Enjoy a full day of royal and historical highlights on this carefully curated London tour. The experience combines a visit to Buckingham Palace, a guided exploration of St Paul’s Cathedral, an afternoon tour of the Tower of London, and a scenic River Thames cruise. Along the way you will uncover centuries of history, art and culture with commentary from an expert guide.
Beginning in central London, this tour takes you beyond the main tourist streets to some of the city’s most iconic sites. With included entry tickets, afternoon guiding and comfortable coach transport, this full day is ideal for travellers who want to see a broad range of London’s top attractions in one immersive experience.
Begin with Buckingham Palace, then join the afternoon tour to see the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.
Your morning starts at Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of His Majesty The King and one of the few working royal palaces in the world. When the palace is open to visitors during the annual summer opening, you can see the magnificent State Rooms with their fine art, elegant furniture and ceremonial settings that reflect the traditions of the monarchy.
After your independent palace visit, make your own way to the Evan Evans office to join the guided afternoon tour. Visit St Paul’s Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren’s cathedral, rebuilt after the Great Fire of London. Inside you will find remarkable architecture, historic chapels and artistic treasures. Later, explore the Tower of London, a fortress with nearly 1,000 years of history. Here you will visit the Crown Jewels, see historic armour and learn stories of intrigue, ceremony and tradition. Finally, enjoy a River Thames cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster Pier, taking in London’s riverside skyline from the water.
Meet at the King’s Gallery entrance at 09:15. Check in for the afternoon tour at 12:45 at Evan Evans, 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1BS, for a 13:00 departure. The palace-to-office transfer is not included; allow 10–15 minutes to walk.
The tour finishes at approximately 17:30 at Westminster Pier. Check your booking confirmation for the final arrangements.
This full day tour typically lasts around 8 hours, including palace entry, cathedral visit, Tower of London experience and Thames cruise.
Yes, comfortable coach transport with free Wi-Fi and USB charging is included for the parts of the tour requiring travel.
Yes, this tour includes entry to Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London, as well as a multimedia guide at the palace.
No, lunch is not included.
Yes. You can finish at the Tower of London and use the cruise another day. Confirm ticket validity with the Guest Services Assistant.
The tour finishes at Westminster Pier, giving you easy access to central London transport links.
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