London Tour: Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & Tower
Overview
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7 hours
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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
Scenic Thames River cruise (if full day option selected)
Knowledgeable, English-speaking guide
Admission to the British Crown Jewels (if full day option selected)
Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony (or Horse Guard on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays)
Guided tour of the Tower of London (if full-day option selected)
Skip the line & guided tour of Westminster Abbey
Hotel pick up / drop off
Lunch (at own expense) & Gratuities (optional)
Changing of the Guard on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays or due to poor weather
Options
Westminster Abbey ONLY
Duration: 3 hours Half-Day Tour of Westminster: Not Included: Tower of London Included: Westminster Abbey, Changing of the Guard (or Horse Guard), walking tour
Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & Tower of London Tour
Duration: 7 hours: Full-Day Tour of London with Changing of the Guard (or Horse Guard Parade), Westminster Abbey & Tower of London Tour included
Reviews
178 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day seeing highlights of London
Diana M,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful day seeing many iconic sights in London. Our tour guide Adrian was welcoming, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He educated us on many interesting aspects of British history. He moved our group efficiently from site to site and found great vantage points for the group to take pictures and view the changing of the guard. The overall experience was outstanding!
London’s Top Sites in One Day
Brian A,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Steven gave us a fantastic overview of the top London sites. This was perfect since we were only there 1 day. He uses ear mics which really helped. He shared great insights along the way in an enthusiastic engaging way.
Very happy Aussies
405sherier,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew, our tour guide was excellent. Informative and fun day.
Wonderful London day tour!
nicholec716,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! Our tour guide, Steven, was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and interesting!
Tour of London
jacquelinecY1567PE,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Steven Reid was an amazing tour guide, very informative and a great storyteller! He was very funny, and kept the tour entertaining.
3 in 1 tour
traveling melanin,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was a great guide. He was VERY knowledgeable and considerate of traveling guest with disabilities. The tour was just the right amount of time and it didn’t feel too rushed.
5 star tour
P9991ANrobertm,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Steve was an incredible guide! Super fun, amazing tour!
GREAT TOUR WE LOVE STEVEN
amandakZ1415TV,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing. You do and see so much. Steven our tour guide was so knowledgeable and made the tour a blast. I’m sad to leave!
Great informative guide....
nenie74,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great informative guide. Lots of walking but it was well paced. Guide kept moving us in to the best viewing spots and was able to easily adapt to changing circumstances, be it road closures, guards not changing, exhibit areas closed off
Fantastic tour from top to bottom
U4502PEjoep,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeremy is an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and an excellent story teller. Highly recommend.
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