Buckingham Palace & Crown Jewels of London Tour with River Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the best of London on this wonderful escorted tour, taking you to the city's most iconic landmarks. Start your day at Buckingham Palace, where you’ll witness the grandeur of the British monarchy and, if timed right, the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Next, head to St. Paul’s Cathedral, an iconic masterpiece with a spectacular dome and a history of more than 300 years. Your experience continues to the Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll uncover tales of royalty, prisoners, and the legendary Crown Jewels.

End your day with a lovely Thames River cruise, offering panoramic views of the city's skyline as you glide past landmarks such as the Shard, the London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Tour Starts: 9:15 am, in front of The King's Gallery entrance

Tour Finishes: approx. 5:30 pm, Westminster Pier

The afternoon part of the tour departs from 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road at 1:00 PM. (please arrive at 12:45 PM to check in)

Transfer between Buckingham Palace and 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road is not provided (it is a 10-15 min walk)

To enter Buckingham Palace there will be an airport style security check and bags larger than 45cm x 20cm x 30cm are not permitted

Guests can choose to take the river cruise on another day and instead finish the tour at the Tower of London instead of Westminster Pier (Please check cruise ticket validity with tour guide)

St Paul's Cathedral is closed to visitors on Sundays and during special events. On these days we will stop for photographs outside St Paul's Cathedral and spend longer at the Tower of London

Please note, there are quite a few stairs within the White Tower at the Tower of London, and there is currently no disabled access

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Personal Audio Headset

Entry tickets to Buckingham Palace, Tower of London & St Paul's Cathedral

River Cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster Pier (or vice versa)

Superior Coach with free Wi-Fi and USB charging

Services of an Expert Guide for the afternoon part of your tour

Services of a Guest Services Assistant for the morning part of your tour

Hotel pick-up and drop- off

Lunch

What To Expect

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace serves as the official London residence of His Majesty The King, and is one of the few remaining working royal palaces in the world today. Each summer when the Palace is not being used in its official capacity, visitors can enjoy the 19 magnificent State Rooms that provide the setting for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining by members of the Royal Family. The rooms are furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck, sculpture by Canova, exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain, and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.

2 hours • Admission Included

St. Paul's Cathedral

The first stop on our tour is an iconic symbol of London. Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece took 35 years to build and today is one of the largest churches in the world. Incredibly, this towering domed cathedral was also the tallest building in London until the 1960s. Its construction between 1675-1710 was part of a rebuilding programme after the original cathedral located here was swept away in the Great Fire of London in 1666: With no fewer than seven chapels, countless statues and priceless art inside, as well as Europe's largest crypt, there are historical and religious treasures around every corner at St Paul's.

2 hours • Admission Included

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