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London in a Day: Tower of London Tour, Westminster Abbey & River Cruise

1040 reviews

8 hours

Max 20

Why take this tour?

Highlights

See all of London's top attractions in a single day with an expertly crafted itinerary.
Step inside Westminster Abbey, home to the Coronation Chair and the final resting places of some of the UK's greatest scientists, writers, monarchs and more. (9AM tour only)
Enjoy a beautiful Thames River cruise complete with fun and informative commentary from the crew as you sail past scenic vistas.
Skip the line into the Tower of London for a comprehensive tour of the imposing palace-turned-prison, and marvel at the magnificence of the Crown Jewels.

Sites Visited
Westminster Abbey (9AM tour only)
Tower of London & Crown Jewels
Tower Bridge (exterior)
Buckingham Palace (exterior)
St James Palace (exterior)
Trafalgar Square
Houses of Parliament (exterior)
River Thames
Big Ben (view)
London Eye (view)
St Paul's Cathedral (view)
The Shard (view)
The Gherkin (view)

Tour Includes
Skip the line ticket for Westminster Abbey (9AM tour only)
Skip the line ticket for Tower of London
Thames river cruise
Blue Badge guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Headset

See all of London's highlights in just one day on this in-depth tour covering more ground than any other.

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Verified Customer reviews

Verified ratings

4.7 /5

based on 394 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.7 /5

394 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.7/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

Highly recommend well worth a good day out with friendly and informed tour guide

Verified · Wayne · Male · Feb 12, 2026

Excellent

Linda was outstanding, even on a cloudy, cold, blustery day. She gave a lovely running commentary, had favorite spots for photos (some of which she even took!)

Tripadvisor customer · Andy · Dec 27, 2025

Excellent

Great walking tour with Patrick. Started with Westminster Abbey then to changing of the guard. Walked to Trafalgar Square for lunch. After lunch back to Westminster area to go on Thames boat cruise to the Tower of London. Saw the Crown Jewels and several other buildings and exhibits. Overall a great day.

Viator customer · Kevin · Nov 30, 2025

Excellent

We had Alison as our guide and she was excellent! She is so knowledgable and made sure it was engaging for everyone. There were 15 people in our tour and ages ranged from young kids to senior. Def wear good shoes cause it’s a lot of walking. Lunch is only one hour so it is a bit rushed but otherwise the tour was amazing. Learned so much. Spend the money and skip the line for Westminster Abbey - worth every penny. We also got to watch the changing of the guard on our day.

Viator customer · Stephanie · Nov 27, 2025

Excellent

This tour is absolutely worth every penny! Our guide Toby F. was so knowledgeable and we were so impressed with the details he provided during the tour!

Viator customer · Rebecca · Nov 16, 2025

FAQs

Is the Guard Change ceremony happening the day of my tour?

Please note there is no Changing of the Guard ceremony on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. It may also be subject to cancellation at any time it's scheduled to happen during the week. In this event, you will get to see the Horse Guards Parade (an arguably more impressive ceremony!) and the Ceremony of the Word at the Tower of London.

Can I take pictures in Westminster Abbey?

No. You are not allowed to take any photos while inside the Abbey. If you want a picture of the interior, you have to buy a postcard in the gift shop.

Can I take a bag into Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London?

Yes, but only small bags. Please note that for security reasons your bags will also be checked before you enter. Here is a list of prohibited items: Sharp items e.g. knives (including Swiss army knives) scissors, cutlery and screwdrivers Paint spray Padlocks, chains and climbing gear Items that make a noise (e.g. whistles) Banners, placards and flags Liquids that are not in sealable containers