Westminster Abbey Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Westminster Abbey. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

• London 30 Top Sights With Fun Local Guide

• London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour With Local Guide

• Westminster Guided Walking Tour With Abbey Entry

• Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

Admission to Westminster Abbey costs £31 for adults, £28 for students and over-65s, and £14 for young people aged 6–17 years. Family tickets for one adult and one child are available for £31, and kids under 5 enter for free. If you buy your ticket via the website, you can upgrade to an annual pass at no extra cost—a great deal if you plan to visit Westminster Abbey more than once, as the pass lets you enter up to three times.

Yes, Westminster Abbey is definitely worth visiting—it's one of London's most popular attractions, and it's a beautiful, historic landmark. The abbey has been in use for around 1,000 years, and has hosted all royal coronations, as well as many weddings and funerals for monarchs and members of the royal family. Taking a guided tour will help you learn more about the abbey's significance, whether you're interested in its history, culture, or architecture.

Per one customer who booked the Westminster Guided Walking Tour With Abbey Entry, "We really enjoyed this tour—one of the best we've been on. Will was a great guide—very informative and great jokes."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Westminster Abbey. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in London:

• Buckingham Palace

• Tower of London

• Stonehenge

• Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

• Windsor Castle

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in London.