Best of London Tour: Tower of London Tickets, Riverboat & Royal History Walk

182 reviews

4.75 hours

Max 20

Why take this tour?

Highlights

  • Enter the Tower of London in the morning after it opens its doors for the day.
  • Lay your eyes on the Crown Jewels without the usual crowds with access immediately after opening.
  • Explore the Tower at your own pace with time to visit the Bloody Tower, castle walls, and legendary ravens.
  • Float down the River Thames on a City Cruises boat ride past Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Shakespeare’s Globe.
  • Walk through royal London past Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and St. James’s Park.
  • Sites Visited
  • Tower of London
  • Jewel House (first entrance)
  • Old execution site on Tower Green
  • Bloody Tower
  • Torture chamber
  • Castle walls
  • White Tower
  • River Thames
  • Tower Bridge (view)
  • St. Paul's Cathedral (view)
  • Shakespeare's Globe (view)
  • The Shard (view)
  • London Eye (view)
  • Westminster Abbey (exterior)
  • Big Ben (exterior)
  • Houses of Parliament (exterior)
  • Buckingham Palace (exterior)
  • St. James' Palace (exterior)
  • St. James' Park
  • Tour Includes
  • Entrance to Tower of London with first access to Crown Jewels
  • Local English-speaking tour leader
  • London river cruise
  • Royal history walk
  • Group of 20 guests maximum

See London’s top sites in one morning.

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Verified Customer reviews

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4.7 /5
based on 53 Walks’ customer ratings
Overall rating
4.7 /5
53 reviews
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.8/5
Latest reviews
Excellent
She was exceptionally knowledgeable and professional. Katie was an excellent guide
Tripadvisor customer · ROSECHARTIER · Mar 22, 2026
Excellent
Katie was very patient, professional and knowledgeable. Our tour was very pleasant and informative.
Tripadvisor customer · Simplyevelyn · Mar 22, 2026
Excellent
If you are arriving in London and you wish to orientate yourself and get a taste of the major sites of the city this is the best tour. Or if you are on a short visit. You get to visit theTower of London and the crown jewels, see sights from the river (a boat trip is included!) including St Paul's Cathedral, then the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, stroll though the park to Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace and finally to see the horses at Horseguards in Whitehall. Accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable guide. The tour feels unhurried, but you have seen so much and learned a lot about this beautiful city.
Verified · Kate · Female · Mar 11, 2026
Excellent
I had a wonderful time with Ollie. He was knowledgeable and I enjoyed learning about the sites we visited.
Verified · Meredith · USA · Female · Mar 10, 2026
Excellent
Oil was without doubt the highlight of this tour, friendly knowledgeable and professional, ten out of ten.
Verified · Pete · USA · Male · Mar 10, 2026

FAQs

Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.

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