London in a Day: Tower of London Tour, Westminster Abbey & River Cruise
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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Excellent
Matt was incredibly informative and knowledgeable. We’d never had got all the details about Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London without him. A great experience
Viator customer · J · Oct 25, 2025 Excellent
Comprehensive. Guide was congenial. Kind and answered questions. We found it very interesting and informative.
Viator customer · Noreen · Oct 22, 2025 Excellent
It was a great way to visit the city and learn about the history along the way. Katherine was our guide who was wonderful and very informative, she made tour interesting and entertaining.
Viator customer · Barbara · Oct 21, 2025 Excellent
Daniel our tour guide was wonderful! We even got into Westminster as the first tour group of the day so no one else was in there!! 30 minutes later it was packed!
Viator customer · Richard · Oct 18, 2025 Excellent
This tour exceeded all expectations. Our guide James was absolutely amazing and his knowledge across all aspects of London was fantastic. From religion to the Royal family, politics to the fables of the rich history of London - his stories and wisdom really made the is tour a brilliant experience.
Viator customer · Nikki · Oct 18, 2025
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This tour exceeded all expectations. Our guide James was absolutely amazing and his knowledge across all aspects of London was fantastic. From religion to the Royal family, politics to the fables of the rich history of London - his stories and wisdom really made the is tour a brilliant experience.
Viator customer · Nikki · Oct 18, 2025 Excellent
Andrew was a phenomenal guide. He was extremely entertaining, as well as informative. We all enjoyed the tour.
Viator customer · Deborah · Oct 18, 2025 Excellent
Daniel our tour guide was wonderful! We even got into Westminster as the first tour group of the day so no one else was in there!! 30 minutes later it was packed!
Viator customer · Richard · Oct 18, 2025 Excellent
Geoff was AMAZING ! Omg please DO NOT sit this one out it is so WORTH IT!! Amazing voice very knowledgeable
Viator customer · Connie · Oct 17, 2025 Excellent
Great way to see the main attractions in 1 day. Patrick was a good guide. Instructions were clear to understand.
Viator customer · skjdt7wp69 · Oct 16, 2025 Excellent
AMAZING! Yulia was absolutely fantastic! She is so knowledgeable about London and an excellent storyteller. We also experienced some unexpected royal ceremonial events. I would take this tour again and again!
Tripadvisor customer · Ben · Oct 16, 2025 Excellent
Wonderful got to experience so much of London without any stress Our tour guide Patrick was very j formative and witty
Viator customer · Diane · Oct 15, 2025 Excellent
Great way to see many of the highlights of London! Our guide Daniel was excellent. A lot of walking, but well with it. Guide was very knowledgeable and the audio system was comfortable to wear and easy to adjust.
Viator customer · Mark · Oct 15, 2025 Excellent
Very much enjoyed this tour and our guide Daniel was very knowledgeable and keen to answer everyone’s questions. A lot of walking but was broken up into manageable sections with a good break for lunch.
Viator customer · Nicholas · Oct 15, 2025 Excellent
Very informative. The guide was very knowledgeable. She maintained a good pace and ensured that everyone on the group was comfortable.
Tripadvisor customer · anoosh · Oct 14, 2025FAQs
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
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