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Houses of Parliament, London

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Government Building · Architectural Building

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See British democracy in action at Houses of Parliament. During the week, all British residents and overseas visitors can watch legislators debating for free. If your visit falls on a Saturday, or during the summer recess, you'll be able to take a guided tour of the building. The tours are comprehensive, starting in the Queen’s Robing Room, moving through chambers for debating and voting, and finishing in medieval Westminster Hall. Along the way, you'll encounter grandly appointed spaces and collect knowledge about British parliamentary procedure. UK residents can also tour Elizabeth Tower, but foreign visitors cannot. A visit to Houses of Parliament represents just the start of the adventure when you use our London trip planner to plot your vacation.

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Houses of Parliament reviews

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4.6

By 88non

We did a self guided tour, it was very interesting to see the place itself, particularly the House of Lords and the Commons Chamber. The history of the place just oozes out. There's a good cafe there.... more

We did a self guided tour, it was very interesting to see the place itself, particularly the House of Lords and the Commons Chamber. The history of the place just oozes out. There's a good cafe there.... more »
By wendyjpen

What an informative and fun 90 minute tour we had around the Houses of Parliament. Our tour guide was Phil and he was brilliant. So knowledgeable and entertaining. We had the best time and would do..... more

What an informative and fun 90 minute tour we had around the Houses of Parliament. Our tour guide was Phil and he was brilliant. So knowledgeable and entertaining. We had the best time and would do..... more »
By tomse2920

We did the self guided tour and got a real insight into the Houses of Parliament. Super interesting and highly entertaining.

We did the self guided tour and got a real insight into the Houses of Parliament. Super interesting and highly entertaining. more »

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By AGB

An iconic piece of British history that I really appreciated! It’s amazing the richness of this palace originally built in the Middle Ages and shaped during the centuries. It’s really interesting to enter the House of Lords and the one of commons, analysing the differences. Moreover I suggest to take the audio-guide, so that you’ll not lose any detail or feature of this incredible building.

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By Orestis -

One of London's landmarks. Charming building of Gothic Revival architecture. Definitely visit it. Photographs inside are not permitted, except in Westminster Hall.

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By Jason Candy-torn

This was lovely to see and hear the history of the place was very good the multi media tour is very good as you can go at your own pace so no rush and the staff are very helpful and very very knowledgeable and they all know there stuff I really liked the thrown room where the queen would get the ceremony thrown on

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By Aakash

Westminster Hall, It's a beautiful place to visit and spend time, where you can collect, smartphone style audio and interactive app guide, with settings for adults and children. free access tour of the Houses of Parliament. Excellent tour and well worth the time. If you want to do the same then book through your MP

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By Deren Koray

As also known as the Palace of Westminster is actually a real palace with full of stories behind its walls. One of the most magnificent buildings in the city. Not to be missed.

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