Tower of London Tour: Experience Changing of the Guard & River Thames Cruise with Optional Upgrades
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2,129 Ratings
Greater London
Immerse yourself in the rich history and iconic landmarks of London on a full-day city tour. Experience the Changing of the Guard, explore the Tower of London, and cruise down the River Thames. Upgrade for a cream tea at Harrods or a London Eye flight!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tower of London - Visit Tower of London and see the famous Crown Jewels
- Buckingham Palace - Take a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace and witness the changing of the guard
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - Enjoy the view from the river
- St. Paul’s Cathedral - First group to enter this magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.
- Changing of the Guard - See the changing of the Guard
- Thames River - Enjoy the leisure cruise on river Thames
- London Eye - Enjoy the ride on London Eye (if London Eye upgrade option is selected)
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- Westminster Abbey - Take a photo stop outside Westminster abbey
- Houses of Parliament - Short walking tour of Parliament Square
- Trafalgar Square - Drive through Trafalgar Square
- Royal Courts of Justice - Drive past Royal Courts of Justice
- London Bridge - See London Bridge from the river
- Tower Bridge - Built in 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. You will enjoy the view from under the bridge!
- The View from The Shard - Enjoy the view from the river
What's Included
- Tours of historical landmarks including the Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral
- Indulge in cream tea at Harrods or enjoy a London Eye flight with an upgrade
- Led by a friendly, professional guide with transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Witness the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony and capture memories outside Buckingham Palace
- Exclusive River Thames cruise tailored for the tour group
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Discover the prime attractions of London on an all-day city exploration! Visit St Paul’s Cathedral guided tour, followed by a photoshoot at Westminster Abbey. Don’t miss the essential Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace and take some time to relish lunch around the UNESCO-recognized Tower of London. Wrap your day with a cruising experience on the River Thames. For a more enriched experience, consider upgrading to either enjoying a cream tea at Harrods restaurant or taking a flight on the London Eye.
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Sunday tours are unable to include a tour of St Paul’s cathedral due to the weekly service taking place; you will still be able to go inside the cathedral but there will be no guided tour
- Please note: tour itinerary may change subject to Tower of London opening time
- The Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). When there is no Changing of the Guards we still stop for a photo outside/near the Palace.
Location
Victoria Coach Station
Buckingham Palace Road
Located on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7.30am)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
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Kevin_w
Apr 7, 2024
See it all in one day - Able to see everything we wanted. Great hostess, Christina, who was engaging and helpful. Very knowledgeable and kept things moving.
I would highly recommend it!
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Tori_d
Apr 3, 2024
London in a day - Peter was a wonderful guide! We got a great overview of the city along with lots of interesting stories and background. And even some jokes!
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Kathleen_j
Apr 3, 2024
Professional, knowledgeable and great with families!! - Fantastic tour with Carol, she kept the tour moving and very engaging! Carol is so professional and knowledgeable, and she presents the information in such a very engaging way!! She was excellent with our family with young kids.
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Angela_p
Apr 1, 2024
Tour of London - All. Our tour guide was wonderful. Great mix of story telling and plain facts. He was funny and personable. Highly recommend!
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Joel_s
Mar 31, 2024
Best London Day Tour! - Our tour guide Frank is the best of the best among tour guides- immensely knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Schedule was kept, but was flexible enough according to what was happening and preferences of the group. Great balance of knowledge, presentation and humor! Highly recommend this tour, especially with Frank!
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Richmond_a
Mar 31, 2024
Highly recommend - Derek was an excellent tour guide for London, extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Had great experiences at all locations and would definitely recommend this tour.
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Starlet_j
Mar 28, 2024
Wonderful day - Wonderful, My whole family enjoyed it.
All the history and the Genteman told us everything about what we where seeing.
Answered question.
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Aziz_l
Mar 30, 2024
Amazing tour - The tour guide Peter was amazing , very knowledgeable and phenomenal. The most important attraction to us was the tour of St Paul which wasn’t accessible to us and we were never informed about it. The company should have informed us or at least issue a refund.
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Briana_d
Mar 28, 2024
Perfect day tour - We loved seeing all the sights and learning the history of everywhere we went. Should be noted that we had admission to St. Paul's Cathedral and couldn't go in because it was a Sunday and they were having masses. That should have been stated to us. Our guild was amazing, funny and knowledgeable.
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Mark_e
Mar 28, 2024
When you book a trip to... - When you book a trip to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace it would be nice to know that on certain days there is no changing of the guard
John was an amazing Tour guide and his knowledge was incredible
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