Guided tours
Guided tours are a great way to explore the Abbey. No one knows the ins and outs and history of Westminster Abbey like our staff.
Upcoming guided tours
Experience the Abbey with one of our unforgettable guided tours, uncovering hidden spaces and hidden stories.
Tour: Memorials and memory
15th - 28th October 2026 (selected dates)
2:00pm - 3:15pm
The Abbey
£11.55 (including £1.55 booking fee)
Tour: Abbey unlocked
6th - 29th October 2026
The Abbey
£150. Tickets will be released on Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 2:00pm BST.
Tour: Medieval monastery
2nd - 23rd November 2026
Times vary
The Abbey
£47 (including general admission)
Tour: Abbey unlocked
3rd - 24th November 2026
8:30am - 10:00am
The Abbey
£150. Tickets will be released on Thursday 24th September 2026 at 2:00pm BST.
Tour: Memorials and memory
4th & 26th November 2026 (selected dates)
2:00pm - 3:15pm
The Abbey
£11.55 (including £1.55 booking fee)
Verger guided tours
With a verger, you’ll get to see special parts of the Abbey, such as the Tomb of St Edward the Confessor, not accessible to general visitors. The verger will also take you to see Poets' Corner, royal tombs, the Lady Chapel and the nave – and provide an expert commentary.
Space is limited to 20 people for these tours and commentary is in English only. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes.
Availability
Tours run Monday - Saturday.
You can contact us 24 hours in advance to find out what times tours will take place by calling 020 7222 5152 Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. You cannot book tours via this phone number.
Prices and how to book
For a verger tour, you’ll pay the Abbey entry price plus £10.
General admittance tickets to the Abbey can be purchased in advance online but a verger tour can only be booked when you arrive at the Abbey.
When booking your tickets to the Abbey, please try to book your entry slot 30 minutes or so before the tour is due to start.
Visiting
Families
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School visits
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Community
Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for groups under the age of 25 to explore big questions.
Group visits
Make the most of your visit and find out everything you need to know for exploring the Abbey.
Purcell Club tours
Led by former Choristers of Westminster Abbey, book a musical tour of Westminster Abbey. These tours are available for group bookings only taking place on limited dates throughout the year. Please note that all enquiries and bookings are handled by the Purcell Club who run these tours by kind permission of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
