Follow in the footsteps of monarchs and Prime Ministers as you learn about the history, heritage and daily proceedings of the Parliament.
After meeting your guide in the 1,000-year-old Westminster Hall you'll follow the processional route taken by His Majesty the King when he performs the State Opening of Parliament.
Along the way you'll see the Prince's Chamber, Robing Room and spectacular Royal Gallery that almost rivals the rooms at Buckingham Palace. After passing through the gilded House of Lords you'll enter Central Lobby and Member's Lobby before reaching the House of Commons.
Step inside the House of Commons
The first time you enter the House of Commons will be an extra special thrill for a British visitor, because they see this room on the news every night. The first thing you'll notice is how incredibly small it is, and you'll be imagining the cacophony of noise that must confront the PM when he stands up during Prime Minister's Questions.
Photo: londondrum.comThe final part of the tour will take you past the statues in St. Stephen's Hall and finish back at Westminster Hall -- the medieval masterpiece that witnessed the State trials of Guy Fawkes and Charles I.
Self-guided multimedia tour
If you don't fancy walking around in a guided group of ten tourists then you can also choose a self-guided multimedia tour.
Photo: londondrum.comThe tour route is exactly the same, but instead of being accompanied by a human guide you'll receive a multimedia device and walk around at your own pace, listening to all the history on your headphones.
You can select from the following languages: English, Welsh, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese and British Sign Language. There's also a family-friendly version which includes lots of interactive games and entertaining content for children under 11 (English only).
Learn more by reading Craig's review of Parliament, where he describes all of the rooms in detail. You might also be interested in coming back during the week to see the MPs debating in the House of Commons.
