Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Experience the quintessential sights of one of the world's most fascinating and dynamic cities on this full-day London walking tour. From Westminster Abbey to the Tower of London and even the River Thames, this London city tour is proof that limited time doesn't have to mean a limited view of the UK capital. Soak up London's key attractions in just one action-packed day, with all the logistics handled for you as you explore in the company of a knowledgeable Blue Badge guide.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This tour is in English.

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Please Note: The 10 AM tour does not include entry to the Abbey. Instead, your guide will provide an introduction to the Abbey from the exterior.

The Changing of the Guard ceremony is dependent on good weather and does not take place every day. Should the ceremony take place during your tour, we will view it. On alternative days, we will view the Queen's Life Guard Change/Horse Guards Parade. Guard Change does not happen on Tuesdays.

Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking guide

Skip the line ticket for Westminster Abbey (9AM tour only)

Headset

Expertly guided walking tour

Thames River Cruise

Skip the line ticket for Tower of London

Food & Beverages

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

What To Expect

Parliament Square

Your morning starts at Parliament Square near Westminster Abbey. Catch a glimpse of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and meet some of the fascinating figures whose statues surround the square as you make your way to the church.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Westminster Abbey

Enter the Abbey at opening time to go directly to the Coronation Chair before crowds begin to surround it. Learn about the history of the building—England’s most important church—and visit the final resting places of a few of the countless monarchs and luminaries buried inside, from kings and queens to great writers and scientists. Please Note: Only the 9AM tour will include skip-the-line entry and a guided tour of Westminster Abbey. The 10AM tour does not include entry, but your guide will give an introduction to the Abbey from the exterior.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

London in a Day with Tower, Westminster & River Cruise

Please Note:: The 10 AM tour does not include an entry to the Abbey, it will only be visited from the exterior.

Private London in a Day tour

London in a Day: Can't miss London's most popular attractions. Visit the London Tower, Westminster Abbey, cruise the Thames and so much more.

Reviews

4.79

722 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

650

Full, wonderful day in London
Sybil L,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Geoff, was perfect. Kept us on schedule while sharing fascinating history and culture about everything on the tour. The pace, variety, and depth of this tour are wonderful and was exactly what we were looking for in a first day in London tour.
London in a day
R358RHandrewa,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome! He was very knowledgeable and really tailored the day for our small group. Overall was a great tour and we had a great day.
Fantastic and comprehensive tour
Amy S,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a lot of walking and not really stroller or wheelchair friendly as there are a lot of stairs at the different stops. Deborah was a fantastic guide and shared a wealth of knowledge about the history of every attraction.
Great way to get a snapshot of London
Kay H,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kim was a great tour guide. Just need to slow down a little bit so we can take photos. Westminister Abby was so interesting!
Our guide was extremely...
Sharon C,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, kind and considerate of the needs of our tour group. The tour was very informative and we enjoyed touring Westminster Abbey, walking around parts of London and the boat ride on the Thames.
Amazing walking tour! Our...
lisa a,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing walking tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and considerate of the walking ability of guests in our group. I highly recommend!
Matt was incredibly...
J S,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Matt was incredibly informative and knowledgeable. We’d never had got all the details about Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London without him. A great experience
Great tour.
Noreen J,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Comprehensive. Guide was congenial. Kind and answered questions. We found it very interesting and informative.
It was a great way to...
Barbara B,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great way to visit the city and learn about the history along the way. Katherine was our guide who was wonderful and very informative, she made tour interesting and entertaining.
Great way to cover London
Richard W,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Daniel our tour guide was wonderful! We even got into Westminster as the first tour group of the day so no one else was in there!! 30 minutes later it was packed!