Houses of Parliament & Big Ben: Recommended tours & tickets

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.

Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are two of London’s highlight landmarks—and on this tour, you’ll have special access to both. Skip the line at Westminster Abbey and head inside the soaring church, where your guide will share facts about its royal history. Next, you’ll have the rare opportunity to explore parts of the interior of the Houses of Parliament, which is frequently off-limits to the public.

We want your experience with us to be friendly and personal so we only take small groups. 12 people maximum. We stay off the beaten track and are not in a rush. We are all professionally qualified London Blue Badge guides, so have a wealth of stories, quirky facts and also personal recommendations to share. We have all been guiding for many years including inside Parliament. You are in good hands. Three of us own the company and do most of the tours.