London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
See London on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city, led by a guide. Hear the history of top London attractions like Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, and a guided tour of St Paul’s Cathedral. After the sightseeing tour, watch the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace and tour the Tower of London. As a bonus, this experience also includes a one-way River Thames sightseeing cruise, which can be used on the day or another time. Upgrade to include a Standard London Eye ticket, after the tour.
- See all of London's most iconic sights in one day
- Visit two of London's most iconic landmarks
- Watch a traditional British military ceremony
- Marvel at the scale and splendour of St Paul's Cathedral
- See the priceless Crown Jewels collection at The Tower of London
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Thames
- Finish with spectacular views on the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel (if option selected)
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can choose to take the river cruise on another day and finish the tour at the Tower of London instead of Westminster Pier.
Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability).
If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead.
The London Eye ticket is for standard entry around 6:30pm (subject to availability) on the same day. This ticket can only be used for this one visit. Please show the ticket on your phone as the barcode will be scanned. Visit to The London Eye is independent.
Please note: St Paul’s Cathedral is closed to the public on Sundays and for special events or services. On these days we will stop for photographs outside St Paul's Cathedral and spend longer at Tower of London instead.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Thames River cruise
Entry to St Paul's Cathedral
Entry to Tower of London
Superior coach with free Wi-Fi and USB charging on board
Personal Audio Headset
London Eye standard ticket at 6:30pm (if option selected)
Expert Blue Badge Guide
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What To Expect
City of London
Panoramic Tour Your tour of London begins with a journey through London with your expert tour guide onboard one of our luxury coaches with free Wi-Fi and USB charging. As you make your way through the city, your guide will impart exciting stories and interesting facts about London's long history. Along the way, you will see all of London's most iconic landmarks, including the Albert Memorial, Westminster Abbey, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben', and much, much more!
Changing of the Guard
At one of our first stops, Buckingham Palace, we will watch a traditional ceremony that is the epitome of British pomp and pageantry. During the ceremony, guards from the New Guard of the Household Division arrive to assume responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace. Accompanied by a regimental marching band, these soldiers are instantly recognizable in their bearskin caps and scarlet tunics. Don't let the bearskin hats fool you - these soldiers are elite soldiers from the British military!
Options
Tour with River Cruise
Tour in Spanish & River Cruise
Spanish-speaking guide
River Cruise and London Eye
With 2 entrances
Reviews
1,641 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Horrible, terrible guide. Rip off. Money grab. I can’t believe Viator uses these guys.
Kevin D,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
1.00This was the worst tour I’ve ever experienced. Multiple tours were crammed onto the same bus, tickets were mixed up, and people were literally left behind. Our guide, David, was rude, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. He rushed ahead constantly, saying, “If I waited for everyone, we’d miss the changing of the guards.” That’s the exact opposite of what a guide should do! There was no organization, no clear meeting points, and no concern for whether guests could keep up. To make it worse, the tour used public transit stops already overflowing with commuters, making everything chaotic. When I tried to contact the vendor through the Viator app and by email, I received no reply at all. If I could give zero stars, I would. Save yourself the money, the stress, and the disappointment—public transit will get you to the same places far more easily, and for a fraction of the cost. Do not book this tour. Live and learn.
Sitting in quite a bit of...
Laura B,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
2.00Sitting in quite a bit of traffic around London. Access to church and tower was nice, however no guided tour in tower (which we felt would have been a value add). Our tour guide was nice, but not very engaging. While sitting in traffic, it would have been nice to hear more history or stories to occupy time. We use Viator quite a bit and was disappointed with this tour.
Lots o london
Susan S,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Sheila and driver Idris were awesome. She was knowledgeable, clear in her instructions and had a good sense of humolots of lonr. The crowds and traffic in late August early September are hellacious, esp later in the day. We saw a LOT of london.
Mediocre
Linda V,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
3.00Sara did not keep group together. Very fristrating. My wife has a new knee and lagged behind. She didn’t care even though she knew that
Thoroughly enjoyable
Patricia M,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00A very enjoyable all-day trip with an amazing guide Ruth. Her knowledge of history and all the anecdotal information was both entertaining and informative.
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