Bath Abbey

Museums & culture in Bath

In a nutshell

A medieval abbey with fan-vaulted ceilings and a tower tour with views over the city.

Rating & popularity

#2 of 5

in our Bath guide

Visit duration

1 h

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A medieval abbey with fan-vaulted ceilings and a tower tour with views over the city.

Know before you go

Tower tours are limited; book ahead.

What to book

An abbey or tower ticket.

What to check before you pay

Check the length – three hours in a museum is plenty for most people.
See whether the tour covers highlights or a theme.
For performances, check seat category and start time.

Bath Abbey tours & tickets

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Priority Access Westminster Abbey Tour with a Professional Guide (opens in a new tab)

376 2 h

Following complimentary coffee and pastries at the Cellarium, the 14th century medieval under croft, we enter the Westminster Abbey through the cloister. The cloister entrance offers priority access. This will be followed by an exclusive tour with our professional qualified guide. An architectural masterpiece, Westminster Abbey presents a unique pageant of British history – the shrine of St Edward the confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, and countless memorials to the famous and the great. Our guide will help bring to life this remarkable building where 40 English and British coronations have taken place since 1066. You will hear about the most recent coronation of Charles III that took place on the 6th May, 2023, the marriage of William and Kate – the Prince and Princess of Wales, and also stop briefly to pay our respect and celebrate the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II whose state funeral also took place at the Abbey.

from$117Details & Booking

Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry (opens in a new tab)

1,361 5 h

Explore London’s famous Westminster Area (Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Big Ben & 20 other top sights!) on a 3 hour walking tour. Then visit Westminster Abbey, which is one of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings. Start with a walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun only - 10am tour). Head through Westminster, and see Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Then, head to Westminster Abbey. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been in Westminster Abbey. Until the death of George II in 1760, most kings and queens were buried in the abbey. 20 sights in a 3 hour London guided tour plus entry to Westminster Abbey, all with a friendly London guide Come and join us on the best London walking tour!

from$140Details & Booking

Guided Tour of London Westminster Abbey Big Ben and Buckingham (opens in a new tab)

1,552 3 h – 4 h

Dive deep into London’s royal history, iconic landmarks and local insights on a Guided Walking Tour with 2 flexible options to visit Westminster Abbey. Choose a 4-hour tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets and a guided visit inside Westminster Abbey, or a shorter 3-hour city tour with a complementary entry for a religious service or musical event at the Abbey. - Walk though Central London with a dedicated Local Guide and like-minded travelers - See must-see sights, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament - 4h tour: Enjoy skip-the-line access and a guided tour inside Westminster Abbey - 3h tour: Attend an organ recital, evensong or mass at the Abbey (restricted entry without guide) We want you to experience London how we know and love it - as a treasure trove layered with centuries of royal tales, timeless legacy and multicultural heritage. While we can't show you everything, we'll show you the best of it!

from$44.96Details & Booking

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour (opens in a new tab)

5,966 11 h

Explore regal Windsor, a historical and charming town, before uncovering the mysterious Stonehenge. Complete this enthralling tour with a visit to striking Roman Bath. Highlights: Entry to Windsor Castle Visit Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St George’s Chapel Visit Mysterious Stonehenge Entrance to Roman Baths and Pump Rooms with spa water–tasting Luxury air–conditioned vehicle* Enjoy an exclusive 25% discount on guide books at Stonehenge**! Tour Operates in English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin and Korean **Non-English speaking tours may be bilingual.

from$108Details & Booking

Roman Baths and Bath City Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

1,194 2 h

An enjoyable 2-hour tour that takes in the best of Bath's ancient Roman heritage, as well as its splendid Georgian architecture and its vibrant modern culture. Your knowledgeable local guides will show you the very best of Bath both past and present, and will give you the inside story on this fascinating city. They will even lead the group inside the Roman Baths to explore the artifacts left in Bath by Britain's Roman conquerors almost 2,000 years ago.

from$34.95Details & Booking

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