Full Day London Tour: Tower of London & Westminster Abbey Discount Tickets

Overview

This full-day tour connects London's royal west end with its medieval east, and an expert English-speaking guide stays with you from the first landmark to the last. Timed entry gets you into Westminster Abbey ahead of the main queues, where a thousand years of coronations sit under one roof, from the Coronation Chair to the tombs in Poets' Corner. From there you walk past Big Ben and through St James's Park to Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard, or the Horse Guards ceremony on days when the guard does not change. After free time for lunch near Trafalgar Square, you board a Thames clipper and watch Tower Bridge, City Hall, and the Shard pass from the water. The day finishes inside the Tower of London, where your guide covers Traitor's Gate, the Beefeaters, and nine centuries of royal history before you step into the Jewel House to see the Crown Jewels. Groups are capped at 20 guests.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Changing of the Guard or Horse Guards ceremony viewing (certain days, weather permitting)

Expert, English-speaking guide

Timed-entry ticket and guided tour of Westminster Abbey

Guided tour of the Tower of London

Boat ride along the River Thames by clipper

Access to the Crown Jewels, White Tower, and more

Free time for lunch near Trafalgar Square

Exclusion

Hotel pick up / drop off

Lunch (at own expense) & Gratuities (optional)

Changing of the Guard on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays or due to poor weather

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

The Changing of the Guard does not take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, or in poor weather. On those days you see the Horse Guards ceremony instead.

The Changing of the Guard may be canceled without notice due to weather or decisions by local authorities, and an alternative experience will be provided.

The tour covers roughly seven hours on foot across London, from Westminster to the Tower, so a good level of fitness and comfortable shoes are needed.

Westminster Abbey is a place of worship, so modest clothing is recommended.