We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Houses of Parliament

Westminster | Old Palace Yard, London SW1A 0AA, England
+44 (0) 207 219 3000
Website
Update attraction details
Ranked #13 of 889 attractions in London
Book a Tour

Type: Government Buildings
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Traveler Description: The Houses of Parliament, located inside the Palace of Westminster, are open to both the UK public and overseas visitors. The home of both chambers... more »
Write a Review

2,297 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    1,620
    579
    82
    10
    6
Date Rating
Lebanon, NJ
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

You could spend an entire vacation in the British Museum and still not see it all. Even if you just see the Elgin Marbles and the Rosetta Stone, it's worth the trip.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by Deb7111 for London
Granite Bay, California
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Nothing to dislike. London's got it right now. All the improvements for hosting the 2012 Olympics shows. Love the walk along the Thames. Easy access to everything including the loo's(need 30 pence to use and they are real clean).

Was this review helpful? Yes
North Yorkshire
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

A birthday treat for my daughter. Really interesting, but she was disappointed that no photographs could be taken inside. I no security is very important but a few photographs would not do any harm. Tour took around one and half hours but best very quickly as it was so interesting.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Newcastle, Australia
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

This is more than just a parliament building...it's history. Line up and get past security and be welcomed into a very worthwhile visit. The best part is the hall, the oldest part of the building, and very inspiring. If parliament is in session it is very entertaining!

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 9 more reviews by DVaus for London
Bedford
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

My view of this is very simple, stunning building, so much detail. You can see that this building was originally made to govern the most important empire on earth (for its time). Well worth a visit!!!!!!!

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Alexb123a for London
Port of Spain, Trinidad
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We visited in the hope we would see or get to meet an MP. Fat chance! But we looked around at this magnificent building, bought a few trinkets and had tea in the cafe. Good stuff!

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by tashez for London
Great Cumbrae, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
49 reviews 49 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

We went for one of the tours round Westminster. It was fabulous, our guide was called Alan and he really knew his stuff. He had been working there for 20 years. The tour lasted about 1.5 hrs and there was a lot of walking to be done. Alan had a great sence of humor and made the history interesting. There... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 4 more reviews by Manson44 for London
Bangalore, India
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Could not go inside the building but it's beautiful architecture..... Must visit due if you want to get few clicks of your with Big Ben in the background ...... Live protests across the road add to the aura .....

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by TanushreeGarg for London
Medway
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

She is the Mother of Parliaments - and full of eccentricities. If you are British, you can ask your local MP to make the arrangements for free, but anyone can pay to tour the buildings that date back in places to 1099. The tour takes in both Houses of Parliament (always providing the Lords and the MPs are not sitting).... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 4 more reviews by gl8246 for London
San Francisco, California
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

The Houses of Parliament are a Gothic Revival Masterpiece. Great History and a working seat of government. Very cool.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 6 more reviews by pauloinsf for London

Travelers who viewed Houses of Parliament also viewed

 

Been to Houses of Parliament? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Houses of Parliament, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing