Explore Westminster: Guided and Audio Tours in London

demoduck.co.uk editorial team 2026-07-29 17:26 2 min read

A guide points toward the ornate gold throne inside a grand, historic legislative hall.

The Palace of Westminster is opening its doors to visitors in London, Westminster, with a choice of self-guided audio tours and fully guided tours. Tours are available on Saturdays and selected weekdays, with tickets bookable through the official UK Parliament website.

Choose between an audio tour and a guided visit

The self-guided audio tour is designed for visitors who want to explore at their own pace. It includes a multimedia device with stories about the Houses of Parliament and the building’s history, art and architecture.

Visitors can move through iconic spaces including the House of Commons and House of Lords Chambers. Families should note that one child goes free with each adult audio tour ticket purchased.

The fully guided tour offers a more structured visit led by knowledgeable guides. The tour covers the Palace of Westminster’s history and heritage, as well as the day-to-day workings of Parliament, with opportunities for visitors to ask questions.

What visitors should know before booking

Venue: Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London
Tour options: self-guided audio tour or fully guided tour
Availability: Saturdays and selected weekdays
Audience: general public and families
Booking: tickets should be booked through the official UK Parliament website
Family offer: one child goes free with each adult audio tour ticket purchased

The source does not provide specific tour dates, start times, end dates, transport information, accessibility details or standard ticket prices. Visitors will need to check the official booking information for the available options before arranging a visit.

A closer look at the home of UK Parliament

The tours are intended to give visitors more than a view of the building. The audio experience uses multimedia stories to explain the spaces as visitors move through them, while the guided option adds expert commentary and the chance to ask questions during the visit.

With no single event date listed, the practical next step is to check which Saturday or selected weekday suits your plans, choose the tour format that fits your visit and book through UK Parliament.

Source: UK Parliament News

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