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Excellent Historical Tour of London
A very detaied historical expeeience as you travel from one location to the next. Jason was funny and fun to be with.
London River Cruise & Westminster Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $25 / person
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 26 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Top Sights Tours Group LLC
- Meeting point
- • We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly)• Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs• The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station
Description
Explore London’s top 20 world famous landmarks. After a walking tour of the city, cruise down the Thames and see the sights from the river. Start with a walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. Head to Westminster, and see Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. After this popular walking tour, hop onto a cruise down the River Thames from Westminster Pier to Tower Bridge Pier (go under the London Bridge!). The sights from the river are remarkable, so enjoy them in a relaxing way to see the city. Your guide will direct you to the pier but will not board the cruise with you.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Buckingham Palace
After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace. On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot! Afterward, walk along the Royal Mall.
Trafalgar Square
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
Whitehall
Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
Houses of Parliament
At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
Westminster Abbey
Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
Thames River
After the walking tour, sit back and get comfortable as you watch the London sights along this historic part of the Thames, traveling from Westminster towards the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. You’ll get great views of the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Tate Modern, HMS Belfast and other city landmarks, as well as crossing under Blackfriars Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Southwark Bridge and London Bridge!
What's included
Included
Walking tour of the Top 20 sights of Westminster (3 hours)
Thames Cruise Ticket
Local Fun Guide
Not included
Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & snacks)
Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point
Umbrella if it looks like rain!
Traveller Ratings
4.7
26 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does London River Cruise & Westminster Walking Tour take?
London River Cruise & Westminster Walking Tour lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does London River Cruise & Westminster Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $25 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel London River Cruise & Westminster Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is • We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly). • Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs. • The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is London River Cruise & Westminster Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(26)
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Walking & Boating
Great tour guide who was very knowledgeable. Appreciated his effort that we could see the changing of the Guard. Cruise was separate from the walking portion, which was no problem. Should let you know tho, that end of tour could be quite a distance from where we started. Nice experience and would recommend.
J
Tanya was our guide and...
Tanya was our guide and she was and she was fantastic! The sights and history were amazing and she was extremely knowledgeable and answered any and all questions.
C
Westminster Walking Tour - tour guide was phenominally knowledgeable..added so much more information and history than I
Great walking tour. Our guide, Henry, was so friendly and knowledgeable about so much history of the area. 3 hours of walking flew by because of so much information
E
Wonderful London Walking Tour
My wife and I loved the walking tour with Will. He is a wonderful tour guide and if I didn't know he studied drama, I would know he studied Drama. Will was funny, engaging, knowledgeable, and had great recommendations after the tour. The locations visited are quintessential to any London visit. Although we'd both been to Buckingham Palace and Elizabeth Tower before, Will made it new all over again with his stories and tales along the 3 hr. walk. Definitely recommended Will and this tour.
E
Thames river
Its more of a water taxi ride than a tour. We really would have like a historical and architectural experience
7
Great for a first time visitor!
Christopher was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable, kept us all together, and told us where the best opportunities for different photos would be. It wasn't too intense for being a three hour walking tour and included so many of the most notable sights in London. I would highly recommend and would book another tour.
S
Walking Tour Westminster
Our guide, Brandon, was very knowledgeable about the history of the Westminster City. He truly made the tour fun and memorable while its rich history.
K
Good way to get a glimpse of London
Walking tour was fun and informative. Great way to get a bit of familiarity with London. Ash was a great guide. Boat trip was great also. The informal narrative was fun.
I
Great tour,great guide
We liked our tour very much specially because of our tour guide Greg. He was knowledgeable, funny and we had a great time because of him.
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