Tour: Hidden Highlights
Explore behind the scenes of Westminster Abbey on a guided tour of areas not usually open to the public.
On this 75-minute tour, you’ll discover 1,000 years of stories across rarely visited spaces, and see where history happens, including:
- The Jerusalem Chamber, a medieval room where Henry IV died in 1413
- College Hall, the oldest continuously used dining room in London
- The Library, formerly part of the monks’ dormitory with a magnificent 15th-century oak roof
- The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, located in the triforium and displaying many of the Abbey’s treasures
Available dates
Monday 13th July - 10:00am
Wednesday 15th July - 10:00am and 12:30pm
Friday 17th July - 10:00am and 12:30pm
Saturday 18th July - 10:00am
Monday 20th July - 10:00am
Tuesday 21st July - 10:00am and 12:30pm
Wednesday 22nd July - 10:00am and 12:30pm
Friday 24th July - 10:00am and 12:30pm
Saturday 25th July - 10:00am and 12:30pm
Monday 27th July - 10:00am and 12:30pm
Tuesday 28th July - 10:00am and 12:30pm
Wednesday 29th July - 10:00am and 12:30pm
Friday 31st July - 10:00am and 12:30pm
Ticketing information
There is a maximum of 15 people per tour. This tour is in English only. This tour includes access to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, and you do not need to book separate tickets for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
What you need to book for this event
General admission to the Abbey
How to book
Choose your preferred date from the list above.
Select 'Book Abbey and Hidden Highlights tour tickets' and enter your chosen date and time (the time slot must be before or the same time as the tour time slot) and select your general admission tickets.
You will then be prompted to book tickets for the Hidden Highlights tour, if available.
If you are interested in the 12:30pm tour
If you would like to look around the rest of the Abbey during your visit, then we recommend you do so before you take part in the tour. This is to allow you enough time to see as much as possible.
Age suitability
This event is for adults and young people over the age of 10.
Access and security
Please have your ticket ready to show our staff (either printed or on your mobile phone).
On your arrival, your bag will be searched and we ask you not to bring any large items with you (for example suitcases, large backpacks or folding bicycles) as these will not be allowed inside and we are unable to store them for you.
The Abbey has uneven floors and parts of the tour may only be accessible up a flight of steps, so we recommend you wear sensible footwear. Some areas on this tour are not wheelchair accessible, please consider this carefully when booking.
The Abbey is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events for all. If you have any access requirements or questions about your visit, please contact us when booking. [email protected]
Filming and photography
Please note that filming and sound recording are not permitted at the Abbey. See our photography policy for more information.
