Best of London Tour inc Tower of London and Changing of the Guard
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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London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
What's included in Best of London Tour inc Tower of London and Changing of the Guard
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Inclusions
- London Eye Standard Ticket (if upgrade option selected)
- Private cruise on the River Thames
- Friendly professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry to Tower of London
- Cream tea including a glass of Sparkling wine at Harrods restaurant (if upgrade option selected)
- Changing of the Guard ceremony (selected dates only) and photo stop outside Buckingham Palace
- Entry to St. Paul's Cathedral
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- London Eye generally closes during January for annual maintenance work. 2025 closure dates: January 6 - 19 inclusive.
- Until the 31st March 2025 the cream tea (same offering) will be served in the Harrods Café located on the lower ground floor.
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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)
End Points
- Tour ends at Harrods department store for those who selected Tea upgrade option.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Boarding starts at 7:30am. Please go to Premium Tours desk located at Gate 19 - 20 inside Victoria Coach Station and wait for the tour to be called. For the safety of all customers, Victoria Coach Station departure gate(s) close 5 minutes before the departure time stated. Please give yourself extra time to get to the departure point/gate.