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

1069 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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4.7 /5

based on 398 Walks’ customer ratings

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4.7 /5

398 reviews

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Latest reviews

Excellent

Had a great experience on this tour! Everything was well-organized and we managed to see so many iconic places in one day without feeling rushed. Our guide Nigel was fantastic - very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience engaging and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

GetYourGuide customer · Ekaterina · Apr 05, 2026

Excellent

Well paced and super informative tour. Our guide, Kim, was absolutely amazing! Would definitely recommend.

Viator customer · Amanda · Apr 05, 2026

Excellent

It was excellent and our guide Kim Boyd was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to have as a tour guide!! I would highly recommend both!

Viator customer · Barb · Apr 05, 2026

Excellent

We really enjoyed our London in a Day tour. Andrew, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and fun. It was the perfect blend of sights and stops. We had time to capture photos along the way while still keeping a steady pace. Definitely would recommend for first time visitors to London.

Tripadvisor customer · Relax15976095039 · Apr 02, 2026

Excellent

Andrew was great and very knowledgeable!

Tripadvisor customer · Joshua · Apr 01, 2026

FAQs

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

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.

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.