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11.00am – Tour No. WA1100
Westminster Abbey Premium Experience – priority access, guided tour with professional guide and complimentary refreshments in the 14th century Cellarium.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
-Priority access avoiding the queues at the normal visitor entry
-Guided tour with a professional qualified guide
-Enjoy coffee and pastries in the 14th century Cellarium
-See where the coronation of King Charles III took place
-Hear about the remarkable history of the 1,000 year old Abbey
-The recent funeral of Queen Elizabeth II also took place here
-Maximum of 20 passengers per tour.
Their first experience of Westminster Abbey, one of the jewels in London’s crown and a must see for any visitor, is in the 14th century medieval under croft. Originally used by the Benedictine monks to store food and drink – the Cellarium is now a unique restaurant, and you pause here for refreshments.
Following your time enjoying complimentary coffee/tea and pastries, then enter the Abbey through the cloisters in Dean’s yard. The cloister entrance offers priority access and aims to avoid the queues at the north door, which is the main entrance for visitors. This will be followed by a guided tour with their qualified guide.
An architectural masterpiece, Westminster Abbey presents a unique pageant of British history – the shrine of St Edward the confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, and countless memorials to the famous and the great. Your guide will help bring to life this remarkable building where 40 English and British coronations have taken place since 1066.
You will hear about the most recent coronation of Charles III that took place on the 6th May,2023, the marriage of William and Kate – the Prince and Princess of Wales, and also stop briefly to pay your respect and celebrate the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II whose state funeral also took place at the Abbey.
Days of Operation
April- October: Monday – Saturday at 11.00hrs
November – March: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 11.00hrs
No tours on 24-26/12 and 01/01
MEETING POINT: Westminster Abbey Shop
Meet outside the Westminster Abbey Shop, 20 Dean’s Yard, London SW1P 3JS. Your guide will be holding a white ‘Premium Tours’ sign. Please arrive there at least 15 minutes before the starting time you selected. The Abbey shop is located next to the West entrance.
