Horse Guards Parade, Westminster & Tower of London: Full-Day Tour
Enjoy Royal London on this fantastic day tour that begins in the heart of Westminster, follows the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and ends with the sight of the dazzling Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.
Meet your guide at Westminster for a tour outside the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. From Westminster, wander up Birdcage Walk, where you will follow the pomp and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Thames to Tower Bridge. You'll get to see London and Waterloo Bridges, the London Eye, the Globe, the skyscrapers, and St Paul’s Cathedral from the boat.
Your guide will then accompany you to St. Katherine's Docks for lunch (not included), after which you will enjoy an exclusive private tour of the infamous Tower of London, with reserved tickets included.
Please note: the Changing of the Guard happens on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, but can be subject to change and weather conditions.
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Horse Guards Parade, Westminster & Tower of London: Full-Day Tour
What's included in Horse Guards Parade, Westminster & Tower of London: Full-Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Parliament Square
Visit Parliament Square and see the famous Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey (from the outside only)
St. James's Park
Walk through St James’s Park, see the giant marble memorial to Queen Victoria in front of Buckingham Palace and follow the famous Changing of the Guard parade. Please note that the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace normally happens on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, but this is subject to change and weather conditions. If you book your tour on a Thursday or Saturday, or are unable to see the guard change, your guide will adapt the itinerary to include other sites of interest.
Trafalgar Square
Walk along Whitehall to see number 10 Downing Street and through Trafalgar Square.
Inclusions
- Timed entry tickets to the Tower of London
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- A River Thames boat ride from Embankment Pier to Tower of London Pier
- Cost of lunch is not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your guide will meet you in front of Westminster Abbey Shop, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3JS, United Kingdom.
End Points
- Finish point will be in Central London, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
