Westminster Abbey Tour and optional visit to Houses of Parliament in London | La Vacanza Travel

Westminster Abbey Tour and optional visit to Houses of Parliament in London

Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, London
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  • 2 to 4 hours
  • London
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Get to grips with Britain’s royal and political history on this tour of Westminster Abbey and if you select the option, to the Houses of Parliament. Step inside the famous Gothic abbey, which has been the setting for almost all English coronations since William the Conqueror’s crowning in 1066, along with many other royal occasions including Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding. If you have select the option you will get  into the British political system with a panoramic guided tour of the House of Lords and Houses of Commons. For a more complete experience select the option that includes the entrance to the Houses of Parliament.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England

Meet your guide at the entrance to Westminster Abbey at 09:15 AM, and then look inside the historic monument to stand in the footsteps of kings and queens. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been held in the abbey, as have many royal weddings, including that of Prince William to Kate Middleton in 2011.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England

Then, take a panoramic tour of the Houses of Parliament and pass the Elizabeth Tower where the famous Big Ben bell chimes every quarter hour. Learn about the role of MPs who sit in the House of Commons and the function of the House of Lords.


Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Big Ben, Parliament Sqaure Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England

ear how, and why, the Elizabeth Tower and its great clock and iconic bell were built. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, the Palace of Westminster (the official name of the Houses of Parliament) boasts an ostentatious façade with golden spires and statues of kings that reflect in the River Thames. Listen as your guide explains the history of the building, from the first medieval clock tower built in the old Palace of Westminster, to the design and construction of the present Elizabeth Tower.


Inclusions
  • Professional English guide inside the Westminster Abbey
  • Ticket to Westminster Abbey (if you choose the option)
  • Panoramic tour around the Parliament (if you choose this option)
  • Ticket to the Parliament (if you choose this option)
  • Audio guide in different languages inside the Parliament (if you choose this option)
  • Entry/Admission - Westminster Abbey
  • Entry/Admission - Houses of Parliament

Exclusions
  • Live commentary inside the Parliament
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Souvenirs
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please note that there are three differents options with different inclusions (check which one you have choosen)
  • Kindly remind that Westminster Abbey can close due to private events and giving short notice
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Westminster Abbey Shop, 20 Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3JS, UK


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 to 4 hours


User's Reviews

Mark_C

16 Apr, 2024

Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor She brought everything to life for us

Anita_H

24 Mar, 2024

An excellent guide who brought so many stories related to the Abbey to life. The guide had so much knowledge of the history.

W1499HLralphl

17 Mar, 2024

This booking was an unmitigated disaster. I arrived with my family on time for the “Parliament only” tour booked at a cost of over $231. The instructions on the app as to meeting location and details were vague. Nevertheless we arrived at the address indicated 15 minutes before the 11:30 start time. No one was there from La Vacanza Travel or Amigo, the local operator. We asked everyone who looked official; no one could help. After striking out at Westminster Abbey it was suggested we go to Parliament - we did. We were denied entrance there as well and sent back to the front of Westminster Abbey. Still no one was there with any information. I used the app help function to text for help three times. No response, even now a day and a half later. I called several numbers. No answer. We searched the web on our phones for help. None. There was ZERO assistance of any sort after more than an hour. We left, stranded and demoralized, knowing also that there is no other day or time available to get into Parliament. One official we spoke to, who looked at our booking info on our app said, “It’s just an app. Not a real company.” And so it is. What a scam you run. It looks all pretty and inviting on the screen, but there’s no there there. You must be owned by some faceless private equity outfit. I contacted American Express — through which I paid, and which has real people to speak with — and had them deny payment to you. Never again.

Ralph_L

17 Mar, 2024

This “tour” was an unmitigated disaster. No one showed to greet us at the designated location. The app details were unhelpful. We walked round and round for an hour looking for a guide or help. None. We texted and called repeatedly. Nothing. (I have screenshots.) We explored every option to reach a live person. No one. One day later, and there is still no acknowledgement of the failure. Only American Express could help - we challenged the $231 charge. La Vacanza Travel- never, ever again.

Leon_R

11 Feb, 2024

Jane was the best hostess! She was recognized throughout the tour by her colleagues and was so knowledgeable. She shared so much and made our tour very interesting.

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