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Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London

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Join us for a full day Highlights tour of London, this tour is designed to show you around some of the most famous sites. Your Blue Badge guide will take you to Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square before heading into Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London to explore inside.  This Tour provides a fantastic overview of central London, your guide is packed with stories and information to make for an unforgettable day.  You will travel around like a local, using public transport; tube and buses.

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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Broad Sanctuary
London SW1, UK

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London EC3N 2LY
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What To Expect

Trafalgar Square

The tour begins at Trafalgar Square, the city centre of London. Here we can admire Nelsons Column, maybe take a photo with one of the Lions protecting Lord Nelson.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Whitehall

Walking towards Whitehall, to see where the Prime Minister lives and works. This is also our chance to look around at the many war memorials, hear stories from your guide about the past conflicts that these monuments represent.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey, this famous church is recognisable from various famous royal weddings, funerals and coronations, it’s hard to ignore the history here! We’ll enter through the cloisters, a great opportunity to appreciate both the age and the scale of this magnificent building. Look around as we walk into the church, you will see many names, some of these you will recognise immediately, others you may remember once your guide links them with stories. Next let’s have a look at one of the oldest pieces of furniture in the United Kingdom. Last used in 1953, the chair patiently waits for the next coronation. Making our way around the church, we will find the sites of many Royal burials around the High alter. Two sisters, step sisters, both Queens but very different personalities. In life they weren’t very fond of each other, yet in death, they are buried here in the same tomb. Westminster Abbey has so much to offer and we will spend about 90 mins here before we move on.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Buckingham Palace

Can you recognise if Her Majesty is home? Buckingham Palace sometimes comes with the chance to see changing of the guards. During certain days and fair weather, we can join the Regiments marching from their Barracks to the Palace. If the guard change is cancelled, don’t panic! This is London, there is always time for traditional pageantry. The horse guards are just around the corner, they are inspected every day, rain or shine.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's Park

Walking down The Mall offers a very regal feel and is also a great spot for spectacular pictures. Maybe one palace isn’t enough? St James’s Palace is waiting close by, offering more stories about the Royal Family. If you’ve had enough the Royals, let’s stop by St James’s Park, a beautiful area of serenity in the middle of the city. This is also a great opportunity to spot some local wildlife, with a huge variety of birds and squirrels calling this park home.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parliament Square

Heading now to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, this provides a great opportunity for iconic pictures of these world renowned sites. How many statues of famous statesman can you recognise? Your Guide will be happy to explain who some of them were and their significance in British history.Next lets ride the bus or tube through the financial district, known as the City of London. This is an ideal opportunity to compare differing architectural styles, both old and new.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral

Now we visit the area around St Paul’s Cathedral, another beautiful church with its own unique history. Built in just 35 years by one architect in a consistent style, its position in this part of the London skyline is protected by law.  Lets walk around the church yard to appreciate this vast structure. Your guide will show you the best spots to take a picture of this church, whether it’s from the Millennium Bridge or the roof terrace at One New Change. There are plenty of places to eat here and its the perfect time to break for lunch. Fancy fish and chips in one of the local pubs?
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tower of London

Lets now continue our journey east towards the Tower of London, a medieval fortress surrounded by modern architecture. We explore this castle both inside and out, meeting the famous ravens of the tower, seeing the Crown Jewels and hearing all the gory stories about this Palace throughout the years. Beefeater, is not just a brand of a gin, it's another name for the Yeoman Warders. You can't miss them, they are always around, proudly wearing their uniforms and always happy to pose for a quick photo.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tower Bridge

On exiting the Tower we will have a spectacular view, of the world famous Tower Bridge.Your tour finishes here and your guide will assist you with directions or help you find a taxi to your next adventure.Your tour itinerary will be finalised on the day to make the most of the events on offer and prevailing weather conditions.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London?

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). 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London?
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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).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Local guide.
  • Private tour.
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
  • Professional guide.
  • Blue Badge guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Transportation to/from attractions.
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The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
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Accessibility information for the Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Professional guide
  • Blue Badge guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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