Greater London Trip Overview
Step into the heart of the British democracy with the only fully-guided visit through Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. With an expert guide and small group, this an intimate and informative way to visit London’s most exclusive building.
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Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Step into the heart of the British democracy with the only fully-guided visit through Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. With an expert guide and small group, this an intimate and informative way to visit London’s most exclusive building.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean’s Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
Your day begins with a skip-the-line entry into Westminster Abbey, the most serene time to see Britain’s most cherished church. With roots dating back over 1,000 years, this Gothic masterpiece is the traditional coronation site and burial ground of kings and queens, along with national heroes like Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and William Wilberforce. On your visit, you’ll learn from a local expert guide how the British monarchy helped shape the country’s conversion to democracy, as well as a few interesting tidbits about Winston Churchill, one of the only non-royals to ever lay in state in the Abbey after his death.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3BD England
Parliament Square
Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
Next, you’ll head into the engine room of British democracy; the Chamber of the House of Commons, where Britain’s elected Members of Parliament come to face off (literally) over how to run the country. Here you’ll see the lines that may or may not have spawned the phrase ‘toe the line’, and learn about the centuries-old ceremonies that keep this modern legislative body firmly connected to its ancient past – including why this is the only room in England that the Queen is not allowed to enter.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Walks, London England
Take Walks
