London: Royal Tour with Westminster Abbey & Afternoon Tea
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Independent entry ticket for Westminster Abbey with a multimedia guide
- Independent ticket for Afternoon Tea at the Cellarium Café & Terrace
- Panoramic tour of the City of Westminster with an expert Blue Badge Guide
- Vox personal headsets – never miss a word of your guide’s live commentary
- Free Wi-Fi and USB charging points on board the coach
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Independent entry ticket for Westminster Abbey with a multimedia guide
- Independent ticket for Afternoon Tea at the Cellarium Café & Terrace
- Panoramic tour of the City of Westminster with an expert Blue Badge Guide
- Vox personal headsets – never miss a word of your guide’s live commentary
- Free Wi-Fi and USB charging points on board the coach
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Royal London tour
Arriving at Victoria Coach Station you will meet our friendly team opposite Gate 1. Your Blue Badge Guide will welcome you aboard your comfortable climate-controlled coach on this fascinating fully guided sightseeing tour through the beautiful City of Westminster. Discover fascinating stories, insights and facts on the roots of the capital’s history and its regal history. Through the large panoramic windows of our coach, you will see Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament including ‘Big Ben’, Parliament Square, No. 10 Downing Street, the Albert Memorial, the Royal Albert Hall, the London Eye and many more exciting locations.
The Changing of the Guard is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring displays of pageantry. On days where a Guard change is taking place, witness this historic ceremony from our special vantage point, ensuring you get the best photos to share with your loved ones back home. It’s a Royal welcome to London on board this expertly guided tour.
Your tour will conclude near Victoria train station at approximately 12:00 noon, where you then make your own way to Westminster Abbey.
Afternoon Tea at Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a 10–15-minute walk from Victoria where you will alight from your morning tour. Make your way independently to Westminster Abbey passing under the arch towards Dean's Yard. Within it you will see the entrance to the Cellarium Café and Terrace set within the Abbey itself. As part of this experience, you will enjoy a delicious full Afternoon Tea which can either be enjoyed at lunch time prior to visiting Westminster Abbey, or after your visit.
Westminster Abbey
Explore over 1,000 years of history at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Westminster Abbey – England’s pre-eminent church and the site of every royal coronation since that of William the Conqueror in 1066. Plus see the tombs of former monarchs and important figures from Britain’s history. See the Coronation chair as part of your visit.
The Coronation Chair
The Coronation Chair in St George’s Chapel is perhaps the most famous piece of furniture in the world. Commissioned by Edward I, ‘The Hammer of the Scots’, this ancient wooden chair has been sat on by every English and later, British, monarch at their coronation since the 13th century. Originally covered in gold leaf and glass, the chair was designed to house the ‘Stone of Destiny’, which was taken by Edward I as spoils of war.
Explore the Lady Chapel & Chapter House
Marvel at the fan-vaulted ceiling, carved pendants and ornate decorations that adorn every surface in the Lady Chapel; the burial place of 15 kings and queens including Elizabeth I, ‘Bloody’ Mary Queen of Scots and the Princes in the Tower.
- Discover stories and facts on London’s Royal past
- Enjoy a full Afternoon Tea in the Cellarium Café and Terrace, Westminster Abbey
- Explore iconic Westminster Abbey – the setting for the coronations
- See the best of the city in style on board a morning Royal London tour
- Watch the Changing of the Guard, or visit Horse Guards Parade
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Know before you go
- The duration of the Royal London tour is 3 hours. Guests visit Westminster Abbey independently. The Afternoon Tea at the Cellarium Café & Terrace can either be enjoyed before visiting Westminster Abbey or after. Afternoon Tea is served from 12 noon until 5pm. On days where there is no Guard Change at Buckingham Palace, we visit Horse Guards Parade instead
