London Sightseeing Tour: Guard Change with Tower of London Option

4.3 (2,735 reviews) London, England
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Duration4h - 9h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 45 travelers

Overview

See the best that England’s capital has to offer on a full-day city tour of London! Explore St Paul’s Cathedral with a guide, then make a photo stop at Westminster Abbey. Watch the must-see Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace and have some free time for lunch around the UNESCO-listed Tower of London. Finish up with a sightseeing cruise down the River Thames. If you want to see even more, upgrade to one of two activities: a cream tea at Harrods restaurant or a London Eye flight.

Options

Full-Day London Tour

See London’s top sights: St. Paul’s, Changing of the Guard, Tower of London & Thames River cruise with a guide

Full-Day London & Harrods Tea

Discover London’s landmarks: St. Paul’s, Changing of the Guard, Tower, Thames cruise & enjoy tea at Harrods

Half-Day London Morning Tour

See London’s highlights in the morning: St. Paul’s Cathedral & Changing of the Guard (Tower of London & Cruise not included)

Full-Day London & London Eye

Explore London highlights: St. Paul’s, Changing of the Guard, Tower of London, Thames cruise & London Eye ride

What's included

  • Entry to St. Paul’s Cathedral
  • Changing of the Guard (selected dates)
  • Private Thames River sightseeing cruise (full-day option)
  • Harrods cream tea with sparkling wine (upgrade option)
  • London Eye ticket (upgrade option)
  • Entry to Tower of London (full-day option)
  • Professional guide & air-conditioned coach
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. City of London
    Pass by
    Begin your London adventure with a scenic coach ride through the City of London, seeing iconic streets, historic landmarks, and famous squares
  2. St. Paul's Cathedral
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Step inside this famous London landmark with its breathtaking dome and rich history (Admission included)
  3. Westminster Abbey
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Admire the stunning Gothic architecture of Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Princess Kate were married, and snap photos of the iconic Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
  4. Changing of the Guard
    1h
    Watch the traditional Changing of the Guard, a display of British pageantry. Guards from the Household Division, in scarlet tunics and bearskin caps, perform a precise handover accompanied by a regimental marching band. These iconic soldiers are elite members of the British military (Selected dates)
  5. Tower of London
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the historic Tower of London, meet the Yeoman Warders, and view the Crown Jewels. Pass by the iconic Tower Bridge. (Admission included with full-day option)
  6. Thames River
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Relax on a scenic cruise along the River Thames, taking in sights like Shakespeare’s Globe, The Shard, and London’s skyline. (Admission included with full-day option)
  7. London Eye
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy spectacular panoramic views from Europe’s tallest observation wheel, the London Eye, overlooking the Thames and London landmarks. (Admission included with full-day upgrade option)
  8. Harrods
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Finish your day with a quintessentially English cream tea at world-famous Harrods, complete with sparkling wine. (Admission included with full-day option)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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)

End point

Tour ends at Harrods department store for those who selected Tea upgrade option.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour has multiple options. Please choose the one that suits you before booking
  • A full day of exploring takes about 8 hours, or around 4 hours if you'd prefer our half-day morning tour (finishing at Buckingham Palace)
  • Changing of the Guard: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun, and daily May–July. May change or cancel last minute, but we'll always stop for a photo
  • St. Paul's: no guided tour on Sundays though you're welcome to pop in
  • London Eye upgrade: a short, pleasant walk from Westminster Pier after your cruise

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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