Guided tours
Guided tours, led by our vergers, are a great way to see the Abbey. School groups and private tour groups are also welcome to visit us.
Verger-guided tours
No one knows the ins and outs and history of Westminster Abbey like our vergers. They lead small tour groups several times a day.
With a verger, you’ll get to see special parts of the Abbey, such as the Tomb of St Edward the Confessor, not accessible to general visitors. The verger will also take you to see Poets' Corner, royal tombs, the Lady Chapel and the nave – and provide an expert commentary.
Space is limited for these tours and commentary is in English only.
Tour times
April to September
Monday-Friday: 10.00am, 10.30am, 11.00am, 2.00pm, 2.30pm
Saturdays: 10.00am, 10.30am, 11.00am
October to March
Monday-Friday: 10.30am, 11.00am, 2.00pm, 2.30pm
Saturday: 10.30am, 11.00am
There will be no verger tours on the afternoon of 23rd December, or on 24th and 25th December.
The first verger tour on 26th December will begin at 10.30am.
How to book
For a verger tour, you’ll pay entry price plus £7.
General admittance tickets to the Abbey can be purchased in advance online but a verger tour can only booked when you arrive at the Abbey.
Other options
Multimedia guide
You receive a free multimedia guide when you visit the Abbey during normal opening hours (excluding Wednesday Lates and Highlights Tour). Available in 14 languages, the guide includes a BSL tour and a tour for visitors with sight loss. Download it as an app to your phone or mobile device to access bonus tour content.
Download your guide
Group visits
Private tour groups of up to 30 can visit the Abbey when accompanied by a Blue Badge Tourist Guide. These are specialist guides who offer private tours and will charge a separate fee.
Bring a group to the AbbeyUK Primary and Secondary Schools
Our education department offers workshops, guided tours and special events during term-time for students from EYFS to KS5. We cover many parts of the curriculum, including the arts, STEM, history and RE.
Learning for your classOverseas schools and universities
We welcome overseas school and university groups for self-led tours on Mondays to Fridays from September to July. In August, all overseas school groups will need to visit with a Blue Badge Guide.
Plan a visit
