Tower of London Opening Ceremony, Boat Ride & Changing of Guard

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Embark on a captivating journey through London's royal history and iconic landmarks. Begin with an early access visit to the infamous Tower of London, where you’ll see the opening ceremony and be dazzled by the Crown Jewels. Cruise the Thames River aboard a relaxing boat and either attend the Changing of the Guards or explore the heart of London on the Westminster City Walking Tour.

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

Please note that there will be no guiding inside the Jewel House and White Tower at the Tower of London as this is forbidden by the venue.

The Changing of the Guard is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather or other circumstances is not announced before the morning of the ceremony. When this occurs, you will be provided with a walking tour of Westminster city instead.

Please note that the changing of the guard schedule may change and on different dates we will see either Foot Guards or Horse Guards.

Please note that the Changing of the Guards ceremony is not included if your tour departs from 9am onwards. On these days, you will be provided with a walking tour of Westminster city instead.Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' access.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

VIP early-access tickets to Tower of London

Expert, English-speaking guide

Changing of the Guards (depending on the day)

Opening Ceremony at the Tower of London by the Beefeaters (if option selected)

Headsets when appropriate, so you always hear your guide

Guided Walking tour of Westminster City (depending on the day)

Boat ride on the River Thames

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Options

Upgrade with Ceremony

Buckingham Palace Tickets: Upgrade your tour including guaranteed access with no waiting lines to Buckingham Palace, home of the King Charles III
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Opening Ceremony: This option includes the Opening Ceremony at the Tower of London, performed by the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters)

Ceremony & Westminster Walk

Opening Ceremony included: This option includes the Opening Ceremony at the Tower of London, performed by the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters)
Westminster Walking Tour: This option includes a fully guided walking tour through the vibrant area of Westminster

With Changing of Foot Guards

Changing of the Foot Guards : Witness the Changing of the Foot Guards.
Opening Ceremony not included: This option does not include the opening ceremony at the Tower of London.

With Changing of Horse Guards

Changing of the Horse Guards: Witness the Changing of the Horse Guards.
Opening Ceremony not included: This option does not include the opening ceremony at the Tower of London.

With Westminster Walking Tour

Westminster Walking Tour: This option includes a fully guided walking tour through the vibrant area of Westminster
Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes
Opening Ceremony not included: This option does not include the opening ceremony at the Tower of London.

Ceremony&Changing Foot Guards

Opening Ceremony included: This option includes the Opening Ceremony at the Tower of London, performed by the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters)
With Changing of Foot Guards: Witness the Changing of the Foot Guards.

Private Tour without Ceremony

This option includes a visit to the Tower of London, Thames River Boat Ride & a walking tour of Westminster City.
Private Tour without Ceremony: Private tour guide exclusively for you and your group for a more personalized experience.

Ceremony&Changing Horse Guards

Opening Ceremony included: This option includes the Opening Ceremony at the Tower of London, performed by the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters)
With Changing of Horse Guards: Witness the Changing of the Horse Guards.

Reviews

4.59

859 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

687

Fantastic tour
Dana L,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fantastic tour! Lee was knowledgeable, easily heard by all and enthusiastic about London. Best tour of the trip! Highly recommend.
Very unfair that we were...
Gwen J,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Very unfair that we were not made aware in advance of the celebrations and that we would not be able to watch the changing of the guard’s at Buckingham Palace. That was our primary purpose for booking this excursion!
Raw deal
Tim H,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
1.00
This was supposed to be a 3 legged trip starting with Tower of London changing of the guards which was fine and our guide Sophie was knowledgeable and energetic unfortunately die to VE festivities we were not going to able to visit Buckingham Palace we were given the option of round trip Thame boat ride to the Palace but when we tried to use to QR code supplied to us we were told it was only good for one way, so we paid for 3 events and only got one , ive used Viator before and would expect some sort of compensation
Okay
Catriona M,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Early start was good but there were other tour groups so it was still a bit crowded seeing the Crown Jewels. Also the tour guide leaves after you enter so you don’t get an on-site tour, just an introduction and some interesting history before you go in. I also saw as I was leaving where to get headsets for self tour inside the Tower that would have made my trip better to have one of them Small group of 7 was good
Zach was an awesome guide...
Todd C,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Zach was an awesome guide who told both vivid ghost stories and interesting historical tidbits. There is quite a bit of walking in this tour.