London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option
Description
See London on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city, led by a guide. Hear the history of top London attractions like Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, and a guided tour of St Paul’s Cathedral. After the sightseeing tour, watch the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace and tour the Tower of London. As a bonus, this experience also includes a one-way River Thames sightseeing cruise, which can be used on the day or another time. Upgrade to include a Standard London Eye ticket, after the tour. - See all of London's most iconic sights in one day - Visit two of London's most iconic landmarks - Watch a traditional British military ceremony - Marvel at the scale and splendour of St Paul's Cathedral - See the priceless Crown Jewels collection at The Tower of London - Enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Thames - Finish with spectacular views on the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel (if option selected)
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Itinerary
Panoramic Tour Your tour of London begins with a journey through London with your expert tour guide onboard one of our luxury coaches with free Wi-Fi and USB charging. As you make your way through the city, your guide will impart exciting stories and interesting facts about London's long history. Along the way, you will see all of London's most iconic landmarks, including the Albert Memorial, Westminster Abbey, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben', and much, much more!
At one of our first stops, Buckingham Palace, we will watch a traditional ceremony that is the epitome of British pomp and pageantry. During the ceremony, guards from the New Guard of the Household Division arrive to assume responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace. Accompanied by a regimental marching band, these soldiers are instantly recognizable in their bearskin caps and scarlet tunics. Don't let the bearskin hats fool you - these soldiers are elite soldiers from the British military!
St Paul's Cathedral is an iconic symbol of London. One of the largest churches in the world, its dome is an incredible 366ft high and was the tallest building in London until the 1960s. Explore the history of the Cathedral on a guided walking tour, and hear how Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece took 35 years to complete.
Almost a thousand years of history are waiting for us at our next stop, the formidable Tower of London. The long and bloody history of 'The Tower' is steeped in myth and legend. Built by William the Conqueror in 1066, this historic fortress in the middle of London is a notorious prison and execution site.
Thames River Cruise At the end of our tour, head down to Tower Pier and hop on the next available boat for a scenic cruise down the River Thames. Enjoy a unique view of the beautiful London waterfront as you head to Westminster Pier next to the iconic Houses of Parliament. (open date ticket)
tanding 135 metres (443 ft) tall, London Eye is Europe's tallest Ferris wheel and one of the most iconic London landmarks. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of London and some of the city's other famous landmarks, including 'Big Ben' and the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and St Paul's Cathedral.
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Important Information
- 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
- You can choose to take the river cruise on another day and finish the tour at the Tower of London instead of Westminster Pier.
- Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability).
- If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead.
- The London Eye ticket is for standard entry around 6:30pm (subject to availability) on the same day. This ticket can only be used for this one visit. Please show the ticket on your phone as the barcode will be scanned. Visit to The London Eye is independent.
- Please note: St Paul’s Cathedral is closed to the public on Sundays and for special events or services. On these days we will stop for photographs outside St Paul's Cathedral and spend longer at Tower of London instead.
Reviews(1,845)
Some casual walking but mostly in air conditioned bus. Ursula our guide was informative, knowledgeable and cordial. Would recommend.
Tour guide was not as expected. We travel and take a lot of tours. Our expectation is that the guide will provide educational, and interesting information, etc. Our guide didn't tell us anything when we went to the changing of the guards in london, and very little when we went to other sites. Her primary information was about how expensive London was and how much the houses cost. We would have gotten more information just taking the Hop On Hop Off bus. I do not recommend this tour.
Our guide David was very kind and everything he explained was very interesting.
All excellent, at all times were very friendly and nice both David and the driver. We had a great time and could learn more about it.
Dear Guest, ¡Muchas gracias por su excelente reseña! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutó de la experiencia y que tanto David como nuestro conductor fueron amables y agradables durante todo el recorrido. Nos encanta saber que lo pasaron muy bien y que además pudieron aprender más durante el tour. Compartiremos con David y el conductor sus amables palabras. ¡Esperamos volver a recibirles pronto para otra experiencia inolvidable! Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
We booked our guide David through Evan Evan’s who was excellent and very knowledgeable! I would recommend this tour with David to anyone as he speaks several languages fluently so perfect for mixed nationality groups.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that David was an excellent and knowledgeable guide and that his ability to speak several languages fluently made the experience enjoyable for your mixed-nationality group. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to share your kind words with David. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour in the future! Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
Enjoyed the trip, David our guild was very knowledgeable
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and found David to be a very knowledgeable guide. We’ll be sure to share your lovely comments with him. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience! Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
David was amazing. Very knowledgeable and very patient. David and the driver were amazing, would definitely do a tour again with David.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that David was knowledgeable, patient, and made your experience so enjoyable. It’s also fantastic to know that you were impressed with our driver and the overall service. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with David and the team. We would be delighted to welcome you back on another tour with us in the future! Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
If you only have a couple days in London, this all day tour is a perfect way to see all of London at a highlight level with many photo ops. It lives up to its name, "London in a Day". The tour guide, Saundra, shared a running commentary throughout the tour with many historical facts and interesting stories. She spoke in English then repeated in Spanish, very impressed with her knowledge and intellect. Mickey, our driver, was superb maneuvering the big comfortable Mercedes Benz bus through the streets of London.
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your fantastic and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our “London in a Day” tour and found it a great way to experience the highlights of London, especially when time is limited. It’s wonderful to know that Saundra’s historical knowledge, interesting stories and bilingual commentary in English and Spanish added so much to your experience. We’re also thrilled to hear that Mickey provided a comfortable and professional journey while navigating the streets of London with such skill. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with both Saundra and Mickey. Thank you for choosing Evan Evans Tours and for your wonderful recommendation! Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours Team
Changing of guards is not included in every tour. Should be on the itinerary description before booking. Only came out on the ticket after paying that it was on certain days
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to share this important feedback. We understand how frustrating it can be to discover after booking that the Changing of the Guard is only included on specific days. You’re absolutely right that this detail should be clear before purchase, not only once the ticket is issued. Your comment helps highlight where the itinerary description can be improved so guests know exactly what to expect. We’ll make sure this is passed along to the team for review. If you’d like to talk more about the itinerary details or share anything else about your tour experience, I’m here to help. Warm regards, evanevanstours team
Our family of 5 throughly enjoyed our tour! Fun, easy walking, wonderful views!! We received great photo opportunities!
Dear guest, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear your family of five thoroughly enjoyed the tour, with fun walks, wonderful views and plenty of great photo opportunities. We truly appreciate your kind words. Warm regards, evanevanstours team
