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Westminster Abbey Tour with live guide & refreshments in the 14th-century Cellarium

Explore Westminster Abbey with a professional guide after refreshments in the historic Cellarium. This small-group experience combines priority access with a closer introduction to the Abbey's architecture and national history. The tour begins with coffee or tea and pastries in the medieval undercroft. Your guide then explains the royal ceremonies, memorials and people associated with the Abbey. The guided group is limited to 20 guests. A fast-track London Eye experience is available only when the optional upgrade is selected.

Discover Westminster Abbey and its royal history

Pause for refreshments in the Cellarium, a space once used by the Abbey's Benedictine community. Enter through the cloisters from Dean's Yard using the tour's priority-access arrangements. Explore the Abbey with your guide, hearing about coronations, royal weddings and the memorials that bring together centuries of British history. The visit includes stories associated with Charles III's coronation and Elizabeth II's funeral. If you book the London Eye upgrade, continue with the representative past Parliament and Big Ben for the arranged fast-track visit. Otherwise, your experience concludes after the Abbey tour.

included in your tour

Priority access, avoiding the queues at the main visitor entrance

Tour with a live, professional guide (maximum 20 passengers per tour)

Coffee and pastries in the 14th century Cellarium

Hear about the remarkable history of the nearly 1,000-year-old Abbey

See where the coronation of King Charles III and the wedding of Prince William and Catherine took place; Learn about the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, also held at the Abbey; Optional fast-track London Eye flight after your Abbey tour (if upgrade selected)

tour highlights

  • Priority access, avoiding the queues at the main visitor entrance
  • Tour with a live, professional guide (maximum 20 passengers per tour)
  • Coffee and pastries in the 14th century Cellarium

meeting points & departure times

Meet outside the Westminster Abbey Shop, 20 Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3JS, next to the West entrance. Your guide will be holding a white "Premium Tours" sign. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your selected start time. Free cancellation and full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure.

FAQs

how long does this tour last?

2, 2.5 hours

Are entry tickets included?

Included admission: Priority access, avoiding the queues at the main visitor entrance. Any optional upgrades depend on the ticket selected.

is lunch included?

Included refreshments: Coffee and pastries in the 14th century Cellarium. Check your selected option for any other meals.

is hotel pick-up included?

No. Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are not included.

is this tour suitable for children?

Check the operator’s age categories and any minimum-age restrictions for your selected option before booking.

Is there much walking involved?

Check the itinerary and accessibility information for your selected option. Walking requirements vary between stops and attractions.

Priority access, avoiding the queues at the main visitor entrance; Tour with a live, professional guide (maximum 20 passengers per tour)