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Skip the Line into Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour
By: Walks
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You'll start at
Sir Winston Churchill Statue
Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3JX, UKThis tour meets at the "Winston Churchill" statue. There are 12 statues within Parliament Square. This is the largest and is located on the northeast corner of the square closest to Big Ben. 'CHURCHILL' is written on the stone base of the statue. The closest underground station is Westminster.
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  • Pass by Parliament Square
  • 1
    Westminster Abbey
    Stop: 90 minutes - Admission included
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  • 2
    Houses of Parliament
    Stop: 90 minutes - Admission included
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You'll end at
Houses of Parliament
Bridge St, Westminster, London SW1A 2PW, UKInside Houses of Parliament.
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Highlights
    Important Information
    Departure Point
    Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3JX, UK
    Duration
    3h 45m
    Return Details
    Houses of Parliament, Bridge St, Westminster, London SW1A 2PW, UK
    Inclusions
    • Headsets
    • Entrance to Westminster Abbey
    • Entrance to Houses of Parliament
    • Fully guided tour inside Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey
    • Groups of 20 until 29 February 2020/ From 1st March 2020 Groups of 25
    • Expert Guide
    • Entry/Admission - Westminster Abbey
    • Entry/Admission - Houses of Parliament
    Exclusions
    • Food & Beverages
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
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    Additional Info
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
    • Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
    • Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament.
    • Near public transportation
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
    Cancellation Policy
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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    Oh the history!
    Loved our guided tour through Parliament and both houses. Superb! Lots of fascinating history and art.
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    Date of experience: January 2020
    Response from TakeWalksSF, Guest Relations Manager at Skip the Line into Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour
    Responded 1 week ago
    Thank you for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed your tour of Westminster and Parliament with us. :)
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    GREAT TOUR BUT NOT FOR WINTER
    The two tour guides, Nick (main) and Nick (House of Commons) were really good and REALLY knew their stuff. However, due to the cold (a LOT of time spent outside or in unreasonably cold areas) it was extremely hard to even concentrate on what they were saying . Standing on cold…
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    Date of experience: December 2019
    Response from TakeWalksSF, Guest Relations Manager at Skip the Line into Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour
    Responded 4 weeks ago
    Hello Robert G, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience with our Skip-the-Line Houses of Parliament and Westminster tour. We are so sorry to hear that the chilly winter weather prevented you from enjoying this tour to the fullest! We always advise our guests to dress appropriately for the weather, but we understand that it can still be difficult to enjoy site-seeing in an uncomfortable environment. As we strive to continue and improve our services, we appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration moving forward. Thank you again for your review; we hope that the rest of your time in London was more enjoyable. Kind Regards, The Walks Team
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    A must see
    This was an excellent tour and one that I would rate very highly. The cafe area serve a great selection of tea, coffee and home made cakes which are absolutely delicious. My husband and I enjoyed it so much that we are going again this Saturday and taking our son with us. You…
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    Date of experience: November 2019
    Response from TakeWalksSF, Guest Relations Manager at Skip the Line into Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour
    Responded 6 Nov 2019
    Thank you so much for your recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour of Westminster and Parliament and will be back to visit again soon!
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    Great informative tour.
    Great tour to be able to see so much in one day. Our tour of Westminster Abbey and Parliament was expertly guided by Nicholas. The use of the individual audio hearing devices was a great touch to ensure that nothing wasn’t heard.
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    Date of experience: September 2019
    Response from TakeWalksSF, Guest Relations Manager at Skip the Line into Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour
    Responded 23 Sep 2019
    We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Nicholas! We appreciate your feedback and hope that the rest of your visit to London was a good one!
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    Great trip
    My wife and I did this trip recently when in London. The guide was fantastic and very informative. You see all the major sights like Westminster Abbey, the House of Commons and the House of Lords whilst learning about their illustrious past. This trip takes about 4 hours and you…
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    Date of experience: August 2019
    Response from TakeWalksSF, Guest Relations Manager at Skip the Line into Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour
    Responded 7 Sep 2019
    Hi chockey, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are glad that you enjoyed your time exploring the ins-and-outs of British statecraft with us!
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    San Francisco, California
    10
    Great experience from an expert guide!
    Fantastic tour and a very creative way to see the changing of the guard. Ben was awesome at delivering history and…
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    Turtlewatcher2009
    California
    82
    Oh the history!
    Loved our guided tour through Parliament and both houses. Superb! Lots of fascinating history and art.
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    MeetStrangers
    132
    mesmerizing stones
    it was cold and a bit of shower but it was all worth it, the opening ceremony set the tone, something majestic is…
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    howardhn
    Davis, California
    53
    This is the way to do London in one day!
    Gina was a treasure of knowledge. Our aging memory is not good enough to retain all valuable information she…
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    Gainesville, Georgia
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    SfcWhite831
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    London in a Day Tour was awesome!
    Gina was our guide for the tour. She was fantastic! Gina and the "Walks" team made sure everything was taken care…
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    Kevinmo29
    10
    Worth the early access!
    Great tour guide and small group dynamics made this a really great tour. Very educational and early access gave…
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    edbice4
    20
    Family vacation
    Very informative, thorough tour. Never a pause in the information. Ran a bit long. Could have split the tour into…
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    CptSkye
    Baltimore, Maryland
    20
    Very effective tour
    As we only had one full day in London, and wished to see as much as possible, we booked this day-trip with some…
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    568d
    20
    Tower of London
    Fantastic tour, only way to see the tower. No queue and first access to see the Crown Jewels and see the handing…
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    robert g
    Melbourne, Australia
    4117
    GREAT TOUR BUT NOT FOR WINTER
    The two tour guides, Nick (main) and Nick (House of Commons) were really good and REALLY knew their stuff. …
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    Pete Z
    Troy, Michigan
    514
    The Crown Jewels
    The opening ceremony was short and sweet, but access to see the crown jewels is worth it. Our guide did a…
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    emilyrp18
    60
    Full Day Walking Tour of London
    This was a great tour to pack in a lot of the major London sites in one day and learn about this history of the…
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    371jimv
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    20
    Early Entry Worth It!!
    Spent a great morning with Rosie. Very knowledgeable guide. Beat the crowds we were able to see everything and…
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    Benjamin H
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    1312
    Very interesting and fantastic guide Sarah
    The tour occurred as it's written. Our guide Sarah was simply amazing. She knows what she's talking about and has…
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