London Sightseeing Tour: Guard Change with Tower of London Option
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Begin your London adventure with a scenic coach ride through the City of London, seeing iconic streets, historic landmarks, and famous squares
Step inside this famous London landmark with its breathtaking dome and rich history (Admission included)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Finish your day with a quintessentially English cream tea at world-famous Harrods, complete with sparkling wine. (Admission included with full-day option)
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- 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
- This tour has multiple options. Please choose the one that suits you before booking
- A full day of exploring takes about 8 hours, or around 4 hours if you'd prefer our half-day morning tour (finishing at Buckingham Palace)
- Changing of the Guard: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun, and daily May–July. May change or cancel last minute, but we'll always stop for a photo
- St. Paul's: no guided tour on Sundays though you're welcome to pop in
- London Eye upgrade: a short, pleasant walk from Westminster Pier after your cruise
Reviews(2,723)
We were in London for only 3 days and I searched for an all day all inclusive tour to see as much of the city as we could using a link for a discounted tour company through Costco. Our guide Frank and bus driver Leon were personable and informative. It was all well worth our time!
Frank was great, very knowledgeable and friendly!
Good and friendly tourist guider
Frank was AWESOME!!!! He knows what he’s talking about and has a fantastic sense of humor. It was a long tour, but we were never bored! 10/10 recommend if you want to see most of the super cool parts of London in a day!!!!
Nice to have a tour with the guide he explained well and assisted too
Zozo our guode was beyond amaxing . Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable but a ton of fun as well. We tend to travel a lot and are often disappointed by tour guides. This was not the case today five stars all the way.
Zozo was Fantastic!!! Knowledgeable and knew so much!!! He is so friendly and patient answering all our questions!
Awesome, a great use of time, Zozo is amazing his knowledge was a real treat
Sizing was fantastic! Very informative!
Very informative guide and was knowledgeable and communicative well Driver Abdul. Guide Zozo
