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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Tours of the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral
✔ Cream tea at Harrods restaurant or London Eye standard flights (if upgrade option selected)
✔ Friendly professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Changing of the Guard ceremony (selected dates only) and photo stop outside Buckingham Palace
✔ Private cruise on the River Thames (for tour group)
✖ Hotel pick-up & drop-off
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks
Departure & Return
Departure:
Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
Located on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minutes walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7.30am)
Return: 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL, UK
Tour ends at Harrods department store for those who selected Tea upgrade option.
Itinerary
1
Tower of London
Visit Tower of London and see the famous Crown Jewels
Duration: 2 hours
2
Buckingham Palace
Take a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace and witness the changing of the guard
Duration: 40 minutes
3
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Enjoy the view from the river
4
St. Paul's Cathedral
First group to enter this magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.
Duration: 1.25 hours
5
Changing of the Guard
See the changing of the Guard
Duration: 40 minutes
6
Thames River
Enjoy the leisure cruise on river Thames
Duration: 45 minutes
7
London Eye
Enjoy the ride on London Eye (if London Eye upgrade option is selected)
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Premium Tours - London Tours
Tour operated by Premium Tours
Duration: 15 minutes
9
Westminster Abbey
Take a photo stop outside Westminster abbey
Duration: 20 minutes
10
Houses of Parliament
Short walking tour of Parliament Square
Duration: 15 minutes
11
Trafalgar Square
Drive through Trafalgar Square
12
Royal Courts of Justice
Drive past Royal Courts of Justice
13
London Bridge
See London Bridge from the river
14
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!
15
The View from The Shard
Enjoy the view from the river
Additional info
• 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
• Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
• 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
• Please note: tour itinerary may change subject to Tower of London opening time
• 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.
