London Tour: Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & Tower
Overview
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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 To Expect
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Enjoy best vantage point of the Changing of the Guard (or Horse Guard) ceremony
Knowledgeable, English-speaking guide
Admission to the British Crown Jewels
Guided tour of the Tower of London
Scenic Thames River cruise
Skip the line & guided tour of Westminster Abbey
Headsets (10+ people)
Hotel pick up / drop off
Lunch (at own expense) & Gratuities (optional)
Options
Westminster Abbey ONLY
Duration: 3 hours
Half-Day Tour of Westminster: London Walking Tour with Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard (Tower of London is excluded).
Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & Tower of London Tour
Duration: 7 hours: Full-Day Tour of London with changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & Tower of London Tour included
Reviews
148 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great London experience
jennifercM7596WZ,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour experience was unforgettable thanks to our incredible guide, Frances. She was Knowledgeable, engaging, and so thoughtful with our family—especially the kids—she brought the city’s history to life in a way that was both fun and meaningful. Everything was seamless and perfectly paced. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a truly special London experience!
Tracey rocks! Great tour.
305reidk,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tracey was phenomenal! She shared a lot of information and took the time to make personal connections. You could tell she really enjoyed sharing London’s rich history. Highly recommended!
Great day!
Keri R,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Genevieve was our tour guide and she was off the chart smart! She has such a sweet demeanor about her and was so knowledgeable about literally everything! I highly recommend her and left with so much knowledge about all the places that we visited!
Great tour guide but poor Viator support
Michael W,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide Dan was Fantastic!! He was knowledgeable and fun thru the day and always made sure we had perfect vantage points for the experience. He is top notch!! Our booking was misleading. We thought we had purchased a full day tour that included a river cruise and Tower of London tour with the Crown Jewels. As I contacted customer service our agent Andrea did not clear up our questions. When we arrived our thought as we still were embarking on a full day tour as that was in both our booking email as well as our itinerary in my Viator app. I asked Andrea if I could send her an Email with what I saw in my itinerary and she never responded. Unprofessional. Very disappointed when our day was cut short. We loved the portion of the tour we received from Dan. We will question in the future if Viator is the right platform to book upcoming tours. Very poor customer service
Jill was amazing!
884dalem,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jill was an amazing guide. She kept us entertained and dished out so many interesting details of the city. Most of all we left our tour with a deep appreciation for London and its rich and vast history. Thank you Jill for your knowledge, humor and for spending your entire day with us!
Fantastic tour!
517deedeec,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was fantastic! So informative and saw so many things. We learned so much about the history of everything as we walked! Jill is an incredible guide with so much knowledge of everything. Her timing was impeccable. Would recommend to anyone traveling to London!
Pick this tour! It's the best one, easily!
Wendy M,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an absolutely amazing tour! We walked and saw and walked some more - and our guide ensured we didn't miss anything!! This is the BEST option for this type of tour, hands down. This tour provided bluetooth headsets so our guide could be fully around a corner and down the hall a bit and we could still hear him perfectly. Everywhere was busy and crowded (it was Christmas Break, after all) and we never missed any of his insights or suggestions. He was warm and friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about so many areas of London. The boat ride was a good respite from walking, as was the break for lunch. Everything was so well coordinated and covered, I couldn't have asked for a better tour for our large family group. If we're ever in London again, we're doing this tour with the group for sure!
Too bad about the listening devices
Jonna G,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Arianna was a great guide, very knowledgeable. Unfortunately, the provided listening devices didn't work great in the windy weather and when we were more than a few feet away. We may have missed some facts, but the day was full of plenty nonetheless. A lot of walking, so the brief time on the boat from Westminster to Tower of London was a welcome respite.
Great day
jasonbF6007KT,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jackie was amazing. The tour was perfect
Worth every penny and so much more!
Z5021SAdavidg,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeremy was great! We saw and experienced so many sights and he was so organized and knowledgeable. Such a delight to be around. Thank you, Jeremy!
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