London Royal Tour: Tower, Thames & Westminster

Experience the royal highlights of London on a 4-hour walking tour. Visit the Tower of London, witness the Changing of the Guard, and take a Thames River cruise. Learn about the British Royal Family and Queen Elizabeth II.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tower of London - Start your day with exclusive access to the historic Tower of London, once a fortress, prison, and execution site.
    This early morning tour ensures a crowd-free experience and offers the chance to witness the captivating Opening Ceremony performed by the esteemed Yeoman Warders (if selected). By avoiding the crowds, you’ll be…
What's Included
  • VIP early-access tickets to Tower of London
  • Expert, English-speaking guide
  • Changing of the Guards (depending on the day)
  • Opening Ceremony at the Tower of London by the Beefeaters (if option selected)
  • Headsets when appropriate, so you always hear your guide
  • Guided Walking tour of Westminster City (depending on the day)
  • Boat ride on the River Thames
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating journey through London’s royal history and iconic landmarks. Begin with an early access visit to the infamous Tower of London, where you’ll see the opening ceremony and be dazzled by the Crown Jewels. Cruise the Thames River aboard a relaxing boat and either attend the Changing of the Guards or explore the heart of London on the…

Location
2 Tower Hill
Tower Hill
Meeting Point - Walking Tour: Directly in front of the Ticket Office at Tower of London, look for the City Wonders sign. Arriving by tube: Tower Hill Tube Station: Head west turn right towards Trinity Square, turn left onto Trinity Square, Tower of London - 3 min walk
Cancellation Policy

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

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Culture743587
Jul 8, 2025
Tower of London and More! - We had a most enjoyable morning touring with Jo. Jo is very knowledgeable, and fun! We saw and learned much more about this area than we could’ve ever done on our own. Thank you for a great experience!
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Sandra_h
Jul 8, 2025
Great Tour - Tour was great. Got to see alll the sights we were told we would see. Louise was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable about London and its history.
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David_s
Jul 7, 2025
Crown jewel and city tour - Natalie was a wealth of information. With the one hour we were slotted to see the tower of London we were able to see the crown jewels. We also went through the white tower
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Marcie_b
Jul 1, 2025
Wonderful and informative tour! - We had an amazing time with Michael. We had so much packed into a 4 hour tour and he handled it all perfectly!
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Diana_w
Jun 30, 2025
Great tour! - Our guide Flora was with wonderful, knowledgeable and personable. Tour was great! Highly recommended it
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Nicholas_l
Jun 26, 2025
The Tower of London and... - The Tower of London and the Crown Jewels are both really interesting and worth seeing. Was a bit rushed in that we had to catch the boat to changing of the guard, would have liked more time at the Tower but all in all an amazing day. Our tour guide was funny and kept us engaged.
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Lesleym
Jun 21, 2025
Terrific tour with a terrific guide - Jeremy was our guide and we really loved the way he managed the tour. First, he cleverly got us in line in a timely way that positioned at the head of the line into the Tower of London. This gave us the opportunity to head into the Crown Jewels exhibit before all the crowds showed up. Because it is so spectacular, and the time in the Tower is limited, it was the thing to see first. As we exited that exhibit, we could see a long line of folks weaving through the crowd control stanchions and were grateful we avoided that. The boat ride on the Thames was great - a fun way to see the city from a different angle. And ending with the changing of the guard was a good experience too. Once again, we got a good viewing point. Through the your, Jeremy was so informative, giving historical anecdotes and facts about the history of London, the kings and queens and palaces. He really brought the place alive for us. We would highly recommend this tour and Jeremy as a guide.
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Jason
Jul 4, 2025
Great funny tour - just need more time at the tower - Our guide Louise was awesome. She was informational and had a great sense of british humor that made the tour a lot of fun. We learned a lot about the history of the tower of london and also got a good take on British royalty. Our only drawback and the reason for the 4 stars is that we did not have enough time at the tower. We were inside for about an hour and had to rush through to get on the boat to catch the changing of the horse guards (which may be a bit earlier than the changing of the guard ceremony).
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Thomas_j
Jul 2, 2025
Lots of walking and standing in line. - We are in our 70s and there was too much walking and standing for us. It would be fine for others but the description did not adequately prepare us for moving as fast as we were expected to move. If we had known we would have scheduled something else. The guide was excellent and did what she could to accommodate but it was the wrong tour for us.
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Jennifer_j
Jun 21, 2025
Missed it without assistance - We could not find the tour, no one to contact, other tour guides from the company were not helpful. Thankfully the gate employees were very kind and let us in ahead of the crowds, but we completely missed the tour as there was no way to link up.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).