London Royal History: Tower, Thames Cruise, Guards

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
1 Tower Hl Ter
Tower Hill Terrace
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.

Customer Ratings
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Rich_a
Sep 28, 2024
Tower of London and changing of the guards - Wonderful tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spent extra time with us. Will definitely do another tour!
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Margaret_s
Sep 24, 2024
Fun time! - Great Tour! Wish we had more time in the tower but it was a great experience. Lee was helpful and informative!
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Rohalio_k
Sep 20, 2024
Tower of London - Lee our guide was very informative and kept you interested. We enjoyed the tour tremendously. He knew just the right spots to be in for the views and got our group to those points quickly.
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106trentonl
Sep 19, 2024
A cheeky look at history - Beautiful views of history with a cheeky guide. David was a treat. The whole tour with his anecdotes made our tour interesting and informative.
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Kristenkellys
Sep 18, 2024
Tower of London and Change of Guard - David was our tour guide and he was funny and knowledgeable. He even added some personal stories that were great and have retold to friends.
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Quest45683112280
Sep 18, 2024
Tour of the Town with David - David was knowledgeable, had a cheeky sense of humor, and kept us engaged. Would definitely do another tour with him and will recommend to others.
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640jai
Sep 18, 2024
Highly Recommend This Tour! Especially for first timers - Great tour!! You get to see and experience so much in such a short amount of time. Our guide David was great! Funny, entertaining and very informative. Definitely recommend!
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Q1097dhrichardr
Sep 16, 2024
Visit to Tower of London on its Birthday! - It was an amazing experience and Dan did an incredible job bringing history to life. 30 minutes was filled with excitement and knowledge before switching over to a tour with David, one of the official Beef Eaters. He also kept the group engaged and full of laughter making learning a very enjoyable experience no matter the age.
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Rafael_m
Sep 30, 2024
The worst tour you can take in London - The tour consists of a guide shouting out loud information, in the middle of a noisy place with other guides. There were never any headphones, it's a scam. The guide abandoned us after Crown Jewels, he said he would meet us at that point after 1 hour, at 11:00 am, but he left without us. The operators of this tour never answered our messages, and they still haven't as of the time of writing this review.
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Jennifer_z
Sep 26, 2024
Rushed & overpriced ! - This is NOT the way to see the Tower of London . Although our guide was very likable and friendly - you arrive before the Tower tours begin and only have an hour to RUSH through with no guided commentary . Pointless . Unless you just want to see the Crown Jewels this tour is not good . At Tower you NEED the Beefeaters guiding you through ,I don’t understand why the guide for this tour doesn’t accompany you through but it’s because an Hour doesn’t begin to cover this landmark . Standard admission tickets are 35 quid - we paid hundreds for an hour here and a quick boat ride to the changing of the guard ( which is free to the public ) . Complete waste . Very disappointed
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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).