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Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade

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Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade
See the Changing of the Guard outside Buckingham Palace
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See the English capital’s top landmarks on this most comprehensive of London magical tours. Take a tour of beautiful St Paul’s Cathedral, then make a photo stop at Westminster Abbey. Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and visit the Tower of London, where you'll have free time for lunch (own expense). Enjoy an extended river sightseeing cruise, and upgrade to cap everything with a London Eye flight or cream tea at Harrods.
  • See top city attractions like Westminster Abbey on a full-day city tour of London
  • Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace
  • Relax on a private River Thames sightseeing cruise
  • Upgrade to include a cream tea or a London Eye flight

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This comprehensive tour includes many London highlights, plus pre-booked tickets and time-saving bus transit.
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Tours of the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral
Changing of the Guard ceremony (selected dates only) and photo stop outside Buckingham Palace
Private cruise on the River Thames (for tour group)
Cream tea at Harrods restaurant or London Eye standard flights (if upgrade option selected)
Friendly professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle with Free Wi-Fi on board
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
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Food and drinks
Victoria Coach Station , Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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Located on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minutes walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7.30am)

7:45 AM
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  • London Eye , London SE1, UK
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  • Harrods , 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL, UK
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    Tour ends at Harrods department store for those who selected Tea upgrade option.

    • Select your tour option on booking. Then, after pickup from the central London meeting point, settle into your air-conditioned coach and head for St. Paul's Cathedral, where you'll spend the morning exploring. Make a photo stop to see Westminster Abbey, where you can admire the outside of this 13th-century Gothic church, the site of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s marriage in 2011.

    Continue to Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official London residence, to see the Changing of the Guard. Watch this centuries-old ceremony as the soldiers of The Queen’s Guard, dressed in red tunics and bearskin hats, exchange places with the new guard to military music.

    Move on to the Tower of London, the 11th-century fortress that looms over the Thames River. Spend some free time in the area exploring or having lunch, then meet back up with your group for a tour of the forbidding UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll around history-steeped sites such as Traitor’s Gate, inspect the gruesome torture exhibits at the Wakefield Tower, and check out the Crown Jewels – the magnificent symbols of royal power that are still used by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

    Board a boat for an extended sightseeing trip down the River Thames. Cruise down the river, looking out for the top London attractions such as Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, and then step out onto dry land. 

    Finish your tour at London Eye or alternatively, upgrade to finish on a high note with one of two optional activities. Options include a cream tea with at Harrods restaurant or a must-do London Eye flight, for picture-perfect views over the capital. Both activities include transport to the attraction, but no transport back. Harrods cream tea includes Home-baked English Scones served with clotted cream and preserves, choice of tea from Harrods own tea gardens plus a glass of sparkling wine.

    Please note: On days when the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace does not take place, you will simply enjoy a photo stop at the palace.
    Itinerary
    Stop At:  
    Tower of London
    Visit Tower of London and see the famous Crown Jewels
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    Duration: 2 hours 
    Admission Ticket Included
    Stop At:  
    Buckingham Palace
    Take a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace and witness the changing of the guard
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    Duration: 40 minutes
    Admission Ticket Not Included
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    Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
    Enjoy the view from the river
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    Stop At:  
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    First group to enter this magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.
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    Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Admission Ticket Included
    Stop At:  
    Changing of the Guard
    See the changing of the Guard
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    Duration: 40 minutes
    Admission Ticket Free
    Stop At:  
    Thames River
    Enjoy the leisure cruise on river Thames
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    Duration: 45 minutes
    Admission Ticket Included
    Stop At:  
    London Eye
    Enjoy the ride on London Eye (if London Eye upgrade option is selected)
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    Duration: 30 minutes
    Admission Ticket Not Included
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    Premium Tours - London Tours
    Tour operated by Premium Tours
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    Duration: 15 minutes
    Admission Ticket Included
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    Westminster Abbey
    Take a photo stop outside Westminster abbey
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    Duration: 20 minutes
    Admission Ticket Not Included
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    Houses of Parliament
    Short walking tour of Parliament Square
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    Duration: 15 minutes
    Admission Ticket Not Included
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    Trafalgar Square
    Drive through Trafalgar Square
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    Royal Courts of Justice
    Drive past Royal Courts of Justice
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    London Bridge
    See London Bridge from the river
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    Pass By:  
    Tower Bridge
    Built in 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. You will enjoy the view from under the bridge!
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    The View from The Shard
    Enjoy the view from the river
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    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
    • Sunday tours are unable to include a tour of St Paul's cathedral due to the weekly service taking place; you will still be able to go inside the cathedral but there will be no guided tour
    • Please note: tour itinerary may change subject to Tower of London opening time
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
    • OPERATED BY Premium Tours
    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
    • 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.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

    Learn more about cancellations.

    The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
    Q:
    What is the policy on sanitization during Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade?
    A:The policies on sanitization are:

    • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
    • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
    • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
    See all safety measures taken by Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade.

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    • "It would be nice if it started a little later since it’s hard to find the couch gate." See review
    • "The Eye of London is over sold, it is not that exciting and it is expensive." See review
    • "A great way to see lot in London with limited time and a must if you're traveling in the summer, so crowded!" See review

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    star-5
    Excellent tour of London
    Emily_S
    , Aug 2022
    John our tour guide was great, he included a number of relevant and interesting stories as part of the tour. It is a long day, but totally worth it to see all of the things we had the chance to see. We travelled as a family of four including two kids (6 and 3) and it was a great way to see the city.
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    star-4
    Very good tour, wear comfortable shoes.
    kksspot
    , Aug 2022
    Was a very good tour. Got to see all the best of London. Our tour guide, Carol, was very personable and VERY knowledgeable about London history. She also made sure we were never lost. Some suggestions we would have like to see the actual Changing of the Guard, even though we got to see the guards marching down the street. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes (not sandals), as there was a LOT of walking. We got let off at the Thames River. So you need to find your own way back. Definitely do the London Eye! Fascinating!
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    star-5
    Great London-in-a-day tour!
    Brittanie_W
    , Aug 2022
    Great tour with a great guide! This day tour was thoughtfully arranged to allow us to see several London high spots, including Changing of the Guard. Our guide (Derrick -spelling?) was very knowledgeable, with a great sense of humor. Also appreciated how much information he gave us on what was coming next, how long we had at different locations, and recommendations on other things we should check out or skip in London. A wonderful day. Highly recommend!
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    star-5
    Ask for Karen as your guide. Great tour.
    Ravi_S
    , Aug 2022
    Our guide Karen was phenomenal. Very knowledgeable, extremely helpful and kind. We couldn't have this much ground on our own.
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    star-5
    We enjoyed the Tower of...
    Laura_D
    , Aug 2022
    We enjoyed the Tower of London and the changing of the guard. Would have liked a bit more time to explore certain locations on our own.
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    star-5
    Good crew all around
    DARPAN_G
    , Aug 2022
    Derek was a wonderful tour guide. He kept everyone punctual and well informed. He had the right amount of humor and is so knowledgeable. The river Thames cruise was nice too with a humorous crew member describing the buildings to us.
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    star-5
    Great Tour and Great Guide
    Tanya_G
    , Aug 2022
    This is the tour to do if you want a good snippet of London. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and added some comical commentary which make the tour more interesting.
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    star-4
    Started off chaotic but is an amazing tour. Highly recommend!
    Kortney_J
    , Aug 2022
    Great tour! Robert and James were our driver and guide crew. Pros: Loved the historic facts and tips that our guide provided. Also loved that he came into St. Paul’s Cathedral with us to give us a guided tour. Saw many of THE key landmarks/places in London in a “little” bit of time. Cons: Meeting at the Buckingham train station was chaotic. There were so many tours leaving from the same gate it was RIDICULOUS. People were pushing and struggling to hear which tour was being called because there was no PA system being used. There needs to be a much better organized system. The tour bus didn’t have USB ports to charge phones. Taking pics and videos most of the day at all these sights, it would’ve been nice to be able to charge our devices some time during the tour.
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    star-5
    Fantastic tour
    Maria_B
    , Jul 2022
    Our guide James and drives Bradley we’re amazing. James is a wealth of knowledge about the history of London. Throughly enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it!
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    star-5
    Great tour of London!
    Amy_H
    , Jul 2022
    Derrick did an amazing job keeping the group together as well as making the tour of London fun! We got to see so much and had time at each stop to take it all in! We had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed the tour!!
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    star-5
    John was a great tour...
    Debra_H
    , Jul 2022
    John was a great tour guide. We learned a lot and had a great time. Good value for your money and would highly recommend.
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    1 traveler found this review helpful
    star-4
    Good tour, lots of waiting around
    Curryed10s
    , Jul 2022
    Great tour around the highlights of London. However, lots of standing and waiting, we also did not do the London Eye despite having upgraded to have it included, because it was going to be another hour of standing in line at the end of a long day.
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    star-4
    Fun Adventure Time!
    Jessica_Y
    , Jul 2022
    The trip was nice but here are my suggestions. Finding the correct bus was hard. We were directed to 3 different buses. The tour guide and bus driver were amazing. We need more time at Tower of London. Three hours would be ideal or more. Please remind groups not to eat at Pubs. It takes to long!!
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    star-4
    Excellent experience
    JOHN_N
    , Jul 2022
    Ou tour guide James and driver Bradley were fantastic. James knowledge of london history was excellent.
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    star-5
    Beautiful
    Sharron_T
    , Jul 2022
    The tour was fantastic I recommend this tour. You will love the information and seeing all the beautiful buildings.
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    star-5
    John was so knowledgeable...
    Atoosheh_R
    , Jul 2022
    John was so knowledgeable and friendly. He was taking care of everyone very well. I recommend this tour and I hope you are lucky enough to have John!
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    star-3
    For the history buff not the sightseer
    Esther_W
    , Jul 2022
    Long and drawn out. Too much talking and not enough sightseeing. The tour has guide talked too much. The recommended food lacked flavor.
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    1 traveler found this review helpful
    star-3
    Ok
    Eric_M
    , Jul 2022
    Great tour guide Mr Hart, hard to see anything on the bus, changing of the guard complete waste of time, you have to be a history buff to enjoy this, would not recommend this tour for people with kids. Zero chance I would ever do this again.
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    star-5
    Awesome!
    Stephanie_N
    , Jul 2022
    Amazing tour! Our tour guide and bus driver were top notch! We had the opportunity to see so much, and John, the tour guide, was great at answering questions! This was a great way to see London and get a sense of the city's rich history! Highly recommended!
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    star-4
    Good overview of London
    Jack_V
    , Jul 2022
    Our tour guide, Ben, was a great mix of informative and funny. Also the boat guide was hilarious and knowledgeable. St. Paul's was amazing! Ben shared a lot about the cathedral and then let us explore on our own. The Tower of London and seeing the Crown Jewels was also worth the trip, except the lines were so long to see the jewels we didn't have time to explore more of the Tower-missed seeing Traitor's Gate and Wakefield Tower. We enjoyed the changing of the guards but felt bad for those with mobility issues as we had to walk pretty far and pretty fast to get in place in time for the ceremony. The Eye was a perfect ending to a busy day, but standing in long lines was ridiculous. There is a "fast pass" lane but we weren't in it which we felt tour groups should be. The boat ride was a different view of London that we're glad we included. The itinerary mentioned 40 minutes at both Buckingham Palace and 40 minutes at changing of the guard. We simply walked past the Palace after watching the changing of the guard but didn't stop for pictures or to explore. Also, no walking tour of the Houses of Parliament (drove and boated past them) and no 20 minute stop at Westminster Abbey (drove by it.) We enjoyed the tour and would recommend it but know that you might not see everything mentioned in the itinerary.
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    1 traveler found this review helpful
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