Behind the Scenes Tour: Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben

General information

Destination
London, United Kingdom

Program details

You cannot come to London without visiting the Westminster Abbey, The House of Parliament and the famous Big Ben! On this tour you will find out interesting information relating to the role and function of MPs, Lords and key officers across parliament. You will also discover how and why the Elizabeth Tower, the Great Clock and the Great Bell, Big Ben, were built.


We will start in our meeting point, the entrance of the Westminster Abbey to have a little tour by the Abbey and then continue inside the Parliament. The ostentatious facade of the building offers a picturesque view while the golden spires and statues of kings are reflected in the river. The palace is flanked by the Victoria Tower.


Find out about the history of the Elizabeth Tower; from the first medieval clock tower built in the old Palace of Westminster to the design and construction of the present Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben has become one of the most famous images of London, and one of the main symbols of the city and the structure of Palace of Westminster is considered World Heritage by UNESCO since 1987.



Duration: 4 hours.

Start/opening time: Daily at 9:15am.

Languages: English.