Best of London Tour inc Tower of London and Changing of the Guard
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Duration 9 hours
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Includes Tower of London entry
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Includes St. Paul's Cathedral entry
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Private Thames River cruise
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Friendly professional guide
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Changing of the Guard photo stop
Discover London's highlights, from the Tower to the Thames, in a comprehensive full-day tour with expert guidance and iconic experiences.
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Included
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London eye standard ticket (if upgrade option selected)
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Private cruise on the river thames
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Friendly professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle
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Cream tea at harrods restaurant (if upgrade option selected)
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Entry to tower of london
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Changing of the guard ceremony (selected dates only) and photo stop outside buckingham palace
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Entry to st. paul's cathedral
Excluded
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Gratuities
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Hotel pick-up & drop-off
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Food and drinks
Discover London's highlights, from the Tower to the Thames, in a comprehensive full-day tour with expert guidance and iconic experiences.
Highlights
- Visit Tower of London and see the famous Crown Jewels
- Take a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace
- Enter St. Paul's Cathedral and marvel at its beauty
- Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Enjoy a leisure cruise down the River Thames
Meeting Point
Located on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7.30am)
Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP , United Kingdom
End Point
Tour ends at Harrods department store for those who selected Tea upgrade option.
87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL , United Kingdom
What to expect
Buckingham Palace
Take a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace and witness the iconic Changing the Guard ceremony. Note: The ceremony currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). On Wednesdays when St. Paul’s opens late (10am) the tour will not include the Guard Change but instead there will be a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace first thing in the morning.
Westminster Abbey
Enjoy a photo opportunity outside a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history
Houses of Parliament
Enjoy a photo opportunity outside The Palace of Westminster including the Great Clock Tower where Big Ben (Great Bell) sits.
Whitehall
Drive up Whitehall and see Downing street where houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister
Trafalgar Square
Drive past an iconic public square
Royal Courts of Justice
Drive past the Law Courts of England and Wales. It is a large grey stone edifice in the Victorian Gothic Revival style built in the 1870s and opened by Queen Victoria in 1882. It is one of the largest courts in Europe.
St. Paul's Cathedral
First group to enter this magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.
Tower of London
Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens.
Tower Bridge
Built in 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. You will enjoy the view from under the bridge!
Thames River
Enjoy the guided boat trip on the River Thames from Tower pier to London Eye. You will see Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe and the Houses of Parliament etc. all views from the river!
London Eye
Enjoy the magnificent views of London from The London Eye (if London Eye upgrade option is selected). The London Eye is the Europe's tallest observation wheel.
Harrods
Harrods is one of the largest and most famous department stores in the world and currently owned by the state of Qatar. Here you will enjoy quintessentially English cream tea (if/when Cream Tea upgrade option is selected) After tea the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the store.
London Eye
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Sunday tours are unable to include a tour of St Paul's cathedral due to the weekly service taking place; you will still be able to go inside the cathedral but there will be no guided tour
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Tour itinerary may change subject to St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London opening times as well as on the day that Changing the Guard does not take place
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The Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). When there is no Changing of the Guards we still stop for a photo outside/near the Palace.
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On Wednesdays when St. Paul’s opens late (10am) the tour will not include the Guard Change but instead will have a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace first thing in the morning.
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London Eye generally closes during January for annual maintenance work. 2025 closure dates: January 6 - 19 inclusive.
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Until the 31st March 2025 the cream tea (same offering) will be served in the Harrods Café located on the lower ground floor.
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Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
What our experts say
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Try lunch at nearby Borough Market.
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Check Changing of the Guard schedule.
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Visit Harrods for unique souvenirs.
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Take the Thames cruise for great views.
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Arrive early to secure good views.
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