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

393 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 393 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.7 /5

393 reviews

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4.9/5

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Latest reviews

Excellent

In October, we joined Linda for a tour led by the London Blue Badge Guide. It was an absolutely fantastic and enriching experience. Her extensive knowledge of each site we explored was impressive. The tour spanned the entire day, and I wholeheartedly recommend it. The group size can accommodate up to 20 to 25 participants.

Verified · Stacy · USA · Female · Oct 29, 2024

Great

Good tour to see some London highlights. The guide Oliver was brilliant. Only con was the cruise - pretty average. Would have been better spent walking along the river front.

Verified · Graham · Australia · Male · Oct 26, 2024

Excellent

Exceeded our expectations. Julia was an amazing guide and the sites visited were perfect for a first time visitor to London.

Verified · Gerard · Canada · Male · Oct 19, 2024

Excellent

What a wonderful day! The history in architecture that we saw was just beyond words. Kim was our tour guide and he was great! He was personable, knowledgeable and fun. I highly recommend The London in a day tour!

Verified · Melissa · USA · Female · Oct 17, 2024

Great

Daniel the tour guide was a great guy to have along. Knowledgeable, kind, patient and did his job to a, very high standard.

Verified · Adel · USA · Male · Oct 12, 2024

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