Royal London Sightseeing Tour and Thames River Cruise

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: London, London

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

This fantastic half-day tour provides the perfect introduction to London's major landmarks. See the best bits of London in only half a day and learn all about London's history with your Expert Tour Guide. Plus, watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace, an event steeped in tradition and ceremony. Enjoy a River Cruise after your guided tour and see the sights of London from a different angle.

What's Included

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade

Expert guide

Live commentary

One way Thames River cruise ticket (approximately 40-45 minutes)

Panoramic tour of London

Superior Coach incl. Wifi & USB charging on board

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 16
ADULT: Age: 17 - 59
SENIOR: Age: 60 - 99

Additional Info

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Please note that there is no transfer included for the Thames River Cruise.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
Personal audio headsets provided to maintain distancing / Inclusions vetted to ensure they adhere to safety measures / E-tickets only no paper tickets / Staff newly trained in safety measures
Public transportation options are available nearby
Thames River cruise is from Tower Pier to Westminster Pier or Westminster Pier to Tower Pier (open dated, can use tickets any time during stay in London)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.

• Admission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.

• Admission Ticket Free

Westminster Abbey

A royal church in the centre of London offering daily services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.

• Admission Ticket Free

Houses of Parliament

The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

• Admission Ticket Free

Big Ben

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.

• Admission Ticket Free

Changing of the Guard

Changing the Guard – also known as Guard Mounting – is the iconic ceremony which is seen by millions of people each year at Buckingham Palace. If there is no changing of the Guard, we will instead see the Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parliament Square

Parliament Square in Westminster is next to Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The square was created in the 1860s and contains statues of well known statesmen including Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln and Nelson Mandela.

• Admission Ticket Free

Thames River

At the end of our tour, make your way down to Westminster Pier and hop on the next available boat for a scenic cruise down the River Thames. Enjoy a unique view of London and its beautiful waterfront as you head from Westminster Pier to Tower Pier next to the formidable Tower of London.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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