Westminster Abbey: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide
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Choose a standard entry listing when you mainly want the Abbey visit itself; the Tiqets rows include an entry-only option and an entry ticket with audio guide. Choose a guided listing when you want hosted commentary or a structured Westminster experience, noting that the available third-party titles differ in scope and price. City-pass and combo listings may suit multi-attraction itineraries, but verify that Westminster Abbey entry is included in the selected product and check the final checkout terms.
Matches the official £31 adult rate and includes the essential multimedia guide for a complete self-guided experience.
Compare offers ↓Offers early access before the largest tour groups arrive, paired with professional commentary on coronation history.
Compare offers ↓The Explorer Pass provides significant savings when bundling the Abbey with other major sites like the Tower of London or the London Eye.
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Standard Entry
Compare offers ↓02GetYourGuide Standard for 24h flexible cancellation
Compare offers ↓03Official Site (Family Ticket 1+1 is the best value, priced the same as a single adult)
Compare offers ↓04Tiqets Standard for secondary inventory
Compare offers ↓0509:30 AM slot via Standard Entry to beat the security buildup
Compare offers ↓06Early Access Guided Tour
Compare offers ↓Insider tips
Official online tickets for May 2026 are £31 for adults. A significant value option is the '1 Adult + 1 Child' family ticket, which admits one child (6–17) free with a paying adult for £31 total. For larger groups, a bundle for two adults and two children is available for £70. Children aged 5 and under enter free and do not require a ticket. While partner prices usually match the £31 official rate, guided tours (£51–£79) add professional narration not included in standard entry.
For visits from 25 June to 1 September 2026, official admission is £27.13 for adults and Family (1 adult + 1 child), £24.50 for adults 65+ and students, £12.25 for children aged 6–17, and free for children aged 0–5. Registered disabled visitors and their essential companion receive free admission, with tickets bookable in advance. Visitors using reduced categories should bring valid proof of eligibility. Entry for worship or private prayer is free via the Great West Door and does not provide sightseeing access.
Arrive early enough for security checks, ticket scanning and wayfinding.
FAQ
Mobile tickets are fully accepted and preferred. Ensure your QR code is ready on your device with screen brightness turned up before you reach the North Door entrance to avoid delays.
No. Every visitor must pass through a mandatory airport-style security check inside the North Door. 'Skip-the-line' or pre-booked tickets allow you to bypass the long ticket-purchase queue, but the security line is unavoidable.
No, the Abbey is closed to tourists on Sundays as it is a working church reserved for worship. You may attend services like Evensong for free, but roaming to see tombs, Poets' Corner, or the Royal Chapels is not permitted during these times.
Strict bag limits apply: items larger than 40cm x 30cm x 25cm are not permitted. There is no cloakroom or luggage storage on-site; large bags must be left at nearby storage facilities like Victoria or Charing Cross stations.
No, the Galleries require a separate timed-entry ticket (typically £5 for adults, free for under-17s). These can be purchased as an add-on during your online booking or at the Jubilee Galleries reception inside the Abbey.
Entry is managed by capacity; while staff usually accommodate arrivals within 30–60 minutes of the slot, entry is not guaranteed if you are late. Arriving 10–15 minutes early is recommended to account for the security queue.
Official tickets are non-refundable but can often be rescheduled for a future date within 6–12 months. For full refund flexibility, consider booking through partners like GetYourGuide or Tiqets, which typically offer 24-hour free cancellation.
Photography and filming are strictly prohibited inside the main church to maintain its atmosphere as a place of worship. However, you are generally permitted to take photos in the Cloisters and the College Garden.