 2026

Private Tour Where You’ll Feel Like Queens and Kings

Excellent private tour of Westminster Abbey. Our tour guide was patient and knowledgeable in extremely crowded conditions. We all enjoyed this tour.

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Pete_N, Mar 2026

A 3 hour tour

The walking tour is great exercise so be prepared. And Milla is a top notch tourguide. She left us at Westminster Abbey to soak in a service with beautiful singers.

Westminster Abbey Reserved Entry & Big Ben & Buckingham Tour

Ginny_B, Oct 2025

5 Star Tour - Adrian knows his stuff

Our tour guide was Adrian and he was excellent. He greeted us as soon as we arrived at our meeting spot, gave us audio headset and this worked great and allowed the tour to keep moving. He started it on time and accounted for all. He knows his stuff and we were able to see and learn so much more with him guiding us thru Westminster Abbey, info about "Big Ben", HorseGuard changing over, a great spot to watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham. Thank you Adrian. Highly recommend!