--- title: Fast Access Westminster Abbey Private Tour with a London Blue Badge Guide lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 325 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 31 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 24 of 41 (Westminster & Royal London) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/fast-access-westminster-abbey-private-tour-with-a-london-blue-badge-guide/ --- # Fast Access Westminster Abbey Private Tour with a London Blue Badge Guide **Guidekin's take:** Explore Westminster Abbey's royal and literary connections on a private tour for your party. A Blue Badge guide and pre-booked admission are included; uneven floors, steps and low doorways mean the visit requires care underfoot. 4.87 from 31 reviews at €325 per person for 2h 30m. ## Overview Join this 2,5-hour tour and discover one of the world's most famous and recognisable landmarks, steeped in British history. The books you studied at school will suddenly spring to life as you come across a wealth of famous historical men and women, including monarchs, writers, poets and celebrated military figures. This, the site of royal coronations, weddings and funerals, will have plenty to keep you fascinated and intrigued throughout, which will also include the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, the Lady Chapel, the Royal Tombs and the College Garden. No trip to London would be complete without this tour! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting point: right outside the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:30, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €40: ages 6 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €325 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.87/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Raphael Tours & Events - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Blue Badge Guide - Private Tour - Pre-booked Admission Tickets ## Not included - Food and drinks - Transfer to/from attraction - Hotel pick up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Westminster Abbey** (2h 30m; admission included) - This fantastic 2,5-hour private tour will allow you to discover one of London's most beautiful and recognisable landmarks, Westminster Abbey. After meeting your expert local guide just outside, you will embark upon a journey of discovery, with a history of a thousand years to... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:30, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting point: right outside the Official Westminster Abbey Shop (Broad Sanctuary, SW1P 3JS London, United Kingdom ), located at the base of the West Front of the Abbey. The tour guide will be holding a sign with the client's name on it. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJWwdPr8QEdkgRuIO_OZarwh4 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Some areas of the Abbey are dimly lit and some chapels have low doorways. Much of the floor and many steps are uneven. - Comfortable shoes are recommended - Visitors are kindly asked to dress in a “respectful manner” during their visit to the Abbey. - During the winter months the Abbey can get incredibly cold, so try to dress warmly. - You will skip the tickets line but security checks are mandatory Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €650 | €325 | | 4 | €784 | €196 | | 6 | €966 | €161 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Westminster & Royal London start at €17 per person. ## Compared with other Westminster & Royal London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 41** | €325 | 2h 30m | 4.87 (31) | private | | [Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace Experience](/uk/london/tours/changing-of-the-guard-at-buckingham-palace-experience/?format=md) | €34 | 2h | 4.99 (805) | shared | | [Changing of the Guard Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/changing-of-the-guard-walking-tour/?format=md) | €18 | 2h | 4.95 (899) | shared | | [Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace](/uk/london/tours/changing-of-the-guard-walking-tour-in-london-at-buckingham-palace/?format=md) | €17 | 2h | 4.92 (1099) | shared | Ranked #24 of 41 in Westminster & Royal London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €562, median €101; typical length 3h. 5 of 41 are private. 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