Things to do in Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey made headlines in 2011 Will and Kate tied the knot at the alter at this iconic Gothic church that boasts a history dating back to more than 1000 years. Westminster Abbey has undergone many changes and restorations over the years, but is without question one of London's must-see sights. You can easily spend several hours in this time capsule of British history.
The church's majestic high alter was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and is complete with a Last Supper mosaic is by Antonio Salviati. See the high-backed timber coronation chair commisioned by King Edward in 1296 and has been used by every British monarch since the 14th century for the coronation. Literature buffs will lose themselves among the names of the literary greats buried or commemorated here. Geoffrey Chaucer, Edmund Spenser, Robert Browning and Charles Dickens are among the scribes whose final resting place is here.
Pay your respects to several British monarchs including Queen Elizabeth I and her sister, known as Bloody Mary as well as to the unknown warrior who passed in the battlefield of World War I. Take are not to miss the breathtaking octagon shaped Chapter House, a Medieval structure where the Abbey's original Benedictine monks gathered for prayer. Admire the lavish paintings, sculptures and stained glass windows.
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Westminster Abbey tickets with audio guide
Buy these Westminster Abbey tickets now to explore the gothic architecture for yourself and walk through the halls where monarchs have been crowned.
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Churchill’s war rooms & WWII Westminster semi-private walking tour
Book this WWII walking tour of Westminster, Churchill's War Rooms and Museum to discover 1945 London, war-time secrets and see many iconic sites.
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Royal London guided tour with Changing of the Guard
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Westminster Abbey tickets with audio guide
Buy these Westminster Abbey tickets now to explore the gothic architecture for yourself and walk through the halls where monarchs have been crowned.
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Churchill’s war rooms & WWII Westminster semi-private walking tour
Book this WWII walking tour of Westminster, Churchill's War Rooms and Museum to discover 1945 London, war-time secrets and see many iconic sites.
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Royal London guided tour with Changing of the Guard
Book your Royal London Tour with Changing of the Guard now to discover the history, sights and pomp and ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
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Explore London with The London Pass® and gain free entry to over 80 top attractions, fast track access, a free guidebook and special offers.
London Harry Potter exploration game and tour
Book this London game tour now to go on a magical city walking tour to places where Harry Potter movies were filmed and become a wizard for the day.
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Book this self-guided tour of London now to explore the city at your pace using an app with over 130 points of interest, sights and walking tours.
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Guided tour of Westminster Abbey
Book this guided tour of Westminster Abbey and learn all the secrets of the Abbey from a professional guide, marvel and discover the corners of this famous landmark.
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Self-guided Discovery Walk in London’s Piccadilly Circus and Whitehall
Discover fascinating stories of Piccadilly Circus and Whitehall on this flexible and self-guided local walk. Solve riddles that lead you through the city while learning about its history.
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Escape Tour self-guided, interactive city challenge in London
Discover London in a unique way: find clues and complete the puzzle in an escape app-guided tour!
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Royal London private half-day highlights tour with entrance tickets
Book a private half-day tour to see the best sites in London, including the Crown Jewels. Experience Royal London with skip-the-line tickets to the Tower of London, take a scenic cruise and see Buckingham Palace.
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History of London: City Centre guided tour
Uncover the history of London and visit all the iconic spots on a guided walking tour of the city center and Westminster. Instant online booking with Musement.
Self guided tour with interactive city game of London
Get to know London in a unique and affordable way with this self-guided tour, via the online app.
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