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London in a Day: Tower, Westminster & River Cruise Walking Tour
4.8
413 Ratings
Greater London
Experience the best of London in just one day with this action-packed walking tour. Visit iconic landmarks like the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey, and take a scenic river cruise along the Thames. Let a knowledgeable guide handle all the logistics for a hassle-free experience.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Parliament Square - Your morning starts at Parliament Square near Westminster Abbey. Catch a glimpse of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and meet some of the fascinating figures whose statues surround the square as you make your way to the church.
- Westminster Abbey - Enter the Abbey at opening time to go directly to the Coronation Chair before crowds begin to surround it. Learn about the history of the building—England’s most important church—and visit the final resting places of a few of the countless monarchs and luminaries buried inside, from kings and queens to great writers and scientists.
- Buckingham Palace - It’s a short dash from the Abbey to Buckingham Palace, where you’ll catch the Changing of the Guard if it’s taking place on the day of your tour. As the crowds gather in front of the palace, your guide will take you to a great alternative viewpoint to witness this historic ceremony.
- Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall - You’ll also swing by the Horse Guards Parade—home to the lesser-known but arguably more impressive King’s Life Guard—on your way to Trafalgar Square.
- Trafalgar Square - You’ll break for lunch at London’s busiest square. Before you part ways for the break, your guide will share more about what makes this the beating heart of London and point out a few of its most significant spots—including a tiny patch of American soil!
- Thames River - Reconvening with your group after lunch, you’ll board a Thames sightseeing cruise complete with lively and entertaining commentary from the crew. It’s a fun and relaxing way to journey to your last stop of the day.
- Tower of London - Your final stop is one that’s sure to be a highlight: the Tower of London. With pre-reserved tickets, you’ll get inside quickly to enjoy a tour of its fascinating (and sometimes gruesome) history. Your full-day London tour comes to an end at the Jewel House inside the Tower. While your guide can’t accompany you inside to see the Crown Jewels, they’ll give you a primer on the top pieces to look out for and their significance so you can check them out on your own.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Headset for clear tour guidance
- Guided walking tour by an expert
- Priority access to Westminster Abbey
- Scenic Thames River Cruise
- Priority entry to the Tower of London
What's Not Included
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information
Embark on a comprehensive walking tour of one of the globe’s most intriguing and vibrant cities - London. This exhaustive day-long exploration of London will take you from Westminster Abbey, through the Tower of London, and to the River Thames, demonstrating that a constrained schedule doesn’t necessarily translate to a restricted understanding of the British capital. Delve into London’s major sights all in one eventful day, while the details are taken care of, in the accompaniment of an informed Blue Badge guide.
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly.
- The Changing of the Guard ceremony is dependent on good weather and does not take place everyday. Should the ceremony take place during your tour, we will view it. On alternative days, we will view the Queen’s Life Guard Change/Horse Guards Parade. Guard Change will not happen on Tuesdays
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Westminster Abbey and at the Tower of London.
Location
Sir Winston Churchill Statue
Parliament Square
This tour meets at the "Winston Churchill" statue, Parliament Square, Westminster, London, SW1P 3JX. The Winston Churchill statue is the largest and is located on the north east corner of the square closest to Big Ben. The name 'CHURCHILL' is written on the stone base of the statue.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(413 Ratings)
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Marco_r
Jul 31, 2024
Full day in London! - Excellent! The tour showed you a lot of London! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and polite! We walked past 10 Downing Street which was on my list to see!
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Eric_h
Jul 30, 2024
The best part of my... - The best part of my London in a day experience would have to be my time inside Westminster Abbey it was such a cool experience.
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Andrew_k
Jul 29, 2024
Walkable - Westminster is full of stories. Our guide was extremely knowlegable and added a lot to the experience. The Tower is as imposing as you would expect and the Crown Jewels fascinating.
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Andrea_g
Jul 27, 2024
Great tour! - We covered a lot of ground (very fast-moving tour). The tour guide was very knowledgeable and had great anecdotes!
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Joshua_g
Jul 27, 2024
Fantastic! - The whole tour was awesome! Amazing sites and our guide Charlotte was friendly and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time.
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Philip_b
Jul 27, 2024
A great overview of London - Excellent tour with Karen as an exceptional guide. Learned a lot and was never bored. Tons of walking
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G9js6kpf6q
Jul 27, 2024
The guide makes the tour - We had a great tour. Our tour guide Julia was wonderful. She really knew how to get the best experience wt every stop we made. Our tour of the changing of the guard was wonderful. There was a lot of walking. Definitely not something to discount, however there were sporadic breaks, and opportunities to rest.
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Gerardus_l
Jul 27, 2024
Julia was a great tour guide - Julia was a great tour guide. She did an excellent job at guiding our group through the various sites. She had great stories and insights to share along the way.
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Landsmitchell
Jul 27, 2024
Great tour - Emily was a fantastic tour guide. She is well informed and educated in English history. The tour was very educational. One suggestion I have is that your description needs to stress strenuous walking. My 80 year old husband found it difficult. The pace was a bit fast.
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Marci_j
Jul 26, 2024
Great tour of London - Emily was so interesting and knowledgeable! She was awesome - 110%! She made the history of London fun! She even took the time to take our picture!
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