09 Oct 2024
I didn't know what to expect at Westminster Abbey, but now I know it is not like St Paul's Cathedral. It's smaller, with tourists more tightly packed inside the Abbey. There's very little room to move around freely, with hardly any room to capture good pictures. And while it is a beautiful structure, the pressing crowd prevents any time to stop and admire sites for very long. Everyone seemed to progress through in a long line snaking past the major sights. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the people and dates, but didn't really connect us to the historical significance or impact of what we were seeing. If felt a bit scripted. Maybe a bit more backstory or emphasis would have helped us to better appreciate the sites. The private tour was also shorter by about 30 minutes than I expected as well, especially for the cost. We've taken several great tours through Viator but this one was our least favorite. If I ever go back to the Abbey, I'd probably opt for the group or audio tour next time and go through at my own pace.