Best of Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace
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Best of Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace is a 3-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $129 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 24 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (24)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $129 per person
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Westminster and delve into the fascinating world of the British monarchy with our exclusive guided tour inspired by the hit Netflix series "The Crown." Led by our expe
What you get
- Exterior Guided Visit of Buckingham Palace
- Admission to the Cloisters of Westminster Abbey
- Skip the Line tickets to Westminster Abbey
- Optional Upgrade: see and learn about the centuries old Change of the Guards Ceremony
- Services of a first-class Blue Badge London Guide
- Tickets to enter the Queen Diamond Jubilee Galleries at the Westminster Abbey
About this experience
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Westminster and delve into the fascinating world of the British monarchy with our exclusive guided tour inspired by the hit Netflix series "The Crown." Led by our expert Blue Badge guide, you'll enjoy privileged access to iconic landmarks and gain unparalleled insights into the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Our adventure begins with Skip the Line entrance tickets, ensuring you bypass the queues and make the most of your time exploring. From the moment you step inside Westminster, you'll be transported back in time to the era of Queen Elizabeth II, immersing yourself in the rich history and grandeur of the royal court. As you explore Westminster, you'll encounter the same majestic settings immortalized in "The Crown," from the halls of power to the quiet corridors of royal residences. Hear tales of love and loss, duty and sacrifice, as you gain a deeper understanding of the monarchy's enduring legacy.
What's included
Included
- Exterior Guided Visit of Buckingham Palace
- Admission to the Cloisters of Westminster Abbey
- Skip the Line tickets to Westminster Abbey
- Optional Upgrade: see and learn about the centuries old Change of the Guards Ceremony
- Services of a first-class Blue Badge London Guide
- Tickets to enter the Queen Diamond Jubilee Galleries at the Westminster Abbey
- Magna Carta - see and observe an original copy dating back to 1215
Not included
- Entrance to Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off /Transportation / Food & Drink / Gratitude
What you'll see and do
Group will enter the magnificent Westminster Abbey through the extraordinary medieval cloisters where Monks once meditated and walked to the main monastic building.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Westminster Abbey
Group will visit the main highlights of Westminster Abbey. Throughout the tour, our expert guide will regale you with captivating tales and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from "The Crown," shedding light on the triumphs and tribulations of Queen Elizabeth II and her family. Gain insights into the political intrigue, romance, and drama that have defined the royal court, and discover the real-life stories behind the iconic characters portrayed on screen. As you explore Westminster, you'll encounter the same majestic settings immortalized in "The Crown," from the halls of power to the quiet corridors of royal residences. Hear tales of love and loss, duty and sacrifice, as you gain a deeper understanding of the monarchy's enduring legacy.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries
Next, prepare to be dazzled by the extraordinary Queen Elizabeth Gallery, where the stories of Queen Elizabeth II's reign come to life in vivid detail. From priceless artifacts to stunning works of art, each exhibit offers a glimpse into the private world of the monarchy, providing a rare opportunity to connect with history on a personal level. Ascend 50 feet above the main floor of Westminster Abbey to view a collection of extraordinary objects on display, spanning 1,000 years of history, including the coronation chair of Queen Mary II, Queen Elizabeth I’s corset and artifacts from worship and daily life at the abbey.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Big Ben
See up close one of the main architectural icons of London. This truly magnificent Tower will be viewed from the Parliament Square Garden offering spectacular views and terrific photo opportunities of the London’s iconic national timepiece.
30 minutes here
Houses of Parliament
External visit to see the truly magnificent architectural Parliament Buildings will be viewed up close offering spectacular views and terrific photo opportunities.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Buckingham Palace
The last stop of this fulfilled interesting tour is the the Buckingham Palace. Enjoy the exterior visit of this recognisable landmark and home of the British monarch. Listen to your guides fascinating stories about its past and present.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
MEETING-TIME: 15 minutes before departure MEETING PLACE: Westminster Abbey Souvenir Shop, 20 Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3JS MEETING POINT: Meet your guide in front of the Souvenir Shop
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Best of Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey Highlights: Benefit from skip-the line entry to the Abbey & the Queen`s Galleries and see the main highlights of Westminster with guide.
W. Abbey & Change of the Guard
Westminster Highlights: Benefit from skip-the-line entrance to Westminster Abbey and the Queen`s Galleries and see the Chang of the Guard Ceremony.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- LetzGo City Tours GBP
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Westminster hosts many state and Royal functions and is subject to closure at short notice. If necessary, your guide will be able to explain any closures and refocus the tour on the available exhibits or location.
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 24 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
24 verified traveler reviews for Best of Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour of Westminster Abbey!
Our guide was so very knowledgeable and was able to get us into the gardens at Westminster! We offered to forgo Buckingham Palace walk around as we had already toured there. The guide was amazing and it was just the 2 of us on the tour so very personal and professional.
Response from the operator: ¡Qué maravilloso que vuestro guía consiguiera acceso a los jardines de Westminster—eso es local knowledge en acción! El hecho de que pudiera adaptar la visita a vuestros intereses y ofertar alternativas muestra exactamente por qué nuestros guías son expertos tanto en historia como en creatividad logística. Una visita tan personal y profesional es lo que LetzGo City Tours persigue. ¡Gracias por elegirnos!
via Viator
Exceeds Expectations
One of the best tours ever. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her job. We were at bit skeptical about doing a private tour, but realized that it was worth it to get a Blue Badge guide. My only critique is the tour itself. I feel that the outside tour about Buckingham palace should be excluded because it takes away time from being able to take in everything at the abbey. We skipped the part about Buckingham and barely had enough time to make it through both floors of the church as it was. The staff were nice at the church and it was wheelchair accessible, except for the back of the building. The tour had great value for everything that was included. Very thorough!
Response from the operator: It's wonderful to hear the tour exceeded your expectations. We're delighted that your Blue Badge guide's knowledge and enthusiasm made such a strong impression, and that you found the experience to be such great value. Thank you as well for your thoughtful feedback about the itinerary. The Buckingham Palace walking tour is included to provide the wider royal context before visiting Westminster Abbey, but we appreciate that some guests would prefer to spend even longer inside the Abbey itself. We're pleased you were still able to enjoy both levels and found the experience so thorough overall. We hope to welcome you on another LetzGo City Tours experience in the future. The LetzGo City Tours team
via Tripadvisor
Don is the best!
We were the only four on this tour and they didn’t cancel on us. So we had guide Don to ourselves for the time and it was so fantastic. Don was personable and so incredibly knowledgeable. Amazing time for the whole family.
Response from the operator: What a gift to have Don's full attention for your Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace tour—that kind of personalized experience, paired with his deep knowledge and genuine warmth, is exactly what makes LetzGo City Tours special. So glad the whole family got to experience those iconic London landmarks through his eyes. Thank you for choosing us!
via Viator
Loved Westminster Abbey
A wonderful tour of Westminster Abbey. Our tour guy Ben was informative and knowledgeable and helpful with our requests. I definitely recommend this Tour.
Response from the operator: Ben's combination of deep knowledge and genuine attentiveness to what guests need—that's the foundation of the Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace tour. His ability to bring the Abbey's history to life while staying responsive to your questions is exactly what LetzGo City Tours is built around. Thank you for choosing us!
via Tripadvisor
Worst experience ever!
I cried, our experience was disastrous...My guy and I were traveling to Amsterdam and Edinburgh. I realized we would be close to London, and Westminster Abbey was on my bucket list. I am 74 years old.. should do this now! We decided to add a side trip to London for a couple days, booked a flight, room, and a top notch visit to the Abby with Tripadvisor/ Viator. My dream was coming true, I was excited. We waited at the location to meet our guide. No one came. We walked to the other side of the building, was told we had the correct locating for our tour and went back to our previous location. No one came. We called to discover the tour was booked for the day before. We had our e-ticket in hand showing we had the correct day and time. They checked the information to find a mistake had taken place. They offered to book us the next day but we were traveling to Edinburgh early the next morning, our room was booked, too late to cancel. They refunded our tour money. I called once home letting them know what happened in anticipation of receiving some form of compensation. Our airflight and hotel was costly. I received an email saying they would give us a 15% discount on our next booking if used in a short period of time. Because of our trip to London it shortened our time in Edinburgh. Adding to the sting! When I think of this fiasco, my heart is heavy.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing this, and we're sorry to hear your visit to Westminster Abbey didn't go as planned. We take meeting arrangements seriously — guests are provided clear meeting point and time details prior to the tour, and our guides are reliably present and ready at the designated location. We're unable to determine from this account alone what led to the mix-up, but we did take the steps available to us at the time, including refunding the tour and offering a further gesture of goodwill for a future booking. We want future readers to know that this tour is consistently rated 5 stars, with guests regularly praising our guides' knowledge, storytelling and warmth in bringing Westminster Abbey's history to life. We understand how disappointing this was given the significance of the trip, and we hope you'll consider giving the experience another chance in the future. Best wishes for your future travels. The LetzGo City Tours team.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $129 to $159
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 63
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Best of Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Best of Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace cost?
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Prices start at $129 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Best of Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is Best of Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 24 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Best of Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Best of Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Best of Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Best of Westminster Abbey with Upper Gallery & Buckingham Palace start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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