The only tour here that includes tickets to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries, with a Blue Badge guide.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before, according to the listing
- Duration3 hours
- Starting timesShown for your date when you check availability; meet 15 minutes before
- LanguagesEnglish
This VIP Westminster Abbey tour costs $179 per person and is the only product on this site that includes tickets to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries, the museum in the Abbey's triforium high above the floor. A Blue Badge guide takes you in through skip-the-line entry, round the Abbey and the Cloisters, and up to the Galleries, then on an outside visit past Big Ben, Parliament and Buckingham Palace. It lasts 3 hours, runs in English, and is limited to 20 people. It rates 4.7 from 18 reviews on GetYourGuide, so the rating rests on few visits. Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
Book Westminster Abbey TicketsKey facts
guided-tour-vip- Duration
- 3 hours
- Starts
- Shown for your date when you check availability; meet 15 minutes before
- Meeting point
- In front of the Westminster Abbey shop, 15 minutes before the start; late arrivals cannot join
- Price
- $179 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Languages
- English
- Group size
- Up to 20
- Accessibility
- Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are not recommended, according to the listing. The Galleries themselves have a lift.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, according to the listing
Included
- ✓ Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey
- ✓ Tickets to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
- ✓ The Cloisters
- ✓ Blue Badge guide
- ✓ Outside visit of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Not included
- ✗ Entrance to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace
- ✗ Gratuities
- ✗ Hotel pick-up and transport
- ✗ Food and drinks
Meeting point
20 Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3JS, UK
Nearest transit: Westminster or St James's Park Underground stations
What the Galleries add
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries sit in the 13th-century triforium, reached by 108 steps or a lift in the Weston Tower. They hold more than 300 objects, among them the Liber Regalis, the funeral effigies of kings and queens, the Westminster Retable, England's oldest surviving altarpiece, and the marriage licence of the Prince and Princess of Wales. The standard ticket does not include them; on your own you would buy a separate £5 timed ticket. See the Galleries guide for more.
The tour, step by step
You meet the guide in front of the Abbey shop in Dean's Yard, enter with skip-the-line tickets and tour the Abbey and the Cloisters, then go up to the Galleries. Photography is not allowed in the Galleries. The tour then leaves the Abbey for an outside visit of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Bridge and Buckingham Palace; the Changing of the Guard is an optional upgrade. You do not enter any of those buildings on this tour.
Is it a private tour?
No. It is a small-group tour of up to 20 people with one Blue Badge guide. For a private guide inside the Abbey, the skip-the-line guided tour sells private options of 2 to 5.5 hours, but without the Galleries; you could add the £5 Galleries ticket at the Abbey afterwards while the Galleries are open (last entry 2:00pm on weekdays).
What reviewers say
With only 18 reviews, read the rating with care. Six of the 10 latest reviews praise the guide by name. One three-star review says the group was not taken to Buckingham Palace or Big Ben as the description promised, so ask the guide at the start how much time the outside part will get.
Rules for the day
Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals cannot join and missed tours are not refunded. Large bags, luggage, baby strollers and non-folding wheelchairs are not allowed. Wear comfortable shoes for uneven surfaces, and note that under-18s must be with an adult.
| Option | Price | Galleries | Guide | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This VIP tour | $179 | Included | Blue Badge | Up to 20 |
| Abbey ticket + Galleries ticket | £32 + £5 (about $49) | Included | Multimedia guide | On your own |
| Skip-the-line guided tour | From $100 | Not included | Licensed guide | Private or up to 20 |
What reviewers consistently say
- 6 of the 10 latest reviews praise the guide by name
- 1 of the 10 latest reviews says the group did not visit Buckingham Palace or Big Ben as described
Who should not book this
- Wheelchair and scooter users
- Families with strollers
- Anyone who wants a private tour
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Westminster Abbey Tour with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
From$179per person
Check availabilityHow to book
Pick a date and time and pay; meet in front of the Abbey shop in Dean's Yard 15 minutes before the start. 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 there a tour of Westminster Abbey that includes the Galleries?
Yes, this one: it includes tickets to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries with a Blue Badge guide, for $179.
Is this a private tour?
No. It is a small-group tour limited to 20 people.
Can I take photos in the Galleries?
No. The Abbey does not allow photography in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
Do you go inside Buckingham Palace?
No. Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Parliament are seen from outside only.
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