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.
- 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
- 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)h
- Tour Includes
- Skip the line ticket for Westminster Abbey
- 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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Total Customer Reviews: 430
Verified Ratings
4.7 /5
based on 393 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
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 · Oct 29, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
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 · Oct 26, 2024 · Australia · Male · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Exceeded our expectations. Julia was an amazing guide and the sites visited were perfect for a first time visitor to London.
Verified · Gerard · Oct 19, 2024 · Canada · Male · 55 to 64 years
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 · Oct 17, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
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 · Oct 12, 2024 · USA · Male · 35 to 44 years
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
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