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Tower of London Tour: Experience Changing of the Guard & River Thames Cruise with Optional Upgrades
4.3
2,230 Ratings
Greater London
Immerse yourself in the rich history and iconic landmarks of London on a full-day city tour. Experience the Changing of the Guard, explore the Tower of London, and cruise down the River Thames. Upgrade for a cream tea at Harrods or a London Eye flight!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tower of London - Visit Tower of London and see the famous Crown Jewels
- Buckingham Palace - Take a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace and witness the changing of the guard
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - Enjoy the view from the river
- St. Paul’s Cathedral - First group to enter this magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.
- Changing of the Guard - See the changing of the Guard
- Thames River - Enjoy the leisure cruise on river Thames
- London Eye - Enjoy the ride on London Eye (if London Eye upgrade option is selected)
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- Westminster Abbey - Take a photo stop outside Westminster abbey
- Houses of Parliament - Short walking tour of Parliament Square
- Trafalgar Square - Drive through Trafalgar Square
- Royal Courts of Justice - Drive past Royal Courts of Justice
- London Bridge - See London Bridge from the river
- Tower Bridge - Built in 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. You will enjoy the view from under the bridge!
- The View from The Shard - Enjoy the view from the river
What's Included
- Tours of historical landmarks including the Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral
- Indulge in cream tea at Harrods or enjoy a London Eye flight with an upgrade
- Led by a friendly, professional guide with transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Witness the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony and capture memories outside Buckingham Palace
- Exclusive River Thames cruise tailored for the tour group
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Discover the prime attractions of London on an all-day city exploration! Visit St Paul’s Cathedral guided tour, followed by a photoshoot at Westminster Abbey. Don’t miss the essential Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace and take some time to relish lunch around the UNESCO-recognized Tower of London. Wrap your day with a cruising experience on the River Thames. For a more enriched experience, consider upgrading to either enjoying a cream tea at Harrods restaurant or taking a flight on the London Eye.
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Sunday tours are unable to include a tour of St Paul’s cathedral due to the weekly service taking place; you will still be able to go inside the cathedral but there will be no guided tour
- Please note: tour itinerary may change subject to Tower of London opening time
- The Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). When there is no Changing of the Guards we still stop for a photo outside/near the Palace.
Location
Victoria Coach Station
Buckingham Palace Road
Located on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7.30am)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
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Ernie_p
Jun 6, 2024
Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral - Touring the Tower of London was exceptional. Also, really enjoyed St Paul’s Cathedral, Our tour guide, Zozo, did a great job. He is certified and a wealth of knowledge. He was very courteous to our entire group and easy you understand. I would highly recommend asking for him on your tour,
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Debra_b
Jun 6, 2024
Fabulous it was great and the tour guide made the whole experience wonderful - The whole experience was amazing and most of all our tour guide was fabulous
Seeing all the sites and history was such an experience
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Brad_b
Jun 5, 2024
Great trip. Highly recommended - Šo Šo was an extremely knowledgeable guide with tons of stories to share and really knew his history and art. He was personable. The only downside, not the fault of the tour guide or company, was the Changing of the Guard was not available because of the Beefeaters being away for training for Charles' BDay celebration.
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Anthony_t
Jun 5, 2024
Must do when visiting London - This is a must do tour if you are in London for a short period of time. Also good to do on your first day.
John R. was our tour guide and he was exceptional—very experienced and you can tell he loves what he does.
We got to see the changing of the guard, but be aware tourists are already there hours beforehand so you won’t get good views. The Thames boat tour is short but informative.
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Whitneym167
Jun 4, 2024
Day in London First Timers - It was such a great tour. More than we knew it would be, definitely would recommend as there is enough time to explore on your own after each guided tour. Taking the London Eye was a great choice.
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Jessica_j
Jun 4, 2024
Must do while in London - Our guide John was wondering. He was very knowledgeable about all of the sights we went to and has a great since of humor.
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Mike_m
Jun 4, 2024
Great tour! - Karen was a wonderful guide and John was great too. Beefeater 409 was so knowledgeable and entertaining! Was sad to miss the changing of the guard and lots of road closures due to Tooping of the Colour rehearsal
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Sabrina_l
Jun 4, 2024
Great Taste of London - Great overview of the city by bus and then detailed tours of St James and the Tower of London with our guide.
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Melanie_m
Jun 1, 2024
We saw the King! - Our tour guide, Frank, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour was wonderful and we got to see the King!
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John_w
Jun 2, 2024
Great way to get to know London in one day - Loved all of the places we saw, especially St Paul’s Cathedral and the tower of London. Was disappointed that we didn’t see the changing of the guards. Probably due to the rain?
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