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.

Photograph of His Majesty King Charles III's coronation in 2023 within Westminster Abbey

Tour: Coronations

1st - 28th September 2026

The Abbey
£15

Photograph of people on a tour group looking and taking photographs near a stone wall in Westminster Abbey

Tour: Medieval monastery

2nd - 31st October 2026

Times vary
The Abbey
£15

Tour: Abbey unlocked

Tour: Abbey unlocked

6th - 29th October 2026

8:30am - 10:00am
The Abbey
£150. Tickets will be released on Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 2:00pm BST.

Photograph of adult leading a tour group in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey

Tour: Memorials and memory

15th - 28th October 2026 (selected dates)

2:00pm - 3:15pm
The Abbey
£10

The High Alar in the Abbey and the east end of the church from an aerial view

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.

Photograph of adult leading a tour group in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey

Tour: Memorials and memory

4th & 26th November 2026 (selected dates)

2:00pm - 3:15pm
The Abbey
£10

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 7654 4832, 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.

Photograph of Purcell within a stained-glass window at Westminster 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.