Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower

Suitable for adults and children over the age of 11 only, a 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.

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.

Adults £30

Child (aged 11-17) £15. Visitors must be aged 11 years and over.

How to book:

These highly popular tours tend to sell out on the day of release. Tickets are released three months in advance, on the second Wednesday of every month at 10am. Tickets can only be purchased  online  and visitors will be able to book a maximum of eight tickets per person, depending on availability.