Private London Full-Day Tour: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & River Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Check all of London's top sights off your list in one day.
- Explore Westminster Abbey with a knowledgeable guide
- Marvel at the breathtaking Crown Jewels.
- Sit back and relax on a Thames river cruise.
- Skip the line at the Tower of London.
Full description
See London from every angle on this complete, full-day tour, exploring on foot, by water & even from above. This tour covers more ground than any other.
Your morning starts near Westminster Abbey, where you'll catch a glimpse of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, before entering the Abbey at opening time to go directly to the Coronation Chair. Learn about the history of the building—England’s most important church—and visit the final resting places of a few of the countless monarchs and luminaries buried inside, from kings and queens to great writers and scientists.
It’s a short dash from there to Buckingham Palace, the monarch´s official London residence. You’ll also swing by the Horse Guards Parade, home to the lesser-known King's Life Guard, before visiting Trafalgar Square.
After a break for lunch, you’ll board a Thames sightseeing cruise complete with lively and entertaining commentary from the crew. It's a fun and relaxing way to journey to your last visit of the day, one that's sure to be a highlight: the Tower of London. With pre-reserved tickets, you’ll get inside quickly to enjoy a tour of its fascinating (and sometimes gruesome) history.
Your full-day London tour comes to an end at the Jewel House inside the Tower. While your guide can't accompany you inside to see the Crown Jewels, they'll give you a primer on the top pieces to look out for and their significance so you can check them out on your own.
Included / Excluded
- Skip the line ticket for Westminster Abbey
- Skip the line ticket for Tower of London
- Thames River Cruise
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Headset
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Parliament Square, Viscount Palmerston Statue, London, GB
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at the Viscount Palmerston Statue in Parliament Square.
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Know before you book
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- The Changing of the Guard ceremony is dependent on good weather and does not take place every day. Should the ceremony take place during your tour, we will view it. On alternative days, we will view the Queen's Life Guard Change/Horse Guards Parade. Guard Change does not happen on Tuesdays.
Know before you go
- The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- We ask that all guests (including children) bring ID on the day of their tour.
- All guests must pass through security.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- The Changing of the Guard ceremony is dependent on good weather and does not take place every day. Should the ceremony take place during your tour, we will view it. On alternative days, we will view the Queen's Life Guard Change/Horse Guards Parade. Guard Change does not happen on Tuesdays.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
- Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Westminster Abbey and at the Tower of London.
- Photography is not permitted inside Westminster Abbey.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Reviews
Lara was a wonderful local tour guide!! The whole trip was as seamless, fun, and we felt prepared with parking logistics. Highly recommend the morning tour, as there was very little traffic and we had fewer tourists to navigate around. Also be prepared to be soaked on the boat tour! The priority tickets get you to the front of the boat and the waterfall spray hits you directly in the face. So fun!!
Lara was an excellent tour guide and the whole experience was worth the price.
Amazing Tour!!
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Adult (18+)
Child (6-17)
Infant (0-5)
