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
Our guide Dominic was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Westminister Abbey, the Tower of London, and the Royals and their residences and was able to cover all the highlights in 7+ hours. We were also very fortunate to catch the military’s rehearsal for the King's upcoming birthday celebration. The tour entails a lot of walking and standing so wear comfortable shoes.
Verified · David · USA · Male · Jun 05, 2026 Excellent
Our tour guide was amazing! We were late getting to our meeting destination, because we were having trouble getting an Uber or Taxi. He was very understanding.
He was so full of knowledge about the London Borough Market. Very friendly personality!
Super helpful. We are from Texas, so we don’t ever do underground tubes. He walked us to the Underground tube station and told us exactly which tubes to go on to get back to our hotel.
I would definitely book through them again!
Verified · Tim · USA · Male · Jun 04, 2026 Excellent
Paul our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the tour on schedule but allowed for questions and breaks as needed. Lots of walking but not strenuous or lengthy walking. We really got to see a lot and Paul made it a fun day!!! Good value!
Verified · Andrea · USA · Female · May 31, 2026 Excellent
Linda was amazing tour guide.
Tripadvisor customer · Divya · May 31, 2026 Excellent
Linda was knowledgeable and entertaining! Really appreciated her as our guide, especially at the Tower of London. Great tour and great guide!
Tripadvisor customer · Vicki · May 31, 2026
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Excellent
Our guide Dominic was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Westminister Abbey, the Tower of London, and the Royals and their residences and was able to cover all the highlights in 7+ hours. We were also very fortunate to catch the military’s rehearsal for the King's upcoming birthday celebration. The tour entails a lot of walking and standing so wear comfortable shoes.
Verified · David · USA · Male · 65 - 74 years · Jun 05, 2026 Excellent
Our tour guide was amazing! We were late getting to our meeting destination, because we were having trouble getting an Uber or Taxi. He was very understanding.
He was so full of knowledge about the London Borough Market. Very friendly personality!
Super helpful. We are from Texas, so we don’t ever do underground tubes. He walked us to the Underground tube station and told us exactly which tubes to go on to get back to our hotel.
I would definitely book through them again!
Verified · Tim · USA · Male · 55 - 64 years · Jun 04, 2026 Excellent
Paul our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the tour on schedule but allowed for questions and breaks as needed. Lots of walking but not strenuous or lengthy walking. We really got to see a lot and Paul made it a fun day!!! Good value!
Verified · Andrea · USA · Female · 65 - 74 years · May 31, 2026 Excellent
Linda was absolutely wonderful.
Tripadvisor customer · Anjali · May 31, 2026 Excellent
Linda was knowledgeable and entertaining! Really appreciated her as our guide, especially at the Tower of London. Great tour and great guide!
Tripadvisor customer · Vicki · May 31, 2026 Excellent
Linda, our tour guide did an amazing job fitting so much into one day, including watching the practice parade for the kings' upcoming birthday. She was very knowledgeable about all of the places we visited. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to see the sights in London.
Tripadvisor customer · aaronbJ9168VT · May 31, 2026 Excellent
Linda was amazing tour guide.
Tripadvisor customer · Divya · May 31, 2026 Excellent
Excellent time. Tour guide Paul was very knowledgeable !
Tripadvisor customer · Patrick · May 31, 2026 Excellent
The tour was excellent and the guide simply wonderful but I did not realize how much walking.
Verified · Gail · USA · Female · 75 or older years · May 30, 2026 Excellent
Linda was absolutely amazing, she was such a good guide, so knowledgeable to all our questions and her timing was impeccable!! we got to see the kings b day parade practice due to strong knowledge of London!!
Tripadvisor customer · Kennedy · May 30, 2026FAQs
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
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.
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