Westminster Abbey tours come in two flavors: the ones that actually get you inside the Abbey (with entry, and ideally skip-the-line, because the queues are long), and the London highlights tours that pass it as part of a Westminster-Buckingham-Big Ben loop. Since the Abbey charges admission and gets very busy, whether "entry" is genuinely included is the detail that matters most here. Read it carefully -- several of these are exterior-heavy sightseeing walks.
Prices run $40.96 to $165.21, with ratings from 4.6 to 4.9. My take: the top-rated Westminster-Big Ben-Buckingham tour is the best all-round pick for context and value; the priority-access tours are the ones to choose if actually going inside the Abbey is your goal; and the cheap guided walk is fine as a budget overview if you don't mind that it's light on interior time.
#1Best overall
Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Guided Tour of London
The highest-rated Westminster highlights tour -- great value and coverage.
★★★★½ 4.9 (681 reviews)·from $107·3h 30m·
At $107.01, rated 4.9 over 681 reviews, this 3.5-hour guided tour covers Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. It's the best-rated and best-reviewed option here, tying London's political-royal heartland together at a fair price -- the sensible default for most visitors.
★★★★★“Very good tour. Lucy was great guide. Westminster abbey was great! Very informative. Lucy was cheerful and professional”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Headsets (10+ people) and Group size of Maximum 20!
- Blue Badge guides the topmost qualification with you all through the tour
- Skip the Line Entry Tickets to Westminster Abbey
- Westminster Abbey Tickets Included
Where you'll go: Parliament Square · Big Ben · Westminster Abbey · Buckingham Palace
What's good
- Highest rating here at 4.9 over 681 reviews
- Covers Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham together
- Reasonable $107.01 for 3.5 hours
What to know
- Confirm whether Abbey interior entry is included
- Highlights pace over deep interior time
Best for: Most visitors wanting Westminster's landmarks well-guided
Skip it if: You specifically need guaranteed Abbey interior entry
#2Best royal combo
London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)
Buckingham Palace and Big Ben with Westminster Abbey entry.
★★★★½ 4.8 (465 reviews)·from $136·5h 00m·
For $136.06 this 5-hour tour (4.8 over 465 reviews) pairs Buckingham Palace and Big Ben with Westminster Abbey entry, plus Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. The included Abbey entry and strong rating make it a solid, comprehensive royal-London day, if a longer one.
★★★★★“Very interesting tour. We added on the Churchill’s War Room. Nathaniel was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket
- Walking tour of the Top 20 sights of Westminster
- Local Fun Guide
Where you'll go: Buckingham Palace · Trafalgar Square · Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall · Whitehall
What's good
- Westminster Abbey entry included
- 4.8 over 465 reviews across a full 5 hours
- Covers Buckingham, Big Ben and Whitehall
What to know
- Long 5-hour day
- Higher price point
Best for: Travelers wanting royal London plus Abbey entry in one day
Skip it if: You want something shorter or Abbey-focused
#3Best history double
Full Day London Tour: Tower of London & Westminster Abbey
A full day pairing Westminster Abbey with the Tower of London.
★★★★½ 4.8 (122 reviews)·from $124·7h 00m·
For $124.45 this 7-hour tour (4.8 over 122 reviews) links Westminster Abbey with the Tower of London, plus Parliament Square and Downing Street. Two of London's landmark historic sites in one long day -- efficient for history-focused visitors, at the cost of a demanding schedule.
★★★★★“To know about the hidden history of these iconic places, highly recommended. Easy pace, and knowledgeable guide Jeremy.”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Knowledgeable, English-speaking guide
- Admission to the British Crown Jewels
- Guided tour of the Tower of London
- Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony (or Horse Guard on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays)
Where you'll go: Parliament Square · Westminster Abbey · 10 Downing Street · St. James's Park
What's good
- Pairs the Abbey with the Tower of London
- 4.8 rating across a full 7-hour day
- Covers key political landmarks too
What to know
- Long 7-hour commitment
- Small 122-review base
Best for: History travelers wanting two major sites in one day
Skip it if: You want a shorter day or Abbey-focused depth
#4Best budget
Guided Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham
The cheapest guided Westminster walk -- overview, not deep interior time.
★★★★½ 4.6 (1,141 reviews)·from $41·Flexible·
At just $40.96 (4.6 over 1,141 reviews) this guided tour covers Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. It's the budget champion here with a big review base, but at this price expect an exterior-focused overview rather than in-depth interior access.
★★★★★“Excellent tour of West Minister Abbey. Walking past the 5 palaces and learning about their history was very informative. The tour guide, Natasha, made the walk comfortable and entertaining. She pours her heart and soul into the tour. Great stories throughout.”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- 3-hour option: Guided tour of the City and Abbey exteriors (entry for service only)
- 3-hour option: Free entry for organ recital, evensong or mass at Westminster Abbey (without guide)
- All taxes and fees
- Walking tour of London highlights (Big Ben, Buckingham Palace – exterior views only)
Where you'll go: Parliament Square · Houses of Parliament · Westminster Abbey · St. James's Park
What's good
- Cheapest option at $40.96
- Large 1,141-review base
- Covers all the Westminster headline landmarks
What to know
- 4.6 rating and light on interior access
- Overview pace, not in-depth
Best for: Budget travelers wanting a guided Westminster overview
Skip it if: You want guaranteed Abbey interior entry or a premium experience
#5Best for entry
Priority Access Westminster Abbey Tour with a Professional Guide
A focused priority-access tour that gets you inside the Abbey.
★★★★½ 4.6 (162 reviews)·from $118·2h 00m·
At $118.01 (4.6 over 162 reviews) this 2-hour tour offers priority access to Westminster Abbey with a professional guide -- and it's genuinely focused on the Abbey itself rather than a wider loop. If going inside is your priority, this is the clearest fit, though the 4.6 rating is middling.
★★★★★“Good tour. Informative. Was able to really understand the building. The tour guide was knowledgeable”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Tour with a live professional guide
- Priority access to Westminster Abbey
- Maximum of 20 passengers per tour
- Coffee and pastries in the 14th century Cellarium
Where you'll go: Westminster Abbey
What's good
- Priority access focused on the Abbey interior
- Professional guide, compact 2 hours
- Single-site focus, not a rushed loop
What to know
- 4.6 rating and small 162-review base
- Pricier than broader highlights tours
Best for: Visitors whose main goal is touring inside the Abbey
Skip it if: You want to see more of London or want a higher rating
#6Best with London Eye
Priority Access Tour of Westminster Abbey with London Eye option
Priority Abbey access with an optional London Eye add-on.
★★★★½ 4.6 (146 reviews)·from $118·Flexible·
At $118.01 (4.6 over 146 reviews) this priority-access Westminster Abbey tour adds an optional London Eye visit. Essentially the sibling of 2452P86 with a view-from-above upgrade -- good if you want to combine the Abbey with the Eye, though ratings and review count are modest.
★★★★★“Cheaper to book individually and tour guide was not the most informed and overly sarcastic. Not friendly to kids either.”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Tour with a live professional guide
- Priority access to Westminster Abbey
- Optional Fast Track London Eye ticket (if upgrade option selected)
- Maximum of 20 passengers per tour
Where you'll go: Westminster Abbey · London Eye
What's good
- Priority Abbey access plus optional London Eye
- Combines a historic site with a panoramic view
- Same price as the focused Abbey tour
What to know
- 4.6 rating and only 146 reviews
- London Eye is an optional add-on, not guaranteed
Best for: Visitors wanting the Abbey and the London Eye together
Skip it if: You don't care about the London Eye
#7Best deep dive
Skip the Line Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour
A skip-the-line tour pairing the Abbey with Parliament itself.
★★★★½ 4.6 (110 reviews)·from $165·3h 45m·Skip-the-line
At $165.21 this 3.75-hour tour (4.6 over 110 reviews) is the priciest here and offers skip-the-line access to both the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Touring Parliament's interior is a rare inclusion and the real draw -- though the 4.6 rating and small review base warrant tempered expectations.
★★★★★“My friend and I enjoyed the tour. Our guides were very knowledgeable. It was easy to meet up and we started at Westminster. She took us through the highlights of this ancient and venerable house of worship before it got too busy. She then made sure we got to Parliament with enough time before our tour to have a quick break. Worth the money. Would recommend.”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Chamber of the House of Lords
- Westminster Hall
- Entrance to Westminster Abbey
Where you'll go: Parliament Square · Westminster Abbey · Houses of Parliament
What's good
- Skip-the-line at both Parliament and the Abbey
- Rare access to Parliament's interior
- Fully guided across 3.75 hours
What to know
- Most expensive option at $165.21
- 4.6 rating and only 110 reviews
Best for: History and politics buffs wanting Parliament and the Abbey inside
Skip it if: You just want the Abbey or want better value
Before you go
- Check whether your tour includes Abbey interior entry or just passes the exterior, titles vary and it changes the whole experience.
- Poets' Corner and the Coronation Chair are the interior highlights, worth choosing an entry tour to see them.
- The Abbey, Big Ben and Parliament all sit on one square, one walking tour covers the trio efficiently.
- It's an active church, tours can pause for services, so build in schedule flexibility.
- Combine with Parliament via the skip-the-line tour if you want inside both government icons.
- Dress respectfully and expect restricted photography inside, unlike the open photo spots outside.
How I ranked these
For Westminster Abbey tours I weighted three things: what you actually get for the money (group size, what's included, special access), the rating balanced against how many reviews back it up — a 4.9 from 200 people isn't the same as a 4.6 from 15,000 — and price for what's on offer. Ratings, review counts and prices shift over time, so always check the live booking page before you pay.
Good to know
Is Westminster Abbey worth the entry price?
For history buffs, yes. It's the coronation church for English monarchs since 1066 and the burial place of kings, queens, Newton, Darwin and Poets' Corner. Tours here range from about $41 to $165, mostly bundling the Abbey with Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on a walking route.
Do the tours actually go inside the Abbey?
Check the title. Some (like the ~$118 'Priority Access' tour) include interior entry; others focus on the exterior along with Big Ben and Buckingham. If seeing Poets' Corner and the tombs matters, pick a tour that explicitly includes Abbey entry.
Can I combine Westminster Abbey with Parliament?
Yes, the ~$165 skip-the-line Parliament and Westminster Abbey tour covers both. They face each other across Parliament Square, so it's a natural pairing, though Parliament has its own security and timed slots that make a guided combo convenient.
Is the Abbey good for a first London day?
It's central and near Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the river, so tours here work well as a highlights walk. The ~$107 Westminster, Big Ben and Buckingham tour hits the icons in about 3.5 hours, a solid orientation to central London.
Can I take photos inside Westminster Abbey?
Photography rules inside are restricted and change for services, unlike the free-for-all outside at Big Ben and Parliament Square. It's an active church with daily worship, so tours may pause or reroute around services, plan for that.
Prices are "from" prices in USD and change with date and availability. Last updated August 2026.