--- title: Skip-the-Line Westminster Abbey & Parliament Fully Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 142 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 178 duration_minutes: 225 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 37 of 41 (Westminster & Royal London) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/skip-the-line-westminster-abbey-parliament-fully-guided-tour/ --- # Skip-the-Line Westminster Abbey & Parliament Fully Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Go inside Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, including the House of Lords and House of Commons chambers. Entry and guided visits are included, but occasional closures can change the route and moderate walking fitness is needed. 4.61 from 178 reviews at €142 per person for 3h 45m. ## Overview Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are two of London’s highlight landmarks—and on this tour, you’ll have special access to both. Skip the line at Westminster Abbey and head inside the soaring church, where your guide will share facts about its royal history. Next, you’ll have the rare opportunity to explore parts of the interior of the Houses of Parliament, which is frequently off-limits to the public. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the… - Starts 09:00, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €132: ages 6 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €142 per person - Duration: 3h 45m - Rating: 4.61/5 from 178 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 90% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Walks - UK ## What's included - Local English-speaking guide - Chamber of the House of Lords - Westminster Hall - Entrance to Westminster Abbey - Chamber of the House of Commons - Fully guided tour inside Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey - Entrance to Houses of Parliament ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off ## Itinerary 1. **Parliament Square** (15m) - Meet your guide and small group of travelers. Here, your guide will introduce themselves before heading to the first stop of the tour. 2. **Westminster Abbey** (1h 30m; admission included) - Your day begins with skip the line entry into Westminster Abbey, the most serene time to see Britain’s most cherished church. With roots dating back over 1,000 years, this Gothic masterpiece is the traditional coronation site and burial ground of kings and queens, along with... 3. **Houses of Parliament** (2h; admission included) - Then, discover The Houses of Parliament. Enjoy a guided tour of the British Democracy with a qualified, Blue Badge tour guide, instead of following the audio guide. Visit the Chamber of the House of Commons, where Britain’s elected Masters of Parliament meet. Head over to the... ## Schedule - Runs: Sat - Departures: 09:00, 13:30 - 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 Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3JX at the statue of Viscount Palmerston. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJT2Q87sQEdkgRJpnvij90pkY ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. - Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. - This tour is in English. - This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. ## Compared with other Westminster & Royal London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #37 of 41** | €142 | 3h 45m | 4.61 (178) | shared | | [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 #37 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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