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Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & Tower of London Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Limited time on your hands whilst visiting London? Join us and see London's Best in One Day!

Your day starts with a guided tour of Westminster Abbey, skip-the-line entry included.

Strolling through St James Park, your next stop will be Buckingham Palace's exterior. Here you'll enjoy a crash course to the royal family & witness the *changing of the guard ceremony.

The last stop before lunch will be 10 Downing Street, where great minds like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher made crucial decisions that influenced the nation.

After a quick lunch break, you'll enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Thames Clipper service, where you can sit back and relax as your guide points out some of the famous sites along the waterside.

Last on the Itinerary is a guided tour of the Tower of London. your guide will teach you about the significance of this castle throughout the centuries, and have a chance to visit some of the Castle's rooms before proceeding to visit the British Crown Jewels.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please note that the Changing of the Guard currently occurs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays only. On alternate days, we will see the Changing of the Guard at the Horse Guards Parade instead.

The Changing of the Guard schedule is subject to change or cancellation by British authorities, sometimes due to weather, with little notice. In case of cancellation, you'll enjoy a guided walking tour of Westminster instead.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Knowledgeable, English-speaking guide

Skip the line & guided tour of Westminster Abbey

Admission to the British Crown Jewels

Enjoy best vantage point of the Changing of the Guard (or Horse Guard) ceremony

Scenic Thames River cruise

Guided tour of the Tower of London

Headsets (10+ people)

Hotel pick up / drop off

Lunch (at own expense) & Gratuities (optional)

What To Expect

1

Parliament Square

Your day will begin around parliament square. From this prime location you can already catch a glimpse of London's iconic Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster before heading to your first stop of the day - Westminster Abbey.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Westminster Abbey

Tour of Westminster Abbey - Skip the ticketing line alongside our expert guide and enter this majestic Abbey, nestled upon the very spot where a humble fisherman once glimpsed a celestial vision of St. Peter in the 10th century. Our guide will take you around this sacred sanctuary, which housed nearly 40 coronations as well as the funeral of Princess Diana.

1 hour • Admission Included

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Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & Tower of London Tour

Reviews

4.79

91 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • English life and history

    Gus H,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide made history live. The facts, poetry, anecdotes, brought life and context to what we were seeing. Our guide brought the what, who and why with humour, while bringing us along smartly

  • A Royal Learning Experience

    Frank B,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Anna Maria (the tour guide) was very knowledgeable. We didn’t ask a question she couldn’t answer. However, she was soft spoken and with all of the surrounding ambient noise, it was often very difficult to hear her.

  • London Westminster Abbey, Changing of the Guard and Tower of London Tour

    Linda W,

    Aug 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Both tour guides were awesome. So impressive how they immerse them and their clients in history, architecture and many other things ga to make your experience complete. I did not get the fist guides name, maybe Alliah and Traci for second part were wonderful. A bit disappointing that it was not noted at booking changing of the guard does not happen on Tuesday or Thursdays. We did, however got to see the horse guard change. A ding with Viator as it was not clear these were distinct tours with The Tour Guy and the second meeting/check in place was not clear.

  • My kids and I had a great...

    Kerin H,

    Aug 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    My kids and I had a great day. Andrew was our wonderful tour guide. He was friendly, patient, and informative. There was a lot of walking but totally worthwhile. Also, it was very convenient to have skip the line tickets to all our stops that we toured inside. Thank you again for our fun day of getting to know London.

  • London in a Day with Dan!

    Sandra T,

    Aug 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour covered everything we wanted to see and we had a wonderful time with Dan! He was funny and informative!

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4.79
91 reviews
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