Cathedral Tours in London: 12 That Live Up to the Photographs

1.Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11,254 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Explore Westminster Abbey at your own pace with a multimedia guide in 12 languages. See the Coronation Chair, royal tombs, Gothic details, and Poets' Corner. Allow about two hours, arrive at the North Green ticket office, and remember that this ticket does not skip the entry line or include a live guide.

“An Amazing place to visit, which I would highly recommend. So much to see, full of history and beautiful architecture, and could have spend double the amount of time in there looking around. I bought the basic entry ticket which was fine, but I wish I had paid extra for the guided tour as much of the writing on the tombs was in Latin. Would definitely visit again as there was so much to see.”

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2.St Paul’s Cathedral Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,813 reviews · 1 day · from $36Best value

Visit St Paul’s Cathedral for one day with access to the cathedral floor, crypt, and dome galleries. Use the touchscreen guide in nine languages, register for a free floor and crypt tour, and climb 528 steps to the Golden Gallery for wide London views. Bring ID if using a child, student, or senior ticket.

“Fantastic, worth every penny, and well worth the visit”

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3.Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,170 reviews · from $101

Spend four hours with a licensed Blue Badge guide at Westminster Abbey and around royal London. See Big Ben and Parliament from outside, follow the route to Buckingham Palace, and hear stories of coronations, politics, and royal life. Groups are capped at 20, with tours offered in English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish.

“Great guide. Was a bit long but lots of information.”

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4.Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,282 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $122Top rated

Start at The Ritz London and walk through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Big Ben, and Parliament Square. Your guide, often praised guides such as Ash, Ashley, Will, or Mark, handles the route and stories. After about three hours outside, enter Westminster Abbey independently with a pre-booked ticket and audio guide.

“The tour covered a lot of ground and was definitely worth doing. Our guide - Ash - was very high-energy, funny and engaging. He definitely made the dry material of royal deeds more entertaining.”

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5.Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,213 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Follow a Blue Badge guide through Westminster, past Big Ben, Parliament, St. James’s Park, and Buckingham Palace. Choose four hours with a guided Westminster Abbey visit, or three hours with an Abbey self-visit and possible organ recital, evensong, or mass. Expect about 3.2 kilometers of walking.

“Natasha was outstanding! We take a lot of tours and she is at the very top of any guide we have ever had. Tells fantastic stories. Literally got us into Westminster Abbey as the very first guest and had it to ourselves for a few minutes Great job!!”

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6.St Paul’s Cathedral Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,087 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $37

Enter St Paul’s Cathedral with admission secured, then explore five levels at your own pace. Use the multimedia guide in English or other languages, or register on arrival for a free guided talk. Allow at least three hours if you want the cathedral floor, Whispering Gallery, Stone Gallery, and Golden Gallery.

“We never got our tickets from viator though the charge went through on American Express. We filed a claim to cancel the charge.”

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7.Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 949 reviews · 5 hours · from $91

Meet at The Ritz London for a guided walk through Green Park, Pall Mall, Westminster, and Trafalgar Square. You’ll see Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament, Horse Guards Parade, and Downing Street, then enter Westminster Abbey with a pre-booked ticket. Guides such as Will, Ash, Chris, and Ari are known for lively stories and sharp local tips.

“We enjoyed learning interesting facts that weren’t well known. We wish we had gotten a closer look at Buckingham palace.”

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8.Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket Including Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 661 reviews · from $41

Enter Westminster Abbey with a timed mobile ticket and explore at your own pace using a multimedia guide in 14 languages. See royal tombs, the coronation chair, Poet’s Corner, and Gothic chapels. Allow two to three hours, arrive early, and remember that the Diamond Jubilee Galleries cost extra.

“To just say this is a beautiful place doesn't do it justice. The architecture is incredible. There are also notable persons buried here.”

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9.Westminster Abbey Skip-the-line Entry & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 368 reviews · 2 - 5.5 hours · from $106

Explore Westminster Abbey with a licensed guide such as Lucy, Natasha, or Mila, then choose a wider walk to Big Ben, Parliament, St. Margaret’s Church, and Buckingham Palace. Private options run 2 to 5.5 hours, with multilingual guiding and optional car transfers. The 4-hour English group tour is limited to 20 people.

“Phil is literally the best guide you could ever wish for, what a delight it has been to learn a little more about beautiful London from his experience! Westminster Abby is absolutely gorgeous, there is so much to see and so much to learn about it. If you are into history or just facinating architecture, the abby is your place to be. But that wasnt all! Phil is able to tell you something about practically every corner stone of London, making the royal walk feel like your favorite schooltrip through the busy streets. We highly recommened this tour!”

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10.Skip the Line Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $193

Spend about 3 hours and 45 minutes exploring Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament with separate English-speaking guides. You’ll see royal tombs, coronation spaces, Westminster Hall, and both parliamentary chambers. Headsets help in crowded rooms, and the small group is capped at 20 people.

“This was my husband’s first time through Westminster, though my 2nd. I did the audio guide my first time, however. I can say this made this experience sooo much more enjoyable! Our guide, Matt Ware, was not only knowledgeable, but seemed to thoroughly enjoy sharing what he knew, which is always infectious. He knew his history, had great tips on the best photo ops, had interesting lore to share, and mixed in humor here and there to make it all more enjoyable.”

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11.Skip-the-Line London Westminster Abbey Guided Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 135 reviews · 4 hours · from $107

Spend four hours exploring Westminster in German with a Blue Badge Guide such as Margherita, Howard, or Irina. You’ll enter Westminster Abbey with priority group access, then walk past Big Ben, Parliament, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, and St James’s Palace. Expect up to 20 people, plenty of walking, and no interior visits to the palace or Big Ben.

“Eine sehr interessante Führung durch die Westminster Abbey, zum Buckingham Palace und weiter zum Picadilly Circus. Unser Guide Howard hat auf interessante und charmante Art durch den Nachmittag geführt.”

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12.London Westminster Abbey French Tour with Fast-Track Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 4 hours · from $107

Spend four hours walking through Westminster with a French-speaking Blue Badge guide. Visit Westminster Abbey with priority group entry, then see Big Ben, Parliament, St. James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, and Jermyn Street. Guides such as Richard and Chantal are praised for clear history and lively royal anecdotes.

“Visite extrêmement intéressante ! Notre guide a été parfait. Il nous a apporté plein d'informations sur l'histoire et la culture de l'Angleterre et il a aussi su passer à des chapitres plus "glamour " sur la vie des acteurs de la royauté. Nous n'avons pas vu le temps passer (4h!). Un grand merci !”

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