In looking at a RS Best of England tour in September of next year, I notice that the tour states “tour St Paul’s cathedral in lieu of Westminster Abbey”. Is the Abbey closed, is this for some upkeep?
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5865 posts
If you look at the schedule of tours, it says this for every tour that runs on a Tuesday to Monday. It is probably just be an issue with the opening times on the day of the week that the tour would normally do this visit.
Posted by
Massachusetts
1102 posts
I am speculating but they may be anticipating (preparing for the worst?) for any train or traffic delays or even train strikes. When I took this tour years ago, I believe we were given a short period of time to have lunch once we landed in London (our guide had recommended that we get sandwiches the day before and pack it for lunch on the bus) before we headed to Westminster Abbey for a tour. It was definitely a rushed day.
Posted by
OP
Southern Oregon
630 posts
Thanks for informative answers!
Posted by
Salem, Oregon, USA
2760 posts
If you choose a tour date where this happens, it ends on a Monday, which happens to be a day that London Walks offers the Westminster Abbey guided tour (I enjoyed it). Pre-registration required. https://www.walks.com/our-walks/westminster-abbey-tour/