Full Day London Tour: Tower of London & Westminster Abbey
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.
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
219 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Daniel’s tour was great
Vacation32805311256,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide. Daniel Richardson was fantastic
Lovely excursion with Frances!
rachelryan4,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Frances is a book full of knowledge and is so sweet and efficient. Book with this company and ask for Frances. You will thank me later, I promise!!!
Loved it!!
shenettet2026,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fantastic. Andrew was an excellent guide - very knowledgeable and engaging throughout the day. The pace was relaxed and well balanced, allowing everyone to enjoy the experience without feeling rushed. I also felt the admission price was fair and offered good value for a full day out.
Full day
David E,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jam-packed day with our knowledgeable and engaging guide Penny. All as advertised and quite enjoyable. Be ready to walk.
London with Andrew!
978leighanng,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience.Ask for Andrew, he’s the best!
Awesome Tour
loganmX7031BU,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour! Frances was great. Super knowledgeable and kind!
Fun day in London!
Trail15842731822,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Penny was an amazing guide! She was witty and knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour. She was able to keep 20 people on tour and engaged. Definitely recommend Penny as a tour guide.
Daniel was Amazing!
LAURIE R,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00That the Abraham Lincoln statue meeting place is in trafagler square. Taxi drivers have no idea where to drop you off and we were running around trying to find the location so as not to miss the beginning of the tour.
It was great. We saw the...
Susan L,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great. We saw the highlights of London, and was able to spend ample time at them all. The Uber boat ride was great. We had plenty of time for lunch and shopping.
The tour was amazing. Turned our skeptic children into tour believers, which is no small task. :)
paintthetrip,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00France’s was the best tour guide I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot of tours.
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