London in a Day: Tower of London Tour, Westminster Abbey & River Cruise
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- The ultimate day of sightseeing in Europe’s most vibrant capital city
- See all of London's top attractions in a single day
- Savour the history of London with the help of an expert, local guide
- Tour the Westminster Abbey, the venue for coronations, royal weddings and state funerals
- Enjoy a Thames River cruise
- Skip the line into the Tower of London and see the Crown Jewels
- You will be a part of a small group of 20
Overview
A London sightseeing tour planned to the tee to give you an unforgettable day in one of the most historic and happening cities in the world.
Your London city tour begins with an early morning access to Westminster Abbey, before the peak hour crowds start pouring in. While visiting the abbey you will see the magnificent gothic architecture and the Coronation Chair.Your guide will point out the history and symbolism that are hidden in every corner. You will visit the part of the abbey that houses the tombs of the members of the royal family, aristocrats and illustrious personalities such as scientists and poets, including the tombs of Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer and Rudyard Kipling.
Head to see the Horse Guards Parade and then walk over to Trafalgar Square, the historic central point of London, and then to Nelson’s Column. Then you will break for lunch and head down to the Thames for a scenic cruise past major London attractions like the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Shard and the Gherkin.
You final highlight of your London tour will be a skip-the-line admission to the Tower of London, the fortress and royal stronghold for British monarchs for some 1,000 years. Hear dark tales of torture, imprisonment, executions and murders. Your can’t ask for a better finality when you see the Crown Jewels housed inside the Tower of London complex.
Inclusions
- Skip the line ticket for Westminster Abbey
- Skip the line ticket for Tower of London
- Thames River Cruise
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Headset
Exclusions
- Hotel tranfers
- Food and drinks
Please note
Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
We ask all guests (including children) bring ID on the day of their tour.
All guests must pass through security.
Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
This is a walking tour you should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
The Changing of the Guard ceremony is dependent on good weather and does not take place everyday. 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 will not happen on Tuesdays
Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
Tower Bridge is not the part of the tour so you can view the bridge from the boat or from the Tower.
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