This fantastic half-day tour provides the perfect introduction to London's major landmarks. See the best bits of London in only half a day and learn all about London's history with your Expert Tour Guide. Plus, watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace, an event steeped in tradition and ceremony. Enjoy a River Cruise after your guided tour and see the sights of London from a different angle.
What's included
Live commentary
One way Thames River cruise ticket (approximately 40-45 minutes)
Superior Coach incl. Wifi & USB charging on board
Expert guide
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade
Panoramic tour of London
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off
What to expect
Buckingham Palace
Pass by
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
Trafalgar Square
Pass by
Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
Westminster Abbey
Pass by
A royal church in the centre of London offering daily services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.
Houses of Parliament
Pass by
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Big Ben
Pass by
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.
Changing of the Guard
45m
Changing the Guard – also known as Guard Mounting – is the iconic ceremony which is seen by millions of people each year at Buckingham Palace. If there is no changing of the Guard, we will instead see the Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade.
Parliament Square
Pass by
Parliament Square in Westminster is next to Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The square was created in the 1860s and contains statues of well known statesmen including Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln and Nelson Mandela.
Thames River
40m · Admission ticket included
At the end of our tour, make your way down to Westminster Pier and hop on the next available boat for a scenic cruise down the River Thames. Enjoy a unique view of London and its beautiful waterfront as you head from Westminster Pier to Tower Pier next to the formidable Tower of London.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
Thames River cruise is from Tower Pier to Westminster Pier or Westminster Pier to Tower Pier (open dated, can use tickets any time during stay in London)
Please note that there is no transfer included for the Thames River Cruise.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
