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Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade

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London, England

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Overview

See the best that England’s capital has to offer on a full-day city tour of London! Explore St Paul’s Cathedral with a guide, then make a photo stop at Westminster Abbey. Watch the must-see Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace and have some free time for lunch around the UNESCO-listed Tower of London. Finish up with a sightseeing cruise down the River Thames. If you want to see even more, upgrade to one of two activities: a cream tea at Harrods restaurant or a London Eye flight.

What's Included

  • London Eye Standard Ticket (if upgrade option selected)
  • Private cruise on the River Thames
  • Friendly professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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What To Expect

Buckingham Palace

Take a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace and witness the iconic Changing the Guard ceremony. Note: The ceremony currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). On Wednesdays when St. Paul’s opens late (10am) the tour will not include the Guard Change but instead there will be a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace first thing in the morning.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Westminster Abbey

Enjoy a photo opportunity outside a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Houses of Parliament

Enjoy a photo opportunity outside The Palace of Westminster including the Great Clock Tower where Big Ben (Great Bell) sits.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Whitehall (Pass By)

Drive up Whitehall and see Downing street where houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister
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Trafalgar Square (Pass By)

Drive past an iconic public square
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Royal Courts of Justice (Pass By)

Drive past the Law Courts of England and Wales. It is a large grey stone edifice in the Victorian Gothic Revival style built in the 1870s and opened by Queen Victoria in 1882. It is one of the largest courts in Europe.
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St. Paul's Cathedral

First group to enter this magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tower of London

Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Tower Bridge (Pass By)

Built in 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. You will enjoy the view from under the bridge!
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Thames River

Enjoy the guided boat trip on the River Thames from Tower pier to London Eye. You will see Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe and the Houses of Parliament etc. all views from the river!
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

London Eye

Enjoy the magnificent views of London from The London Eye (if London Eye upgrade option is selected). The London Eye is the Europe's tallest observation wheel.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Harrods

Harrods is one of the largest and most famous department stores in the world and currently owned by the state of Qatar. Here you will enjoy quintessentially English cream tea (if/when Cream Tea upgrade option is selected) After tea the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the store.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). When there is no Changing of the Guards we still stop for a photo outside/near the Palace.
  • On Wednesdays when St. Paul’s opens late (10am) the tour will not include the Guard Change but instead will have a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace first thing in the morning.
  • London Eye generally closes during January for annual maintenance work. 2025 closure dates: January 6 - 19 inclusive.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • London Eye Standard Ticket (if upgrade option selected)
  • Private cruise on the River Thames
  • Friendly professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry to Tower of London
  • Cream tea including a glass of Sparkling wine at Harrods restaurant (if upgrade option selected)
  • Changing of the Guard ceremony (selected dates only) and photo stop outside Buckingham Palace
  • Entry to St. Paul's Cathedral
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Sunday tours are unable to include a tour of St Paul's cathedral due to the weekly service taking place; you will still be able to go inside the cathedral but there will be no guided tour
  • Tour itinerary may change subject to St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London opening times as well as on the day that Changing the Guard does not take place
  • The Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). When there is no Changing of the Guards we still stop for a photo outside/near the Palace.
  • On Wednesdays when St. Paul’s opens late (10am) the tour will not include the Guard Change but instead will have a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace first thing in the morning.
  • London Eye generally closes during January for annual maintenance work. 2025 closure dates: January 6 - 19 inclusive.
  • Until the 31st March 2025 the cream tea (same offering) will be served in the Harrods Café located on the lower ground floor.
  • Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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