Westminster Walking Tour, River Cruise & Tower of London Entry
Description
Go on our 3-hour walking tour through Westminster to see some of London’s most iconic sights, then hop on a river cruise to the Tower of London! We begin at Green Park, heading to Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony (select days only). Capture memorable photos of the Palace and Guards before strolling through Westminster's iconic streets, admiring its remarkable landmarks. Your guide will lead you past Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, the Houses of Parliament and more! Next, board a boat at the pier directed by your guide. Relax and enjoy the scenic journey along the historic Thames from Westminster to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Upon arrival at Tower Pier, disembark and explore the Tower of London, a historic landmark with over a thousand years of history, known for its beefeater guards and resident ravens. Note: Changing of the Guard occurs daily in June & July, otherwise on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
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Itinerary
After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace. On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot! Afterward, walk along the Royal Mall.
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
Then it’s time to sail down the river! You’ll board the boat – sit back and get comfortable as you watch the London sights along this historic part of the Thames.
Then head to the Tower of London – one of the most historical buildings in London with over a thousand years of history!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Guard Change is on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun at 10 AM, but the schedule is set by the British Army and may change without notice
Reviews(10)
We only had one day in London and wanted to make the best of it. This tour hit all the highlights and we learned a lot of history along the way!
Our guide, Ashley, was wonderful and engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour!! Very informative and scenic.
Brandon is AWSOME!! We learned so much on his tour, and he’s exceptionally personable. Excellent knowledge of what he showed us!!!
Excellent and smooth organization, sumptuous knowledge of our guide Tarnia. Well timed walk pace and rest breaks. We had a fun and great time.
Though it's difficult to do a walking Tour of London due to the loads of other walking tours and the normal crowds, Will did a brilliant job. He is funny, informative and took us to great behind the normal scenes stops. The walking part of the tour was definitely our favorite part. The cruise on the Thames was nice. The guide was entertaining but the cruise wasn't very long. By the time we got to The Tower of London we were pretty wiped out. We're in our 60s and this was the last day of an 18 day vacation though! The Crown Jewels made the Tower leg worth it.
Highlights many areas in one day. Long walking. May skip the Themes River cruise if another tour or two could fulfill your needs
Might be too much for one day if they have any trouble with walking. Otherwise enjoyed the experience
Benedict was a great quide. He keep all 18 in our group engaged. Told us things in such a way that I still remember the information 24 hours later. My husband and I both felt that we were taking a walk around London with a friend.
This was a wonderful way to see many important buildings in London. The tour guide was knowledgeable and humorous.
Will was an excellent tour guide. Funny and knowledgeable. He really seemed to e joy giving tours. Had the best time touring London.
