The tour takes in some of the most important areas of the Palace in
which Parliament meets, and explains what Parliament is and does, what
it has meant to different people at different times, and how it came to
be what it is today.
Most of the buildings seen on the tour were built in the mid 19th
Century following a devastating fire, but the route also incorporates
some of the earlier buildings, such as Westminster Hall, begun in 1097
by William Rufus, son of William the Conqueror.
Saturdays throughout the year (except 23rd July 2011):
Tours are also available during
Summer Opening, which runs from 29th July to 3rd September, and 19th
September to 1st October 2011
Tour times in July and August:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 9.15am to 4.30pm
- Wednesdays 1.15pm to 4.30pm
Tour times in September and October:
- Monday and Fridays 9.15am to 4.30pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 1.15pm to 4.30pm
Tours run every 15 minutes
Ticket prices
- Adult: £15.00
- Children: £6.00 (5-15 years)
- Family: £37.00
- Concessions: £10.00 (Students, Senior citizens (60+), Members of the Armed Forces)
Groups (10+):
- 09.15am - 10.15am: £8.25
- 10.30am - 12.30pm: £10.00
- 13.15pm - 16.30pm: £12.00
Pre booked tickets are available to buy online through ticketmaster
or by phoning 0844 847 1672. Groups of 10+ should phone 0844 847 2498.
On the day tickets (subject to availability) may be purchased from the
Ticket Office, next to the Jewel Tower by Abingdon Green.
A limited number of wheelchairs are available if requested in advance. Call 0207 219 3003.
