We spent an enjoyable day with Imogen, who was knowledgeable beyond imagination. It was wonderful to see places and things so familiar from stories and television,with someone to color the scene with history and (with due reverence, of course) with humor. Consider yourself fortunate to spend a day with her.
London in a Day Tour with Westminster Abbey Skip-the-Line Tickets
Explore London’s iconic landmarks and cultural prowess with a resident expert
Where You’ll Go
From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert.
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Westminster AbbeyGothic abbey in London, traditional site for coronations and royal ceremonies.
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Tower of LondonHistoric fortress and former royal palace, home to the Crown Jewels and medieval towers.
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Borough MarketHistoric London market offering local and international food and artisanal products.
What’s Included As Standard
Here’s a look at what your tour covers, plus anything you’ll want to consider arranging separately, so you can plan with confidence.
Included
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English-speaking expert guideTours led in English, offering you unbroken understanding throughout.
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Intentionally sized groupsA smaller group means more time for conversations and questions.
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Tickets and entrance feesAll entry tickets included (unless clearly stated otherwise).
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HeadsetsHeadsets are included on tours that need them, so every word can be heard.
Excluded
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GratuitiesWe encourage tipping as a way to thank your guide after your experience.
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Food and drinkRefreshments are only included during a tour when clearly noted.
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Transportation to and from the meeting pointUnless noted, pre- and post-tour transport isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
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Hotel pickup or drop-offUnless noted, travel to or from accommodation isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
Where You'll Explore
Make the Most of Your Tour
Some helpful advice for getting the most from your experience, from practical prep to small on-the-day tips.
Dos:
- Wear comfortable footwear
- Check the weather and dress appropriately
- Bring a bottle of water (no glass)
- Feel free to ask your Expert anything
Don'ts:
- Bring firearms or weapons
- Bring sharp objects (e.g. knives, swiss army knives, switchblades, hiking sticks)
- Dress inappropriately to enter religious sites or sacred monuments
Any questions? You can always
contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will meet your expert guide at Byward Kitchen and Bar, Byward St and the tour will end at Trafalgar Square. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map.
We've specifically designed a different version of this tour for families. Please see our London in a Day for Kids tour.
Westminster Abbey may have closures occasionally; in this event, our Client Experience team will contact you to suggest valuable alternatives.
Yes, car services can be arranged if needed. Please indicate your preference at the time of booking.
If your group needs a larger vehicle than what is displayed as options at checkout please reach out to our team in order to verify availability and pricing with our car provider. Thank you!
For this tour, your tickets are pre-purchased which allows you to directly enter the security line at the Abbey without waiting in the ticket office line. You may still have to wait in a security line or in a line to have your pre-purchased ticket scanned. The Tower of London does not offer a skip-the-line option.
We will pre-purchase your tickets for the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. You will be expected to cover the cost of your lunch and any additional refreshments.
Book with confidence — see Context's flexible cancellation policy here.
We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
A car service can be ordered as the main sites are wheelchair accessible; please contact us to discuss in more detail your mobility concerns so that we can best advise.
Don’t just take our word for it
Perfect in every way. Oliver made the tour exciting, interesting, and full of life. His energy and enthusiasm made our day fly by. All the highlights wrapped into one full day. Highly recommend this tour!
This tour was excellent! Mark was so knowledgeable and catered to tour to exactly what we wanted to see and learn about! Highly recommend!
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