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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We took the tour and learned a lot about their government. and got to view the entire building. Well worth the time!
We took the tour and learned a lot about their government. and got to view the entire building. Well worth the time! more »
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Fantastic tour and very interesting for not only the history but also the politics and how it all works. Philip (Phil) was our tour guide 10 out of 10 for him. He gave a very good tour with...
Fantastic tour and very interesting for not only the history but also the politics and how it all works. Philip (Phil) was our tour guide 10 out of 10 for him. He gave a very good tour with... more »
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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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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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