Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & Tower of London Tour
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‘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)
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Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & Tower of London Tour
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Everything Royal
Cheryl N,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fabulous walk to either the changing of the guard or an opportunity to see the horse guards up close and personal and then pictures in front of Buckingham palace and a short walk to an amazing tour of the only Westminster Abbey! Then an hour lunch break and return to meet for a Uber boat ride down the Thames from Westminster Bridge to the London Bridge exiting for the Tower of London where you’ll find about history and see the Crown Jewels. It’s a fabulous day!!! Our tour guide, Steve, was one of a kind!! He was kind to answer all questions. He is filled with an incredible amount of knowledge of history and the Royal family through the years which he explains in a most interesting and relative way with many personal and fun stories interjected to make the information relative and very very fun to learn about! We scored with Steven. Hopefully you’ll get him too! Couldn’t be a better guide!
Outstanding
katklaw1,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Layla was extremely knowledgeable and very entertaining. Thoroughly enjoyed her stories and perspectives! Would highly recommend her!
Stephen was an excellent...
Kathy P,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stephen was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely knowledgable about the city of London, and its history. We did a full day tour, including The Tower of London, and I’d highly recommend it
The guide Dan was...
Peter M,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
1.00The guide Dan was accommodating and knowledgeable. The tour fell short as described. We did not go to 10 Downing Street, see the actual changing of the guard only a small parade, we did not go too Trafalgar Square, and the boat wasn’t as described we were put on a commuter Ferry that made local stops not nearly as expected from the description. Via tour should give us a credit to use for a cruise on the Thames as described.
Exploring London in a day
Dian W,
Jan 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was the best tour ever!!! We had a very knowledgeable tour guide. The tour started on time and the weather was great
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