Discover the most historically, culturally and architecturally important churches in London. Visit St Margaret’s Church and St Martin-in-the-Fields and learn about the Church of England. Optional: visit Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral.

Highlights
  • Discover London’s Top Churches with a 5-Star Local Guide
  • Visit St Margaret’s Church and St Martin-in-the-Fields=
  • Learn about the Church of England and the history of religion in Great Britain
  • Discover royal treasures in Westminster Abbey (3- and 4-hour tours only)
  • Avoid long lines at St Paul’s Cathedral and its dome with skip-the-line tickets (4-hour tour only)

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  • 2 - 4 Hours
  • Private TourExclusive only for you
  • Just buy and we instantly organizeYour booking ensure the tour is already fully organized, just come and enjoy!
  • Live GuideEnglish
  • Walking tour
  • Skip The Line Tickets for Priority Access
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Hear the origin story of the Church of England and discover interesting facts and myths about the religious life of Great Britain on a private walking tour! See a variety of London’s churches offering stunning architecture, beautiful sacred art and fascinating history. Discover the Top-ranked Churches of London and see some of the city’s most iconic landmarks along the way!

Book a 2-hour tour to visit 2 beautiful churches in the heart of London: St Margaret’s and St Martin-in-the-Fields. Your Private Guide will meet you in Westminster, home to the world-famous Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, which together with St Margaret’s Church form a single World Heritage SIte. St Margaret’s is the official church of the House of Commons and is closely associated with the Protestants. This 12th-century church will amaze you with its Gothic-style exterior and an elegant interior featuring a Victorian organ, a wooden ceiling and original stained glass windows.

Throughout the tour your Private Guide will help you understand the role that the religious institutions, especially the Church of England, play in British history, culture and politics.You will take a walk from Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square, where you will enter St Martin-in-the-Fields. It is one of the most famous churches in London. You may recognize its neoclassical exterior from films like Notting Hill and Enigma and TV shows like Doctor Who and Sherlock. The guide will show you the beautiful interiors of St Martin and share interesting facts about its rich history and the ethos of the “Church of the Ever Open Door”.

Book a 3-hour tour to enhance your experience with a visit inside Westminster Abbey. This magnificent Gothic-style abbey is one of the most important Anglican churches in the world as it serves as the venue for royal coronations, weddings and burials. Your Expert Guide will share interesting facts about the royal events that take place here and show you treasures such as the Coronation Chair, the tombs of 30 kings and queens, and Poet’s Corner.

Book a 4-hour tour to visit St Margaret’s, St Martin’s, Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral. On this extended walking tour your Private Guide will take you from Westminster to the City of London, where you will see the medieval Temple Church, which was built by the Knights Templar and St Paul’s Cathedral, which is one of the largest domed churches in the world. With skip-the-line tickets to St Paul’s you will save time and enjoy full access to the cathedral, including the viewing terrace in its dome. Admire the stunning architecture inspired by St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, see the Stone Gallery and the Golden Gallery and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of London!

Includes
  • Private Walking Tour of the Top-ranked Churches in London (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
  • Free admission to St Margaret’s Church and St Martin-in-the-Fields (all options)
  • Tickets to Westminster Abbey (3- and 4-hour options only)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to St Paul’s Cathedral (4-hour option only)
  • Tickets to Westminster Abbey (in 2-hour option)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to St Paul’s Cathedral (in 2 and 3-hour options)

Important information

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX, UK

Important information

What you should know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note that tickets to Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral are not included in a 2-hour tour.
  • Guided tours inside the churches during mass and special events are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
  • Admission to Westminster Abbey includes the Cloisters, College Garden, Chapter House and the Pyx Chamber.
  • The guide will buy the tickets on the spot.
  • Skip-the-lie tickets to St Paul’s Cathedral are reserved for a specific time slot, so it’s important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office. Admission includes the cathedral floor, crypt, Dome Galleries, and temporary exhibitions and installations. There are 528 steps to climb the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral,
  • 3- and 4-hour tours: due to abbey regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.