See the best that England’s capital has to offer on a full-day city tour of London! Explore St Paul’s Cathedral with a guide, then make a photo stop at Westminster Abbey. Watch the must-see Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace and have some free time for lunch around the UNESCO-listed Tower of London. Finish up with a sightseeing cruise down the River Thames. If you want to see even more, upgrade to one of two activities: a cream tea at Harrods restaurant or a London Eye flight.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  London Eye Standard Ticket (if upgrade option selected)
✔  Private cruise on the River Thames
✔  Friendly professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle
✔  Cream tea at Harrods restaurant (if upgrade option selected)
✔  Entry to Tower of London
✔  Changing of the Guard ceremony (selected dates only) and photo stop outside Buckingham Palace
✔  Entry to St. Paul's Cathedral
✖  Hotel pick-up & drop-off
✖  Gratuities
✖  Food and drinks
Departure & Return
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Located on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7.30am)

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Itinerary
1
Buckingham Palace Take a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace and witness the iconic Changing the Guard ceremony. Note: The ceremony currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). On Wednesdays when St. Paul’s opens late (10am) the tour will not include the Guard Change but instead there will be a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace first thing in the morning.

Duration:  40 minutes

2
Westminster Abbey Enjoy a photo opportunity outside a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history

Duration:  20 minutes

3
Houses of Parliament Enjoy a photo opportunity outside The Palace of Westminster including the Great Clock Tower where Big Ben (Great Bell) sits.

Duration:  15 minutes

4
Whitehall Drive up Whitehall and see Downing street where houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister
5
Trafalgar Square Drive past an iconic public square
6
Royal Courts of Justice Drive past the Law Courts of England and Wales. It is a large grey stone edifice in the Victorian Gothic Revival style built in the 1870s and opened by Queen Victoria in 1882. It is one of the largest courts in Europe.
7
St. Paul's Cathedral First group to enter this magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.

Duration:  1.25 hours

8
Tower of London Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens.

Duration:  2 hours

9
Tower Bridge Built in 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. You will enjoy the view from under the bridge!
10
Thames River Enjoy the guided boat trip on the River Thames from Tower pier to London Eye. You will see Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe and the Houses of Parliament etc. all views from the river!

Duration:  40 minutes

11
London Eye Enjoy the magnificent views of London from The London Eye (if London Eye upgrade option is selected). The London Eye is the Europe's tallest observation wheel.

Duration:  30 minutes

12
Harrods Harrods is one of the largest and most famous department stores in the world and currently owned by the state of Qatar. Here you will enjoy quintessentially English cream tea (if/when Cream Tea upgrade option is selected) After tea the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the store.

Duration:  45 minutes

Additional info
•  Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•  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
•  Sunday tours are unable to include a tour of St Paul's cathedral due to the weekly service taking place; you will still be able to go inside the cathedral but there will be no guided tour
•  Tour itinerary may change subject to St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London opening times as well as on the day that Changing the Guard does not take place
•  The Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). When there is no Changing of the Guards we still stop for a photo outside/near the Palace.
•  On Wednesdays when St. Paul’s opens late (10am) the tour will not include the Guard Change but instead will have a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace first thing in the morning.
•  London Eye generally closes during January for annual maintenance work. 2025 closure dates: January 6 - 19 inclusive.
•  Until the 31st March 2025 the cream tea (same offering) will be served in the Harrods Café located on the lower ground floor.
•  Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
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Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
9 hours
Guide in:
English   
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