Best of London Tour inc Tower of London and Changing of the Guard

London, GB
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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)

Meeting point

Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

Tour ends at Harrods department store for those who selected Tea upgrade option.

Meeting point

87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

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.

Duration 40 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
2

Westminster Abbey

Enjoy a photo opportunity outside a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
3

Houses of Parliament

Enjoy a photo opportunity outside The Palace of Westminster including the Great Clock Tower where Big Ben (Great Bell) sits.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

Whitehall

Drive up Whitehall and see Downing street where houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister

5

Trafalgar Square

Drive past an iconic public square

6

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.

7

St. Paul's Cathedral

First group to enter this magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.

Duration 75 minutes
Admission Admission Included
8

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.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included
9

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!

10

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!

Duration 40 minutes
Admission Admission Included
11

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.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
12

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.

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
13

London Eye

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    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
  • Additional information
    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
  • Additional information
    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.
  • Additional information
    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.
  • Additional information
    London Eye generally closes during January for annual maintenance work. 2025 closure dates: January 6 - 19 inclusive.
  • Additional information
    Until the 31st March 2025 the cream tea (same offering) will be served in the Harrods Café located on the lower ground floor.
  • Additional information
    Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
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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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