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

1044 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 395 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.7 /5

395 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.7/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

Es war eine tolle und unterhaltsame Führung zu den wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten von London. Auch unser jugendlicher Sohn, der anfangs nicht so begeistert war, fand es am Ende sehr gut und war sehr zufrieden. Wahrscheinlich hätte er die Führung sonst nicht mitgemacht. Es war ein tolles Erlebnis. Die Führerin war sehr nett und sprach ein sehr gut verständliches Englisch, auch für diejenigen, die nicht so firm in der Sprache sind. Insgesamt war es ein tolles Erlebnis, sehr lehrreich und unterhaltsam. Sehr zu empfehlen!

GetYourGuide customer · Pablo · Feb 19, 2026

Excellent

Lovely guide. Very knowledgeable! Just know you might run out of time at the Tower of London before it closes

Viator customer · Danielle · Feb 13, 2026

Excellent

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

Verified · Wayne · Male · Feb 12, 2026

Excellent

This was an amazing trip to see some of the most iconic landmarks London has to offer. Our guide Jeremy was absolutely phenomenal! We had a smaller group so he was able to cater towards things our group was most excited about to help make the experience even better! He was a wealth of knowledge and was able to share so much about history surrounding the sights. He knew the best places to see the changing of the guard and we got super lucky to see the king drive by going into Buckingham Palace! Would definitely recommend this tour.

Viator customer · Leah · Feb 11, 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

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.