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, a personal guide and comfortable transport, this full day is ideal for travellers who want to see a broad range of London’s top attractions in one immersive experience.
Visit the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels, one of the most famous royal collections in the world, before continuing to Buckingham Palace and its iconic royal setting.
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 the palace visit, your expert guide will lead you to St Paul’s Cathedral, a masterpiece by Sir Christopher Wren that survived 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.
The tour starts at The King’s Gallery entrance near Buckingham Palace at 09:15. Please arrive by 09:00 to check in. The afternoon portion, including the Crown Jewels tour, will begin after lunch at around 13:00. The tour concludes at Westminster Pier in the late afternoon.
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.
Yes, a lunch meal is included as part of this tour.
If the river cruise is not available on your chosen date, you may have the option to finish the tour at the Tower of London. Please confirm this with your guide.
The tour finishes at Westminster Pier, giving you easy access to central London transport links.
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