Royal church in Westminster
The best Westminster Abbey tickets
The official entrance ticket, Abbey tours with the Changing of the Guard, a Westminster walk with skip-the-line entry and a sightseeing tour with admission: here is which to book, with honest advice on crowds inside, lines at the door, and whether the price is fair.
See our 5 picks
Yes, you need a ticket to visit Westminster Abbey, and booking online is best. The entrance ticket here is from €38 with free cancellation. The Abbey is closed to sightseers on Sundays.
Plan about 2 hours inside. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 5 picks for Westminster Abbey
The Abbey's own ticket first, then three guided tours and a backup entry ticket. All five have free cancellation.
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from €38 per person Our top pick 2 hours 4.6 (14,642) reviews on GetYourGuide
Westminster Abbey entrance ticket
The Abbey's own ticket, sold through GetYourGuide. It includes a multimedia guide. You see the Coronation Chair and Poets' Corner at your own pace.
Best for Most visitors
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from €55 per person 3 hours 4.9 (9) reviews on GetYourGuide
Abbey tour and the Changing of the Guard
A 3-hour tour with a Blue Badge guide. You get timed entry and a guided visit of the Abbey. Then you watch the Changing of the Guard and walk through St James's Park.
Best for First-timers who want a guide for both
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from €90 per person 5 hours 5.0 (8) reviews on GetYourGuide
Westminster walk with skip-the-line Abbey entry
A 5-hour day: a 3-hour walk past 20 sights, then timed entry to the Abbey. The guards are on the route on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Best for Visitors who want a full guided day
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from €78 per person 3 hours 5.0 (3) reviews on GetYourGuide
Westminster sightseeing tour with Abbey admission
A 3-hour small-group walk, up to 15 people, with an Abbey ticket and audio guide. The guide speaks Spanish. Express entry is not included, so expect a line.
Best for Spanish speakers
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from €55 per person 3 hours New, no reviews yet
Westminster Abbey entry with multimedia guide
A backup if the Abbey's own ticket is sold out. Entry to the Abbey with a multimedia guide. The guide is not available for Wednesday Lates. It is new, with no reviews yet.
Best for Backup if the first ticket is sold out
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Westminster Abbey tickets compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Abbey entrance ticket | €38 per person | 2 hours | Most visitors | Sold by Westminster Abbey itself, with 4.6 from 14,642 reviews and free cancellation. |
| Abbey tour and the Changing of the Guard | €55 per person | 3 hours | First-timers who want a guide for both | A guided Abbey visit plus the guards, with 4.9 from 9 reviews so far. |
| Westminster walk with skip-the-line Abbey entry | €90 per person | 5 hours | Visitors who want a full guided day | The most sights in one booking, with 5.0 from 8 reviews so far. |
| Westminster sightseeing tour with Abbey admission | €78 per person | 3 hours | Spanish speakers | The only pick with a Spanish-speaking guide, with 5.0 from 3 reviews so far. |
| Westminster Abbey entry with multimedia guide | €55 per person | 3 hours | Backup if the first ticket is sold out | Listed for choice, but the same entry costs less in the first pick. |
Westminster Abbey entrance ticket
€38 per person2 hours 4.6 (14,642)
Details
- Who it suits
- Most visitors
- Why we picked it
- Sold by Westminster Abbey itself, with 4.6 from 14,642 reviews and free cancellation.
Abbey tour and the Changing of the Guard
€55 per person3 hours 4.9 (9)
Details
- Who it suits
- First-timers who want a guide for both
- Why we picked it
- A guided Abbey visit plus the guards, with 4.9 from 9 reviews so far.
Westminster walk with skip-the-line Abbey entry
€90 per person5 hours 5.0 (8)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want a full guided day
- Why we picked it
- The most sights in one booking, with 5.0 from 8 reviews so far.
Westminster sightseeing tour with Abbey admission
€78 per person3 hours 5.0 (3)
Details
- Who it suits
- Spanish speakers
- Why we picked it
- The only pick with a Spanish-speaking guide, with 5.0 from 3 reviews so far.
Westminster Abbey entry with multimedia guide
€55 per person3 hoursNew, no reviews yet
Details
- Who it suits
- Backup if the first ticket is sold out
- Why we picked it
- Listed for choice, but the same entry costs less in the first pick.
- Small group: Westminster sightseeing tour with Abbey admission, max 15.
- None of the 5 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- All 5 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Westminster Abbey tickets: online or at the door
Book online. The Abbey lets people in by capacity and highly recommends booking ahead at busy times.
Book it the way you would book Tower of London tickets: online, before your trip. The Abbey lists no different price for the door.
An online ticket can be turned into a free annual pass for three visits, the Abbey says.
How much are Westminster Abbey tickets?
An adult ticket is £32 on the official site. On GetYourGuide, the Abbey's own ticket is from €38 with free cancellation.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £32 |
| 65 and over, and students | £29 |
| Child (6 to 17) | £14 |
| Family (1 adult and 1 child) | £32 |
| Under 6 | Free |
Free and cheaper entry
Some visitors get in free. These include registered disabled visitors with a companion, and UK Armed Forces and veterans. NHS staff get one free ticket.
Cheaper tickets on Universal Credit
People on Universal Credit pay £1 for an adult or family ticket.
Are there 2-for-1 tickets?
The Abbey's site mentions National Rail 2-for-1 offers. They cannot be booked ahead, so check the rules before you go.
Westminster Abbey tour or ticket only
For most people, the ticket alone is enough. It includes a multimedia guide, and you set your own pace.
A tour suits you if you want a live guide and other sights too. The Changing of the Guard tour adds the guards and St James's Park. Read more on Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard.
Your ticket also covers the Cloisters, the Chapter House and the Pyx Chamber. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries cost extra; you buy that on arrival.
The best time to visit
Visit on a weekday if you can, as the hours are longest. From Monday to Friday, the Abbey opens 9.30am to 4.30pm, with last entry at 3.30pm.
On Saturdays it opens 9.00am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 3.00pm. On Sundays it is open only for services.
The Abbey is a working church, so it can close at short notice. Check the Abbey's site on the day you go.
Going to a service
Daily services are free to attend. Evensong is normally at 5pm on weekdays and 3pm on Sundays.
Around the Abbey
Parliament stands right across the road. London Parliament tours take you inside the Houses of Parliament on selected dates.
The Churchill War Rooms are also in Westminster. They make a good second stop on the same day.
Before you book
Free cancellation on all five
Every pick shows free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Check the exact cut-off on the listing.
Small bags only
Bags larger than cabin size (55 × 40 × 20 cm) are not allowed. There is security at every door. Left luggage is at Victoria station.
Find the start
The Changing of the Guard tour meets at the Abraham Lincoln statue in Parliament Square. The Westminster walk meets at 150 Piccadilly.
Getting there
Westminster Tube station is about 4 minutes away on foot. St James's Park station is about 6 minutes. See getting around London.
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