Houses of Parliament Tours Extended
If you haven’t make it to the Houses of Parliament for a guided tour, you now have another 14 days, Aug. 31-Sept. 4 and Sept. 20-30. The 75-minute Blue Badge guided tours, which run throughout the day, describe the blend of history and politics that lies within one of the most instantly recognizable buildings in the world. Tickets start about $32.
The oldest part of the building is Westminster Hall, which was completed in 1097 and has held a central role in British history since then. The majority of the original palace was destroyed by fire in 1834 and the Gothic-Revival building, which now stands in its place, was designed by Sir Charles Barry and completed in 1870.
The Blue Badge Guide will take visitors along the processional route taken by Her Majesty the Queen when she performs the State Opening of Parliament. The tour takes in the Lords and Commons Chambers, plus other highlights such as Westminster Hall, the Queen’s Robing Room, the Royal Gallery, Peers’ Lobby, Central Lobby, Members’ Lobby and St Stephen’s all.
