Name: Big Ben
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Big Ben

Big Ben, London, United Kingdom

11-90 Years

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Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom, located at the Palace of Westminster in London. Officially part of the Elizabeth Tower, it is instantly recognisable and one of the most photographed and Instagrammed places in the country. The attraction offers guided tours that let visitors experience the history and workings of this iconic clock tower up close.

Visitors can join a fully guided Big Ben tour, climbing the 334-step spiral staircase inside the Elizabeth Tower. The tour includes exhibition spaces with AV displays, views of the inner clock mechanism, standing beside the Great Bell (Big Ben) as it strikes the hour, and stepping behind the 6.9-metre-wide clock dials. Guests can also explore medieval Westminster Hall after completing the tower visit.

Big Ben tour tickets cost £35 for adults and £20 for children aged 11–17. Tours last 90 minutes and are only suitable for visitors aged 11 and over, with ear defenders provided due to high noise levels.

A visit to Big Ben is a unique chance to experience a world-famous landmark from the inside. The guided tour combines history, architecture, and engineering in an unforgettable way. It’s a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in London’s heritage and iconic sights.

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Big Ben needs little introduction. The famous bell is a cultural icon around the world and these popular tours offer visitors the chance to see (and hear) how Big Ben works, up close. This fully guided tour takes you up the narrow 334-step spiral stairwell of the Elizabeth Tower to the Belfry where Big Ben hangs.
As you ascend, you will stop in the exhibition spaces, which use AV technology to bring to life the story of Big Ben and The Elizabeth Tower. You will see the inner workings of the clock mechanism, stand next to the world-famous Big Ben bell as it strikes the hour, and step behind the dials each spanning 6.9m in diameter.
Big Ben is probably the world's most famous clock. That iconic silhouette is instantly recognisable and is one of the most Instagrammed landmarks on the planet. Six monarchs and 41 prime ministers have come and gone since the bells first struck their now familiar music across Westminster.
This guided tour of the Elizabeth Tower takes you up a narrow 334-step spiral stairwell to the belfry where Big Ben, the Great Bell, hangs. Along the route, your guide will reveal details of the most extensive and complex conservation project in the Tower’s history.
On this tour, you will see the inner workings of the clock mechanism, stand next to the world-famous Big Ben bell as it strikes the hour, and step behind the dials each spanning 6.9m in diameter. You are also welcome to explore medieval Westminster Hall after your visit to the Elizabeth Tower.

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Parking: Parking available.
Food & Drinks: Cafes available.
Toilets: Toilets and baby changing facilities available.

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The Big Ben tour

Adults: £35
Childern (aged 11-17): £20

Pricing URL: https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/big-ben-tour/

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

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Address: Big Ben, London, United Kingdom

Post Code: SW1A 0AA

Council: Westminster

County: Greater London

By Car: There are a few disabled parking spaces at UK Parliament in Star Chamber Court. You must book these at least 48 hours in advance. Visitors can contact Serjeant at Arms enquiries to request a parking space, but parking cannot be guaranteed.
By Bus: Buses stop near Parliament Square in Victoria Street and towards Trafalgar Square in Whitehall. All buses in London are now wheelchair accessible.
By Underground and Rail: Visitors travelling on the London Underground can use the District, Circle or Jubilee lines to get to Westminster station, which is fully wheelchair accessible. If you need help at Westminster station, please speak to the Transport for London staff. You don't need to book help in advance. Victoria, Charing Cross and Waterloo mainline stations are about 20 minutes away by foot and have connecting buses.