Horse Guards Parade, Westminster & Tower of London: Full-Day Tour

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy Royal London on this fantastic day tour that begins in the heart of Westminster, follows the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and ends with the sight of the dazzling Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.

Meet your guide at Westminster for a tour outside the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. From Westminster, wander up Birdcage Walk, where you will follow the pomp and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Thames to Tower Bridge. You'll get to see London and Waterloo Bridges, the London Eye, the Globe, the skyscrapers, and St Paul’s Cathedral from the boat.

Your guide will then accompany you to St. Katherine's Docks for lunch (not included), after which you will enjoy an exclusive private tour of the infamous Tower of London, with reserved tickets included.

Please note: the Changing of the Guard happens on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, but can be subject to change and weather conditions.

What's Included

Timed entry tickets to the Tower of London
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
A River Thames boat ride from Embankment Pier to Tower of London Pier
Cost of lunch is not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup/drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Westminster Abbey Shop

Your guide will meet you in front of Westminster Abbey Shop, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3JS, United Kingdom.

End point
London

Finish point will be in Central London, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Parliament Square

    Visit Parliament Square and see the famous Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey (from the outside only)

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    St. James's Park

    Walk through St James’s Park, see the giant marble memorial to Queen Victoria in front of Buckingham Palace and follow the famous Changing of the Guard parade. Please note that the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace normally happens on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, but this is subject to change and weather conditions. If you book your tour on a Thursday or Saturday, or are unable to see the guard change, your guide will adapt the itinerary to include other sites of interest.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Trafalgar Square

    Walk along Whitehall to see number 10 Downing Street and through Trafalgar Square.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Stroll down to the River Thames for a river cruise. Along the route, see St Paul’s Cathedral and the Globe Theatre (from the outside).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Tower of London

    Explore the Tower of London, a former royal castle turned traitor's prison.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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