About this tour
Your Blue Badge guide meets you outside Westminster Abbey and whisks you straight past ticket queues into this thousand-year-old church. Over 2.5 hours, your guide shapes the tour around what captivates your family—whether that's royal tombs, medieval stonework or the stories of coronations past. After exploring the Abbey's interior, you'll walk the Westminster neighbourhood to spot Parliament, Big Ben and St. James Park from the outside, building a fuller picture of London's political and spiritual heart.
Highlights
- Skip admission queues with fast-track entry to Westminster Abbey
- Private guide tailors pace and stories to your children's interests
- See coronation chairs, royal graves, and medieval craftsmanship up close
- Walk past Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in Westminster
- Stroll through St. James Park as part of the route
What to expect
You'll meet your accredited guide outside the Abbey entrance and go straight in whilst other visitors queue. Inside, expect narrow aisles, uneven stone floors and low doorways in some chapels—the Abbey wasn't designed for modern comfort. Your guide will point out tombs, explain which monarchs were crowned here, and answer questions your kids raise. The Abbey can feel dimly lit in certain sections. After an hour or so inside, you'll emerge for a walking tour of the surrounding streets, taking in Parliament's gothic architecture and the open space of St. James Park. The whole outing involves steady walking and climbing steps.
Good to know
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes—the flooring is genuinely uneven and worn. Bring warm layers, especially in winter months. Wheelchairs cannot access all areas of the Abbey. Service animals are welcome. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point; public transport links are nearby.
Frequently asked
- How long does Skip-the-line London Westminster Abbey and City of Westminster Kid-Friendly Tour take?
- Skip-the-line London Westminster Abbey and City of Westminster Kid-Friendly Tour runs for approximately 2h 30m.
- How much does Skip-the-line London Westminster Abbey and City of Westminster Kid-Friendly Tour cost?
- Prices start from GBP $246 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Skip-the-line London Westminster Abbey and City of Westminster Kid-Friendly Tour run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Skip-the-line London Westminster Abbey and City of Westminster Kid-Friendly Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.