London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard
138 Ratings
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- Day Trip
- E-Ticket
- 8 hr
Immerse yourself in the quintessential sights of London on this comprehensive, fully-guided walking tour of the city’s most popular attractions. Includes Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, Trafalgar Square, Thames Boat Cruise, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Walks - UK
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Westminster Abbey
Your day begins in Westminster Abbey, where you’ll take advantage of pre-reserved tickets to visit England’s most hallowed church, before most of the crowds arrive. As you stroll across the beautiful Cosmati pavements and peer up into the elaborate vaulted ceiling, your guide will introduce you to the church’s tumultuous history, which mirrors that of England.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wellington Barracks
Get up close to see the Guards at this expertly sourced spot!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace
After the group have watched the band march out of the barracks, proceed to Buckingham Palace
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: St. James's Palace
St. Jame's Palace
Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Headquarters of the London District of the British Army and of the Household Cavalry.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Trafalgar Square
One of the focal points of London - Named after the naval Battle of Trafalgar 1805, Nelson’s great victory over the French in which he lost his life. The Nelson Monument – better known as Nelson’s Column, 172ft high
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Thames River
Board your afternoon Thames River cruise
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tower Bridge
The famous Tower Bridge originally painted in Queen Victoria’s favourite colour – chocolate brown, but later went a dull grey. In 1976 it was repainted blue and white with touches of red and gold.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tower of London
The only remaining castle/fortress in London
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Westminster Abbey
Your day begins in Westminster Abbey, where you’ll take advantage of pre-reserved tickets to visit England’s most hallowed church, before most of the crowds arrive. As you stroll across the beautiful Cosmati pavements and peer up into the elaborate vaulted ceiling, your guide will introduce you to the church’s tumultuous history, which mirrors that of England.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wellington Barracks
Get up close to see the Guards at this expertly sourced spot!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace
After the group have watched the band march out of the barracks, proceed to Buckingham Palace
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: St. James's Palace
St. Jame's Palace
Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Headquarters of the London District of the British Army and of the Household Cavalry.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Trafalgar Square
One of the focal points of London - Named after the naval Battle of Trafalgar 1805, Nelson’s great victory over the French in which he lost his life. The Nelson Monument – better known as Nelson’s Column, 172ft high
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Thames River
Board your afternoon Thames River cruise
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tower Bridge
The famous Tower Bridge originally painted in Queen Victoria’s favourite colour – chocolate brown, but later went a dull grey. In 1976 it was repainted blue and white with touches of red and gold.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tower of London
The only remaining castle/fortress in London
Duration: 1 hour
