We arranged passes thorough our MP before we travelled. Our tour was slightly shorter than usual due to Prime Minister's Question Time and we could not enter the Commons, but the tour was interesting and the guide was very knowledgeable. The architecture was fabulous - particularly the House of Lords. We were able to access the public gallery and listen... more

Toured in September, 2008. Since I'm not from the UK, to see Parliament I needed to go on the group tour and I'm glad I did because it was excellent. You get tickets from the Jewel Tower building (I believe that's its name) located across the street from Parliament(on Westminster Abbey side). There's a Parliament sign. There is a small... more

Just back from a weekend away in London and have to say that one of the highlights was a visit to the house of Parliament. To arrange a visit you contact your local MP who will set it up for you. You received a permit throught the post allowing you entry which is free. After going though security you are... more

... so the HP was great. The main hall is an architecturally interesting building with a number of brass plaques noting historically significant events. We arrived early enough to witness the entry of the Speaker to the Commons which had some drama. The session was questions on notice to the Ministers responsible for Defence related Departments and covered some topical.... more

We were in London in January, so the tours were not running. However, both Houses were in session, and there was no wait to visit the galleries. Since it was quiet, there was time to view the art and admire the architecture. The House of Commons was debating a nuclear energy bill, and we witnessed first-hand the back and forth... more

Ordered tickets over the net before our trip, picked them up at the ticket office. Scheduled a 9:30 tour which was a great idea, no lines that early. They recommended being there 30 minutes early, but I'd say 15 minutes is OK if you're there for the first tour in the morning. Our tour guide was excellent (and fresh, since... more

The summer tours of the House of Parliament are well organised, and you get a detailed look at the interior of the House of Parliament - really a nice building. Furthermore, the guide tells a little about the history of the parliament as well as about the official route taken by the Queen during the openning scene. The only draw... more

I'm not into politics but my husband is and insisted we visit here. Parliament was sitting so no tours available and we had to q for the visitors gallery. So we join the q which wasn't to long because it was fairly early in the morning and because we were only 2 people among lots of school/tour groups the person... more

Definitely worth a visit. I have attended when the Houses are in session and it is enjoyable to watch the debates but I think I enjoyed my visit last year more during recess. During recess you start your tour at the Sovreigns gate and work thru the robing room and take a tour to the floor of both houses as... more