Activity description
Westminster Abbey
An absolutely essential part of any visit to London, Westminster Abbey is one of the city's most iconic buildings. Steeped in over a thousand years of history, Benedictine monks began worshipping here in the mid-10th century, and the current building has stood there for over 700 years.
Glorious Architecture
This magnificent Gothic building is a sight to behold, and the incredible stained glass windows are some of the most impressive in the UK.
Coronation Chair
Created for King Edward I in 1296, the chair has been the coronation seat for every monarch since 1308, including Queen Victoria and our current reigning Queen, HRH Elizabeth II. It is the oldest piece of furniture in the United Kingdom still used for its original purpose.
Poets' Corner
The Abbey's literary corner is so named because of the large number of poets and writers buried there, including Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, and Thomas Hardy, as well as many memorial stones and busts dedicated to the likes of Shakespeare and the beloved Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Kings and queens
Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066, and seventeen monarchs are buried there. The Abbey was also where William and Kate were married in 2011.
Hop-on Hop-off Tour of London
Explore imposing London in all its grandeur. This incredible London Hop-on Hop-off bus tour gives you the freedom and convenience to explore the city in depth. This tour covers world-renowned attractions such as the Tower of London, Shakespeare's Globe, and the spectacular Westminster Abbey, as well as, of course, the inimitable Buckingham Palace. You'll also see London's most prominent areas, such as the distinguished Regent Street, the world-famous Oxford Street, and vibrant Piccadilly.
The Routes
The Classic Tour (blue route): covers all the main sights in central London and visits the London Museum Quarter.
The Essential Tour (red route): Pass by Madame Tussauds and Kings Cross, as well as Hyde Park and Regents Park, two of London's most beautiful parks.
The Museum Tour (Orange Route): Explore London's world-famous museums with the Museum Tour, and along the way, pass the beautiful Royal Albert Hall, Harrods, and Buckingham Palace.
Morning and Evening Drop-Off Service (Yellow and Green Routes): Operating in the morning and late afternoon, this route travels from the most popular hotel districts to central London.
Choose the duration of your tour, 1 day, 24 or 48 hours, choose the ticket duration that suits you best.
Boat tour available with the 24-hour or 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus tour:
Enjoy a fascinating sightseeing cruise along the heart of London's River Thames with this City Cruises boat tour. Departing from Westminster to Tower Millennium Pier, or vice versa, you'll soak in panoramic views of the capital's most iconic landmarks for a sightseeing experience like no other! Discover fascinating sights as you sail with live commentary from the captain or an audio guide.
River cruise route map and schedule
Free walking tours
Enjoy the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Coronation Walking Tour as part of your London sightseeing day. Learn about King Charles's coronation and past coronations, as well as interesting facts about members of the royal family. On your 2-hour tour, you'll also visit fantastic royal sites and witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Or why not play detective by traveling back to Victorian London to investigate the gruesome murders carried out by the infamous Jack the Ripper. See where vital clues were found and learn more about his victims and potential suspects.
Notes:
Westminster Abbey
Operating days:
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (last entry)
Saturday, 9am to 3:30pm (last entry)
Sunday: Closed for sightseeing.
The Abbey will close 30 minutes after the last entry. The galleries will open 30 minutes after the main opening time. Planned full closures: The Abbey will be closed from December 24th to 25th.
Hop on Hop off London Bus Tours: Frequency Every 20 minutes on the Red and Blue routes. Every 30 minutes on the Orange route.
Departure Point: You can join the tour at any of our hop-on hop-off bus stops. Each stop will be clearly marked Golden Tours Hop on Hop Off/London Tour Bus.
Audio guide languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic.
Boat trip on the River Thames:
One-way ticket with 24-hour and 48-hour bus pass. Boats depart every 30 minutes from: Westminster Pier to Tower Millennium Pier or vice versa. Your ticket is valid for a one-way trip only, not a return trip. Your one-way boat ticket is valid from: Westminster Pier to Tower Millennium Pier or vice versa. Route map and river cruise schedule. Open year-round, except December 24th, 25th, and 26th, and January 1st.
Free walking tours
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour Starting Time: 3:30 PM Daily (Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time)
End time: 5pm
Departure point and directions: Golden Tours Bus Stop 9 - Tower of London, Tower Hill, opposite Tower Hill Station.
Return location: near Liverpool Street tube station
Royal London Walking Tour
Start time: 10am daily (please arrive 15 minutes before departure time)
End: 12pm
Departure Point: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Stop opposite The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA (Nearest Tube Station: Victoria and Green Park)
Return point: Westminster Abbey (Nearest tube station: Westminster Station)
Meeting point
Paradas Ruta Azul 1- London Eye, Belvedere Road, paragem do autocarro turístico (BP3788). Partida. 2- Covent Garden, Aldwych, fora do n.º 1, paragem de autocarro turístico, (BP4570) 3- St. Paul's Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, paragem de autocarro turí...
