The standard way in: a timed slot, the multimedia guide, and the Abbey at your own pace.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before, according to the listing
- DurationAbout 2 hours
- Starting timesTimed slots from 9:30am; last admission 3:30pm (3:00pm on Saturdays)
- LanguagesMultimedia guide in 14 languages
The Westminster Abbey entrance ticket costs $43 per person and gets you a timed entry slot to the Abbey plus the multimedia guide, which the Abbey offers in 14 languages. The listing names Westminster Abbey itself as the provider, and the price matches the Abbey's own £32 adult fare. You walk the visitor route at your own pace: the nave, the Coronation Chair, the royal tombs, Poets' Corner and the Cloisters. Plan on about 2 hours. It is not a skip-the-line ticket, so expect a security queue at the North Door. Unlike tickets bought on the Abbey's website, this one can be cancelled free up to 24 hours ahead.
Book Westminster Abbey TicketsKey facts
entry-ticket- Duration
- About 2 hours
- Starts
- Timed slots from 9:30am; last admission 3:30pm (3:00pm on Saturdays)
- Meeting point
- Show your voucher at the ticket office at the North Door entrance, on the North Green
- Price
- $43 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Languages
- Multimedia guide in 14 languages
- Accessibility
- Step-free entry by the North Door; free manual wheelchairs from an Abbey Marshal. Some chapels, including the Lady Chapel, are up steps.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, according to the listing
Included
- ✓ Timed entry ticket to Westminster Abbey
- ✓ Multimedia guide for each visitor
- ✓ The Cloisters, Chapter House and Pyx Chamber on the visitor route
Not included
- ✗ Live guide
- ✗ Skip-the-line entry
- ✗ The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries (separate £5 ticket)
- ✗ Verger-led tour (£10 extra, booked at the Abbey)
Meeting point
Parliament Square, London SW1P 3JX, UK
Nearest transit: Westminster Underground station (Jubilee, District and Circle lines), about 4 minutes on foot
What the ticket gets you
The ticket is one timed entry to the Abbey's sightseeing route plus a multimedia guide for each visitor. The route takes in the nave, the Quire, the Coronation Chair, the royal tombs in the Lady Chapel, Poets' Corner, and the Cloisters, Chapter House and Pyx Chamber, which the Abbey lists under general admission. The guide's commentary comes in 14 languages, from English and Spanish to Japanese, Chinese and Arabic, and there is an audio-described version and a British Sign Language version.
How entry works on the day
Go to the North Door on Parliament Square and show the voucher at the ticket office on the North Green. Every door has walk-through security and bag checks, and this ticket does not skip that line: the listing itself warns there may be a long queue. Arrive a little before your slot. Bags larger than 40 x 30 x 20 cm are not allowed and there is no left luggage, so leave suitcases at your hotel or at Victoria or Charing Cross station.
What costs extra
Two things are not in the ticket. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries, 108 steps or a lift above the floor, need a separate timed ticket at £5 for adults, free for 17 and under; buy it with your Abbey ticket. A verger-led tour, about 90 minutes and into areas such as the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor, costs £10 on top and can only be booked at the Abbey on arrival. If you want a guide from the start, look at the skip-the-line guided tour.
Price against the Abbey's own ticket
The price is the same: the Abbey charges £32 for an adult, about $43, on its own website, with no booking fee. The difference is the terms. Tickets bought from the Abbey are non-refundable and can be upgraded to an annual pass; this listing has free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead but cannot be upgraded. Reduced fares (£29 for 65+ and students, £14 for children 6 to 17, under-6s free) are on the Abbey's site.
When to book a slot
The quietest time, according to the Abbey, is a weekday morning, especially Tuesday to Thursday soon after the 9:30am opening. Late mornings, early afternoons, Saturdays and school holidays are the busiest. The Abbey is closed to sightseeing on Sundays and sometimes closes at short notice for services; if a closure hits your booking, the listing says you get a full refund.
| Option | Price | Guide | Skip the line | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This entrance ticket | $43 | Multimedia guide | No | Free up to 24 h |
| Abbey's own website | £32 (about $43) | Multimedia guide | No | Non-refundable |
| Skip-the-line guided tour | From $100 | Licensed guide | Group entrance | Free up to 24 h |
| Abbey + Big Ben + Buckingham walk (4 h) | From $44 | Blue Badge guide | Group entrance | Free up to 24 h |
| Evensong or another service | Free | None | Great West Door | No ticket |
What reviewers consistently say
- 4 of the 10 latest reviews praise the building, its tombs and its history
- 2 of the 10 latest reviews say exchanging the voucher was easy
- 2 of the 10 latest reviews like the audio guide and the own-pace visit
- 1 of the 10 latest reviews says to allow close to two hours
- 1 of the 10 latest reviews recommends adding a verger tour at the desk
Who should not book this
- Visitors who want a live guide: book a guided tour instead
- Anyone who wants to skip the security queue
- A Sunday visit: the Abbey is open only for worship
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- Multimedia guide or live guide included
How to book
Pick your date and time slot, pay, and take the voucher on your phone to the ticket office at the North Door. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the audio guide included?
Yes. Every visitor gets the Abbey's multimedia guide, with commentary in 14 languages.
Is this a skip-the-line ticket?
No. The listing says there may be a long line to enter. You still go through security at the North Door. Guided tours use the priority group entrance.
Does it include the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries?
No. The Galleries need a separate timed ticket, £5 for adults and free for 17 and under.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free up to 24 hours before your slot on this listing. Tickets bought on the Abbey's own website are non-refundable.
Can I use it on a Sunday?
No. On Sundays the Abbey is open for worship only, with no sightseeing visits.
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