Houses of Parliament ticket prices in 2026
There are two paid tours of the palace, a guided tour and an audio tour. Prices depend on the age group and on whether you book in advance or buy on the day. The figures below apply to tickets bought from 1 September 2026, in pounds per person.
A ticket is for one tour at one time. The tower tour, Westminster Abbey and afternoon tea are sold separately. Watching a debate needs no ticket at all, and Prime Minister's Questions is free too. This site is independent and does not sell tickets. It explains how the prices work so you can choose.
Price table for tickets from 1 September 2026
In each cell, the first price is in advance and the second is on the day.
| Category | Guided tour | Audio tour |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £40 / £43 | £31 / £34 |
| Young adult, 16 to 24 | £30 / £33 | £24 / £27 |
| Child, 5 to 15 | £20 / £23 | £12 / £14 |
| UK Armed Forces | £30 / £33 | £24 / £27 |
| Under 5 | Free, ticket needed | Free, ticket needed |
| Audio group rate, adult | – | £27 |
| Audio group rate, child | – | £9 |
Audio group bookings start at 10 tickets. Prices are per person. A group price is never a price for the whole group.
Our picks: tickets and combinations
Parliament entry with audio, a guided combination with the Abbey, and an Abbey-only ticket.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in British pounds (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Parliament and Westminster Abbey with a local guide
Entry and a guided visit inside both the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, with no queue at the Abbey and a local English-speaking guide. Tips and hotel transfer are not included.
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Westminster Abbey entrance ticket
Entry to the Abbey and a multimedia guide on arrival, with no skip-the-line access and no personal guide. This is the Abbey only, not a visit inside Parliament.
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Inside Parliament with a political audio guide
Reserved entry inside the Houses of Parliament with a Parliament audio guide and an audio app, and a host at the meeting point. There is no personal guide, headphones and a device for the app are not included, and neither is a Big Ben ticket.
Check availability →Parliament tickets and Westminster tours
Guided visits, Westminster walks and combination tickets, with live prices and availability. Check which options include entry to the palace.
How the rules work in practice
Free children, family costs and what is not on the price list.
One free child per paying adult
On the audio tour, each paying adult can bring one child aged 5 to 15 free. It does not apply automatically to every child, and not to every reduced-price adult.
A family example
Two adults and two children aged 5 to 15 pay £120 for the guided tour and £62 for the audio tour when booked in advance. The audio figure uses the free-child rule. The sums use the ticket prices only.
Young adults and students
The reduced category is young adults aged 16 to 24. It is an age category, so it depends on your age on the day, not on a student card.
Guided tour for families
On the guided tour, count each person in their own age category and add the prices up.
Fees and changes
Check the total at the checkout for any booking fee and read the change and cancellation terms for your tour before you pay.
Where to buy and when to book
Advance tickets are cheaper and recommended.
Online
Parliament sells its tour tickets through its own online ticket shop. Booking ahead gets you the lower price and the time you want. Tours run mainly on Saturdays and in recess weeks, so choose your time early.
At the Ticket Office
Most tours can also be bought at the Ticket Office at Portcullis House on Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2LW. If you buy there on the day, expect the on-the-day price. Note that this is not the same as the visitor entrance at Cromwell Green. See getting there.
Add-ons are separate
The Elizabeth Tower tour costs £55 for adults for tours from 1 August 2026. Westminster Abbey charged £32 for adults in October 2026. Neither is part of a Parliament ticket, and there is no shared ticket for the palace and the Abbey.
Looking for something free? A debate from the public gallery costs nothing, and so does Prime Minister's Questions. See watch a debate and PMQs. For the tower, see the Big Ben tour page.
Houses of Parliament tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is a ticket for the Houses of Parliament?
For tickets bought from 1 September 2026, an adult pays £40 in advance for the guided tour and £31 for the audio tour. On the day the prices are £43 and £34.
Are children free?
Children under 5 are free but need a ticket. Children aged 5 to 15 pay £20 for the guided tour and £12 for the audio tour in advance. On the audio tour, each paying adult can bring one child aged 5 to 15 free.
Do I need a ticket to watch a debate?
No. Public galleries are free and open to UK residents and visitors from abroad when a House is sitting. You queue and pass security. See watch a debate.
Is there a group rate?
The audio tour has one for bookings of 10 or more tickets: £27 for adults and £9 for children, per person.
Can I buy a ticket on the day?
Yes, most tours can be bought at the Ticket Office at Portcullis House, at the on-the-day price. Advance booking is recommended and cheaper.
Does a Parliament ticket include Westminster Abbey?
No. The Abbey has its own entry price, £32 for adults in October 2026. It is a separate visit.