Royal London Guided Sightseeing Tour and Thames River Cruise

3.9
(31 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

This fantastic half-day tour provides the perfect introduction to London's major landmarks. See the best bits of London in only half a day and learn all about London's history with your Expert Tour Guide. Plus, watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace, an event steeped in tradition and ceremony. Enjoy a River Cruise after your guided tour and see the sights of London from a different angle.

What's Included

Live commentary
One way Thames River cruise ticket (approximately 40-45 minutes)
Superior Coach incl. Wifi & USB charging on board
Expert guide
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade
Panoramic tour of London
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Victoria Coach Station

Victoria Coach Station, Evan Evans Counter - Gate 1 - 5

End point
Evan Evans Tours

Near Victoria Station

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Buckingham Palace (Pass by)

    Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.

    Admission ticket free
  • Trafalgar Square (Pass by)

    Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.

    Admission ticket free
  • Westminster Abbey (Pass by)

    A royal church in the centre of London offering daily services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.

    Admission ticket free
  • Houses of Parliament (Pass by)

    The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

    Admission ticket free
  • Big Ben (Pass by)

    Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Changing of the Guard

    Changing the Guard – also known as Guard Mounting – is the iconic ceremony which is seen by millions of people each year at Buckingham Palace. If there is no changing of the Guard, we will instead see the Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Parliament Square (Pass by)

    Parliament Square in Westminster is next to Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The square was created in the 1860s and contains statues of well known statesmen including Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln and Nelson Mandela.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Thames River

    At the end of our tour, make your way down to Westminster Pier and hop on the next available boat for a scenic cruise down the River Thames. Enjoy a unique view of London and its beautiful waterfront as you head from Westminster Pier to Tower Pier next to the formidable Tower of London.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
  • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
  • If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
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Day Cruises
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Water Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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3.9 Based on 31 31 reviews
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