Full Day London Tour: Tower of London & Westminster Abbey
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.
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.
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
What‘s Included
Knowledgeable, English-speaking guide
Admission to the British Crown Jewels
Guided tour of the Tower of London
Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony (or Horse Guard on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays)
Scenic Thames River cruise
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
239 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing complete history...
Marcia W,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing complete history of England with entertaining guide. About 5 miles of walking. Tower of London was fascinating but not for young children
Wonderful Full Day London Tour
Bill D,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Helena Kornel was amazing. Her knowledge was very deep and she talked the whole time, not walking with silence like many other guides tend to do. So a lot more information given today.
Fantastic day tour of London!
karilynnd2022,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Helena Kornel was a fantastic guide! She was so thorough with describing everything!
Fun and informative
melodymP1889JD,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! Full of wonderful history and beautiful sites!
Highly Recommend!
445blendar,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide’s name was Daniel. He was excellent. Very knowledgeable, the pace was not too fast not to slow. Overall, I highly recommend!
A must do experience
Tara H,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jill was an incredible guide. So knowledgeable and charismatic. The details she provided were priceless. Book this tour, it is superb!!
Best tour of London and guide!
Thomas S,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the day in London and decided to do this tour. It was an excellent experience. We saw so many sites and enjoyed the day. Our guide Andrew was the best. He was so knowledgeable and made sure we saw it all. I would highly recommend this tour and hope Andrew is your guide. Well worth the money. Thank you for a great day!
Great way to explore London!
davjan1,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jackie was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and handled the long day like a pro!
Take a tour with Jill!
E7530JVkatieh,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jill was incredible. Very informative, engaging, and kind. Our nine year old twins thanked us repeatedly after which speaks to Jill’s personality and knowledge.
Jill and the tour guide are great!!
GrandTour12656273415,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jill was an amazing guide “the tour guy” is awesome full London tour in a day! Very informational and exciting
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