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
River Cruise and London Eye
With 2 entrances
Tour in Spanish & River Cruise
Spanish-speaking guide
Tour with River Cruise
Reviews
1,654 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This is a good way to see...
Kathy B,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a good way to see the area in one day. Our guide seemed to stretch out her stories to make the stops longer. For those of us wanting to catch the eye she could have given us the option to see the tower of London on our own as soon as we got to that stop.
Great tour to explore London
Roberto N,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an incredible experience on the **London in 1 Day Tour**! Our guide, **Leslie**, was outstanding — so knowledgeable about London’s history and traditions, and always willing to answer our many questions with patience and enthusiasm. The itinerary was fantastic: from witnessing the majesty of **Buckingham Palace** and the **Changing of the Guard**, to exploring the **Tower of London**, and marveling at the beauty and resilience of **St. Paul’s Cathedral**. Each stop brought the city’s rich history to life, and Leslie’s insights made it all the more meaningful. Even though the **Thames River Cruise** and the **London Eye** were on our own, they made for a perfect and memorable closing to the day. 🚤🎡 This tour gave us a wonderful taste of London in just one day, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Don't Add London Eye or River Cruise Options
Julie C,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
3.00Do not add on the River Cruise or London Eye ride options to the all-day tour. Our tour guide took too much time at St. Paul's Cathedral which led to us missing out on the cruise and ride. Otherwise, our guide - Mariya - was very knowledgeable and delightful. She was eager to answer questions and make sure everyone was comfortable. At the halfway point the bus stops at the Evan Evans office whereby we have an opportunity to use the restroom. Well, there are two stalls total which meant long lines. Plus, it's pretty tough to find a place in the area to eat in the time given to relieve yourself and eat lunch.
Good overview of London
Kandi B,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great overview of the city. Guide was great at getting us a good view of the changing of the guard at Buckingham. An enjoyable interesting tour.
One Day London and Buckingham
Debra M,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00The tour was good but we spent too much viewing buildings and crowed streets from a bus which caused us to get to Buckingham Palace after a massive amount of people had already arrived so we couldn’t see the changing of the guards. Our tour guide suggested for us to watch the parade since there was no space for viewing changing of the guards.
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