Best of London Tour inc Tower of London and Changing of the Guard

4.3
(2,666 reviews)

9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

See the best that England’s capital has to offer on a full-day city tour of London! Explore St Paul’s Cathedral with a guide, then make a photo stop at Westminster Abbey. Watch the must-see Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace and have some free time for lunch around the UNESCO-listed Tower of London. Finish up with a sightseeing cruise down the River Thames. If you want to see even more, upgrade to one of two activities: a cream tea at Harrods restaurant or a London Eye flight.

What's Included

London Eye Standard Ticket (if upgrade option selected)
Private cruise on the River Thames
Professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle
Entry to Tower of London
Cream tea including a glass of Sparkling wine at Harrods restaurant (if upgrade option selected)
Changing of the Guard ceremony (selected dates only) and photo stop outside Buckingham Palace
Entry to St. Paul's Cathedral
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Victoria Coach Station

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)

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Buckingham Palace

    Take a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace and witness the iconic Changing the Guard ceremony. Note: The ceremony currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). On Wednesdays when St. Paul’s opens late (10am) the tour will not include the Guard Change but instead there will be a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace first thing in the morning.

    40 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Westminster Abbey

    Enjoy a photo opportunity outside a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Houses of Parliament

    Enjoy a photo opportunity outside The Palace of Westminster including the Great Clock Tower where Big Ben (Great Bell) sits.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Whitehall (Pass by)

    Drive up Whitehall and see Downing street where houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister

    Admission ticket free
  • Trafalgar Square (Pass by)

    Drive past an iconic public square

    Admission ticket free
  • Royal Courts of Justice (Pass by)

    Drive past the Law Courts of England and Wales. It is a large grey stone edifice in the Victorian Gothic Revival style built in the 1870s and opened by Queen Victoria in 1882. It is one of the largest courts in Europe.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    St. Paul's Cathedral

    First group to enter this magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Tower of London

    Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Tower Bridge (Pass by)

    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!

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Thames River

    Enjoy the guided boat trip on the River Thames from Tower pier to London Eye. You will see Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe and the Houses of Parliament etc. all views from the river!

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    London Eye

    Enjoy the magnificent views of London from The London Eye (if London Eye upgrade option is selected). The London Eye is the Europe's tallest observation wheel.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Harrods

    Harrods is one of the largest and most famous department stores in the world and currently owned by the state of Qatar. Here you will enjoy quintessentially English cream tea (if/when Cream Tea upgrade option is selected) After tea the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the store.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Sunday tours cannot include a guided tour of St Paul's Cathedral due to the weekly service. Entry is usually possible on Sundays but cannot be guaranteed.
  • Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and daily from May to July. This may change last minute and doesn’t happen on days with large city centre events. If there is no ceremony, we still stop for a photo outside or near the Palace.
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