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

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

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

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

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

4.83

120 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

109

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Rebecca S,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour. Started the morning at Westminster Abbey and our tour guide Dan was very knowledgeable and witty. He kept the tour lively & interesting with facts and anecdotes. Then onto the changing of the guard Dan always told us where to stand to get the best view possible. Ended with a boat ride down the Thames where we finished up at the Tower of London. My son thoroughly enjoyed the stories here. We got a sneak peek into the chapel where Anne Bolelyn. All in all a 10/10 experience!
London Day Tour With Dan
X3275WVsarahm,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had Dan as our tour guide. I cannot understate how excellent he was. I did the full day tour with my family and he was so energetic and excited to talk about the history of London. Full of fun facts, such a genuine man with fun jokes throughout the day. It wouldn't have been the same tour without Dan leading it.
Fantastic Tour with Toby
Michele A,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Toby was fantastic! He was very informative and gave insightful information about each part of the tour. He knew exactly where we should stand for great views and photos also. Additionally, he provided great suggestions for other areas to explore during our stay. We truly enjoyed our time with him and felt like the tour was well worth it.
Top notch tour!
143jamit,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jill was a wonderful guide who gave us a great day with lots of information and stories. Wonderful experience! Highly recommend!
Tour with Dan
reeds132,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dan provided us with an incredible tour of Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. His knowledge of these sites was perfectly matched with his humor and charisma. We had a wonderful time on this tour!
Great tour
nicki r,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jill was an excellent guide . Friendly and very knowledgeable. Busy day but learned a lot about history and details on our tour
Tour of London
kimkO7558MS,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Warren was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and funny. It was a great way to explore London! He gave us plenty of time to explore.
Incredible Tour
patrickkH6257SY,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect mix of walking and great historical information. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommend taking this tour for first time London visitors.
The tour guide was great,...
Stephanie,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The tour guide was great, very knowledgeable and funny. The tour was interesting, there is a lot of walking, but the pace is mangeable even if you are not in great shape. The only thing that I was disappointed about is how little time we had for the visit of the abbey. We went around and got loads of information, but we did not have time to really look. For the Tower of London it was not a problem, since the tour ended there, we could always keep visiting after. The guide even gave us all the information we needed for the spots we had not been to. He was also nice enough to give indications to participants on how to get back to their hotels.
History of the British Monarchy
deborahgK2744KY,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Andrew, was excellent. He made the tour very interesting by interspersing humour with all the factual information. I would definitely recommend Andrew as a guide and this tour.