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The 15 Best Cathedral Tours in England

30 tours  ·  from $38

Canterbury, St Paul’s, York Minster and Westminster Abbey each charge, and each is worth a guide rather than a leaflet. These 15 cover entry, the tower climbs and the coach days that reach the out-of-town ones, priced and timed.

Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour - Canterbury Cathedral and the Thomas Becket story
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Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

1.Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Leave London at 9:00 am for Leeds Castle, Canterbury, and the White Cliffs of Dover. You’ll travel by Wi-Fi-equipped coach, hear stories through Vox headphones, tour Canterbury Cathedral if selected, and return near Victoria Station after about 10 hours.

“The trip is good although we stopped at Dover for a very short time period. Fantastic tour guide and driver.”

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Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham - Westminster Abbey: choose the right version
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Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

2.Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,213 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend three or four hours walking through Westminster with a Blue Badge Guide. See Big Ben, Parliament, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, and St James’s Palace. The four-hour option includes a guided Westminster Abbey visit with skip-the-line entry. The three-hour option includes a self-guided Abbey visit for organ music, evensong, or mass, subject to the schedule.

“this entire experience is horrible tour guide was not where he was supposed to be and I could barely get in touch with anyone. I do not recommend this experience.”

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St Paul's Cathedral Admission Ticket - Free Talks and Guided Tours at the Guiding Desk
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St Paul’s Cathedral Admission Ticket

3.St Paul’s Cathedral Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,087 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $37Best value

Explore St Paul’s Cathedral at your own pace with admission to the cathedral and its five levels, including the dome galleries when available. Use the multimedia guide in English or other languages, or register on arrival for a free guided talk. Allow two to three hours, and plan carefully if you want to climb.

“An excellent tour made even better by a very informative tour guide. Lots of time taken to explain various areas of the cathedral and its history.”

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Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London - The White Cliffs: beautiful, but only 45 minutes
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Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London

4.Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 837 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Travel from London Bridge to Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and Canterbury Cathedral in about 10.5 hours. You get admission to the castle and cathedral, time to explore without the guide, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Nick, Steve, Richard, and Kat have led past departures.

“A very Educational Michael was very patient and very knowledgable. He treats every gust with respect”

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Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket Including Audio Guide - Entering Westminster Abbey at 20 Deans Yard
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Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket Including Audio Guide

5.Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket Including Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 661 reviews · from $41

Explore Westminster Abbey at your own pace with timed admission and a multimedia guide in 14 languages. See royal tombs, Poet’s Corner, the Coronation Chair, and Gothic chapels. Plan for two to three hours, arrive early, and check entry arrangements carefully because third-party vouchers may involve an extra queue.

“The whole booking and ticketing process is 5 star but the experience wasn’t very good hence why I’ve scored it 3 stars. That’s nothing to do with Viator but the Abbey itself. They need to control the people going in better and slow them down around the various sections on the tour , it was so congested throughout I found myself out of sync with the audio and skipping queues and missing parts of it.”

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London: Guided Tour Westminster Abbey + Optional Parliament Entry - Choosing the Parliament option
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London: Guided Tour Westminster Abbey + Optional Parliament Entry

6.Guided Tour Westminster Abbey + Optional Parliament Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 571 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Meet your guide at 9:15 AM near Westminster Abbey for a small-group tour of the coronation church, royal tombs, and memorials. Add the Parliament option for a guided exterior walk, security entry, Westminster Hall, and an audio tour inside. Guides such as Jane and Nick are praised for clear stories and lively delivery.

“The guide did not show up for the private tour. All communication from us was ignored. Huge disappointment!!”

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London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry) - Trafalgar Square and the route toward Whitehall
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London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)

7.Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $135Top rated

Join a small group of up to 15 at The Ritz London for a guided walk past Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, Big Ben, and Parliament. Guides such as Ash, Ashley, Will, and Christopher add history and humor, then you enter Westminster Abbey with a pre-booked ticket and audio guide.

“Ashley was great! It was the perfect amount of information… He was willing to answer all our questions and gave lots of tips on dining, area, attractions, and shopping.”

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Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip - Canterbury Cathedral: choose your priorities
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Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip

8.Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 487 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel from London by air-conditioned coach to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. You get expert commentary, a personal audio guide, and roughly 10 hours on the road. Choose entrance tickets in advance, and expect the Dover stop to be brief and mainly for photographs.

“A wonderful day during the off peak season so it wasn't too overcrowded. Sufficient time was had at the Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. However, due to time restraints and as advertised, we only had a photo stop at The White Cliffs of Dover where I would have liked to have explored more. Respectively, our knowledgeable tour guide Chrissy and the driver, Marlon, we're superb. It can differ but our coach had USB ports which was ideal but the WiFi was more miss than hit!”

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Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Guided Tour of London - Parliament Square and Big Ben: London’s political front door
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Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Guided Tour of London

9.Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Guided Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $113

Join a Blue Badge guide such as Paul, Lucy, Sean, or Dan for a four-hour walk through Westminster and St. James’s. Enter Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line admission, then see Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, royal residences, Jermyn Street, and Piccadilly Arcade from outside.

“An absolutely outstanding tour! As there were only two of us, the experience felt very personal and special. Our guide Sean went above and beyond by introducing many additional places along the way and sharing fascinating stories. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, and even took lots of photos for us, which we truly appreciated. The pace was perfect, the explanations were clear, and the whole tour felt relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommended! Thank you so much Sean!”

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Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church - Starting with Oxford’s oldest colleges
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Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

10.Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

Walk through Oxford with a current or recent student guide such as Rose, Antonia, Luke, or Sam, visiting Trinity, Magdalen, the Bodleian area, Radcliffe Camera, and Christ Church. The extended option includes Christ Church entry and a multimedia guide, with roughly an hour to explore independently.

“You get to see everything (but the libraries), so be prepared to walk a lot to experience the city as best as possible.”

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London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Changing of the Guards Tour - Downing Street and the walk through St James’s Park
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London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Changing of the Guards Tour

11.Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Changing of the Guards Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 308 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $86

This three-hour English walking tour links Downing Street, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the Guard, Big Ben’s exterior, and Westminster Abbey. You get skip-the-line Abbey entry, a guide, and headsets for larger groups. Changing of the Guard runs only on selected days and may be replaced by Horse Guards Parade.

“This was great. Our guide Jeremy had great knowledge of not just the guided tour, but other aspects of the city and history. Very much enjoyed. Only downside, was some of our audio devices were choppy. It was only for a short time though.”

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Private | Cambridge University Tour By Alumni™ & King's Chapel - The Corpus Clock and Cambridges odd timekeeper
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Private | Cambridge University Tour By Alumni™ & King’s Chapel

12.Private | Cambridge University Tour By Alumni™ & King’s Chapel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Cambridge with a student or graduate guide and see King's, Trinity, St John's, Queens' and Corpus Christi from the outside. Hear lively stories about Newton, Hawking, student life, college rivalries, and Oxbridge traditions. Add King's College Chapel when booking if you want an interior visit.

“Tour guide was knowledgeable, we knew about Cambridge University history and each colleges. Four teenage enjoyed the trip.”

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Skip the Line Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour - The short changeover between the Abbey and Parliament
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Skip the Line Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour

13.Skip the Line Parliament & Westminster Abbey Fully-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $193

Spend about 3 hours 45 minutes with separate expert guides inside Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. Enter the Abbey with skip-the-line access, then see Westminster Hall, the House of Commons, and the House of Lords. Headsets help you follow the commentary, but expect a brisk pace and plenty of standing.

“This was a wonderful tour— very informative with lots of stories and facts that I wouldn’t have learned from an audio guide. Ben did our Westminster tour and he was one of the best guides I’ve ever had. He knew so many interesting things and happily answered all my curious questions. Wonderful tour, happily recommend.”

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London Tour: Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & Tower - Downing Street and St. James’s Park add variety
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London Tour: Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & Tower

14.London Tour: Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $68

Spend about seven hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Westminster Abbey, St. James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the Guard, and the Tower of London. You’ll cruise from Embankment to Tower Bridge, see the Crown Jewels, and benefit from timed entry. Guides such as Jeremy, Toby, Dan, and Caroline are known for lively history and sharp crowd management.

“Well versed guide. Knew where to go and when. Would not know what you are looking at without the guide.”

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Westminster Abbey Priority Access & Big Ben, Buckingham Tour - Green Park and Buckingham Palace
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Westminster Abbey Priority Access & Big Ben, Buckingham Tour

15.Westminster Abbey Priority Access & Big Ben, Buckingham Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

Start in Green Park with a live English-speaking guide, walk past Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Park, Horse Guards Parade, Big Ben, and Parliament, then enter Westminster Abbey with priority access and an included audioguide. Guides such as Adrian, Trudy, Linda, Mary, and Vivian are praised for clear stories and careful timing.

“This was a great experience. Our guide was well informed and took great care of her group! I highly recommend this trip.”

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