Best of London: Tower of London, River Cruise, and History Walk

$134 (Per Person)(All-In Price)

Overview

Best of London: Tower of London, River Cruise, and History Walk Experience

Skip the line into Westminster Abbey and witness the world-famous Changing of the Guard as you watch the King’s Guard perform centuries-old ceremonies.

Details

Start your morning with a skip-the-line visit to the Tower of London, a former royal residence where history comes alive. Explore the Crown Jewels, home to over 23,000 gemstones, and enjoy an hour of free time to wander the complex at your own pace. Discover the Bloody Tower, Traitor’s Gate, and White Tower, and see the famous ravens that call the Tower home, all while learning about its significance as a symbol of royal and state power.

Afterwards, relax on a sightseeing river cruise along the Thames, taking in views of Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Shard, and Shakespeare's Globe Theater. Disembarking in Westminster, continue on a walking tour that highlights London’s royal and political history. See Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and enjoy a peaceful stroll through St. James’ Park. With logistics handled by a knowledgeable tour leader, this comprehensive sightseeing experience covers London’s main sites in under five hours, offering the perfect introduction to the capital city.

Duration: 4 hours and 45 minutes

Location

Tower Place West, Lower Thames Street, London, UK

Meeting Point

Tower of London Shop, Lower Thames Street, London, UK (5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK)
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour
Meet your coordinator at the West Gate entrance, opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London giftshop. There is a large tree with benches next to where the coordinator will be waiting.

Availability

Offered Monday through Saturday, March through October
24-hour advance booking requirement
72-hour advance cancellation policy

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Additional Information

What's Included

Small-group Westminster Abbey and Guard Change Tour
Local English-speaking tour leader
Entrance to Tower of London
London river cruise
Royal history walk
Group of 20 guests maximum

What's Not Included

Hotel pick up and drop-off
Gratuities
Entrance to other monuments
Guided tour of Tower of London

Know Before You Go

Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
All guests must pass through security.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
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.
It is recommend you bring a water bottle (to protect the environment we don't provide plastic bottles). You'll be able to fill your bottle on tour.
Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
There is no guiding allowed in the White Tower for groups of more than 10. In Peak Season no guiding inside The White Tower at all.