Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tour with Westminster Abbey

Discover Westminster Abbey And London’s Iconic Landmarks

Step inside Westminster Abbey, one of London’s most iconic buildings and a must-visit attraction for anyone exploring the capital. With more than 1,000 years of history, the site was first used by Benedictine monks in the mid-10th century, while the present Gothic building has stood for more than 700 years. Admire its magnificent architecture, impressive stained-glass windows, and remarkable historical treasures.

Discover the Coronation Chair, created for King Edward I in 1296 and used for the crowning of monarchs since 1308. Explore Poets’ Corner, the literary heart of the Abbey, where celebrated writers including Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, and Thomas Hardy are commemorated. See memorials dedicated to literary figures such as William Shakespeare and Robert Burns.

Explore the Abbey’s royal history as the coronation church of England since 1066, with 17 monarchs buried within its walls. The Abbey has also hosted major royal occasions, including the wedding of William and Kate in 2011. Continue your London adventure with a flexible Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour covering famous landmarks and neighbourhoods including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe, Regent Street, Oxford Street, and Piccadilly.

Choose from Classic Blue, Essential Red, Museum Orange, or Morning and Evening Drop-off Yellow and Green routes, with ticket durations of 1 day, 24 hours, or 48 hours. The 24-hour and 48-hour options also include a one-way River Thames cruise between Westminster and Tower Millennium Pier. You can further enhance your experience with the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and/or Coronation Walking Tour, exploring royal history, famous landmarks, the Changing of the Guard, and Victorian London’s notorious crimes.