Ultimate Royal London: Tower of London and Westminster Walking Tour with Thames River Boat Ride
4.9
18 Ratings
Greater London
Discover the royal past, present, and future of London on the Ultimate Royal London tour. Explore the Tower of London, walk through Westminster, and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the River Thames.
Duration: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tower of London - Welcome to your tour and one of the most iconic buildings in London. Discover the iconic sites on the outer walls such as Traitor’s Gate and Tower Hill with your guide before entering the complex to explore one of Britain’s most historic buildings at your own pace. You will see Britain’s most treasured royal artefacts, walk in the footsteps of Anne Boleyn, see the armour of Henry VIII, visit William the Conqueror’s White Tower and meet the ravens at your own pace.

  • Thames River - Enjoy a river cruise on one of the boats that plough the mighty Thames. Learn about the landmarks from your guide as you pass- Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, St Pauls Cathedral, Southbank, London Bridge and so much more.

  • Houses of Parliament - Welcome to Westminster. Marvel at Big Ben, a London icon and hear all about the centuries that took this majestic building from palace to centre of British democracy.

  • Westminster Abbey - Dream of the last Anglo-Saxon king and a flagship of the Church of England, your guide will give you the lowdown on this most important of places.

  • Horse Guards Parade - The prime spot to get your photo with the mounted cavalry of the Queen’s Horseguards and official entrance to Buckingham Palace itself.
    Visiting outside

  • St. James’s Palace - Built on the site of an old leper hospital, did you know that St James’s is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK? Take in this beauty, still the official royal residence today.

  • Buckingham Palace - The most famous of King Charles III’s palaces and housing a whopping 775 rooms, the stories attached to this icon have to be heard to be believed.

What's Included
  • Guided River Thames boat ride
  • Entrance tickets to the Tower of London
  • English-Speaking local expert guide
  • Guided Westminster walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Additional Information

Join us as we narrate to you the fascinating narrative of London, a duality of urban realms. From stepping into the ancient Tower of London to gaze upon the Crown Jewels and meet the traditional Beefeaters, to embarking on a walking exploration of the majestic city of Westminster, all tied together with a serene cruise along the River Thames - we welcome you on board for the Ultimate Royal London journey.

Accompany us on this brisk and immersive trip through London’s monarchical history that spans from the past, through the present, and into the future - whether it involves delving into the rich history preserved within the Tower of London that’s over a millennium old, or treading the ‘road of honor’ leading to Buckingham Palace, this is an experience etched permanently into memory.

Location
Official Ticket Office, Tower of London
Tower Hill
The meeting point is in front of the Tower of London Ticket Office. The guide will be holding an orange Urban Saunters sign. If you are traveling by taxi, tell the driver to drop you off on Petty Wales. Nearest Tube station: Tower Hill
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Vicki_z
Jun 7, 2024
Great Day with Nathan - Nathan our tour guide was Fantastic!! He explained everything and had a binder with pictures for us to reference.
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David_a
Jun 6, 2024
Fun and informative - Our guide Nathan was outstanding. He knew his history and was a great storyteller. It was a terrific experience!
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Tandj2301
May 16, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Jeremy was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable of London’s history. Loved having a private tour with just me and my husband. The early access to the Crown Jewels was wonderful as well as the ceremony of the keys. I would highly recommend this tour and Jeremy for anyone coming to London.
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Michelleig6172sk
May 7, 2024
Two thousand years of London history in 4 fast paced hours - We loved our tour with Francis! Perfect weather, tons of information, great insight from someone who has lived and worked in London for many years. So much ground covered in 4 hours (literally and historically!) It was great being in a small group.
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Lyn_l
Apr 7, 2024
Informative and friendly walking tour - Rosie was a great guide with lots of information to share. We ended up being the only people in the tour, so we were thankful the tour company didn’t cancel our tour! We enjoyed spends the morning with Rosie.
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Kenru5233pd
Mar 6, 2024
So worth it! - Nathan gave us an amazing tour, worth every penny! We saw so much in such a short amount of time, and Nathan provided such interesting customized commentary. And he had bought and just handed us tickets for everything, saving us SO much time and hassle. HIGHLY recommended!
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Ken_r
Mar 6, 2024
Super worth it! - Nathan was an amazing and super-knowledgeable host! We Saw ans learned SO much in such a short amount of time. He handed us our tickets for each location, and that saved us so much hassle. HIGHLY recommended!
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Kathy_c
Nov 12, 2023
We got it all!! - Nathan was an incredible guide, filled with immense knowledge on EVERYTHING! My daughter and I keep talking about our amazing time with him. He even noticed action at 10 Downing, where we got to see the queen and she waved to the three of us❤️
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Barbara_m
Oct 13, 2023
Amazing Tour! - We had an amazing private tour with Joe! She was personable, a native Londoner so she knew all of the history and communicated this very well. She was fun and very engaged with what she was explaining. We had a great time and would highly recommend her.
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William_p
Sep 19, 2023
Lots to see, great info... - Lots to see, great info and venues. Good history & opportunity to walk around, could've used the guide more inside the venue
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