London Sightseeing Tour: Guard Change with Tower of London Option

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London, England

4 to 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

Entry to St. Paul’s Cathedral
Changing of the Guard (selected dates)
Private Thames River sightseeing cruise (full-day option)
Harrods cream tea with sparkling wine (upgrade option)
London Eye ticket (upgrade option)
Entry to Tower of London (full-day option)
Professional guide & air-conditioned coach
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Gratuities

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: 4 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • City of London (Pass by)

    Begin your London adventure with a scenic coach ride through the City of London, seeing iconic streets, historic landmarks, and famous squares

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    St. Paul's Cathedral

    Step inside this famous London landmark with its breathtaking dome and rich history (Admission included)

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Westminster Abbey

    Admire the stunning Gothic architecture of Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Princess Kate were married, and snap photos of the iconic Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Changing of the Guard

    Watch the traditional Changing of the Guard, a display of British pageantry. Guards from the Household Division, in scarlet tunics and bearskin caps, perform a precise handover accompanied by a regimental marching band. These iconic soldiers are elite members of the British military (Selected dates)

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Tower of London

    Explore the historic Tower of London, meet the Yeoman Warders, and view the Crown Jewels. Pass by the iconic Tower Bridge. (Admission included with full-day option)

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Thames River

    Relax on a scenic cruise along the River Thames, taking in sights like Shakespeare’s Globe, The Shard, and London’s skyline. (Admission included with full-day option)

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    London Eye

    Enjoy spectacular panoramic views from Europe’s tallest observation wheel, the London Eye, overlooking the Thames and London landmarks. (Admission included with full-day upgrade option)

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Harrods

    Finish your day with a quintessentially English cream tea at world-famous Harrods, complete with sparkling wine. (Admission included with full-day option)

    45 minutes Admission ticket 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
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral: Sunday tours cannot include a guided tour due to weekly services. Entry is usually possible but cannot be guaranteed. On Wednesdays when St. Paul’s opens late (10:00 AM), the tour will include a photo stop at Buckingham Palace instead of the Changing of the Guard.
  • Changing of the Guard: Takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and daily from May to July. Schedule may change last minute or be canceled during large city events. If the ceremony does not occur, we still stop for a photo outside or near the Palace.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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