London In One Day Tour with Changing of the Guard with London Eye option
Overview
- See all of London's most iconic sights in one day
- Visit two of London's most iconic landmarks
- Watch a traditional British military ceremony
- Marvel at the scale and splendour of St Paul's Cathedral
- See the priceless Crown Jewels collection at The Tower of London
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Thames
- Finish with spectacular views on the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel
Inclusions
- Expert Blue Badge Guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Thames River cruise
- London Eye standard ticket at 6pm (if option selected)
- Entry to Tower of London
- Entry to St Paul's Cathedral
- Personal Audio Headset
- Entry/Admission - Tower of London
- Entry/Admission - Thames River
- Entry/Admission - St. Paul's Cathedral
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.
Pass By: Big Ben, Parliament Sqaure Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.
Pass By: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and House of Lords. It is responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinising the Government.
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
Changing of the Guard
Elite soldiers from the military have been guarding English Kings and Queens since 1660. Known as the 'Household Division', these regiments are so devoted to their duty that they will famously not acknowledge, nor allow themselves to be distracted by the public. During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards are accompanied by marching bands playing a rousing mix of military and contemporary music in a display of the sort of pomp and military ceremony that has made the British military famous around the world.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England
Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD England
Designed by the prolific British architect, Sir Christopher Wren, and taking 35 years to build, St Paul's Cathedral is an iconic symbol of London. One of the largest churches in the world, its dome is an incredible 366ft high and, inside the Whispering Gallery, it is said that a gentle whisper can be heard on the other side of the dome almost 112ft away. Explore the history behind this famous Cathedral and see the tomb of Lord Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's most revered icons.
NEW EXHIBITION - St Paul’s, the Monarch and the Changing World (Launches 25th May 2022, running to mid-December 2022)
June 2022 sees the historic celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, including a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral.
To mark this unique event, the exhibition St Paul’s, the Monarch and the Changing World explores the grand ceremonial occasions held at the Cathedral to commemorate the Royal Jubilees of four British monarchs: George III, Victoria, George V and Elizabeth II.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Mansion House of City of London, Walbrook, London EC4N 8BH England
Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. It is a Grade I listed building. It is used for some of the City of London's official functions, including two annual white tie dinners.
Stop At: Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB England
A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the history of 'The Tower' has been intertwined with the history of England for almost a thousand years. Originally built by William The Conqueror in 1066, it has served a number of functions during its long history, including a prison, luxury palace for royalty and even a zoo. The priceless crown jewels are also held within the castle walls, along with the largest collection of medieval armour and weaponry in the country. See all of this and hear more about the tower's bloody history on a comprehansive tour with an expert guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Thames River, London England
From the Tower of London, hop aboard a Thames River Cruise to Westminster Pier to enjoy London from a different viewpoint. If you prefer, you can take the cruise any day.
Duration: 35 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
- You can choose to take the river cruise on another day and finish the tour at the Tower of London instead of Westminster Pier. The London Eye is a Standard Experience booked at a 6pm time-slot for guaranteed entry (if option selected).
- Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability).
- If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
- London Eye: The London Eye ticket is for standard entry around 6:00pm (subject to availability) on the same day. This ticket can only be used for this one visit. Please show the ticket on your phone as the barcode will be scanned. Visit to The London Eye is independent
- Please note: St Paul’s Cathedral is closed to the public on Sundays and for special events or services (Closed on Oct 11, Nov 11, 17, Dec 23, Jan 11, 12, Feb 1, 14, March 30). On these days we will stop for photographs outside St Paul's Cathedral and spend longer at Tower of London instead.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Leslie was a wonderful guide! She new great details about everything we saw! Very thoughtful and considerate of any mobility issues in the group. Luan was a excellent driver and very capable of maneuvering into tight spaces so we could see London landmarks! I have used Viator tours in the past...
Leslie was a wonderful guide! She new great details about everything we saw! Very thoughtful and considerate of any mobility issues in the group. Luan was a excellent driver and very capable of maneuvering into tight spaces so we could see London landmarks! I have used Viator tours in the past and look forward to doing so again in the future. Thank you!This was an amazing tour! Reese was our guide and he was fabulous! You really get a lot of history in one day on this tour. Highly recommend this tour if you want to get the most out of London in one day!
This was an amazing tour! Reese was our guide and he was fabulous! You really get a lot of history in one day on this tour. Highly recommend this tour if you want to get the most out of London in one day!Great day, jam packed full of everything London! The full day makes for a busy day, so don't dawdle, but that's a necessity of getting so much into one day. Our guide Rhys was friendly, funny and knowledgeable, and kept an eye on everyone in the tour, including helping out the less mobile peo...
Great day, jam packed full of everything London! The full day makes for a busy day, so don't dawdle, but that's a necessity of getting so much into one day. Our guide Rhys was friendly, funny and knowledgeable, and kept an eye on everyone in the tour, including helping out the less mobile people with a few options. I'd recommend this tour to people short on time in London, or wanting a good intro tour to find your feet.Loved St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London and the London Eye! Quite a bit of walking so be prepared.
Loved St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London and the London Eye! Quite a bit of walking so be prepared.Finding Victoria coach station is an adventure. It‘s a separate building 1/2 mile away from Victoria Station and Underground. Look it up the day before on a map - signs on location are like small print in an insurance contract and please don‘t ask the locals (you get ten different answers from 9 ...
Finding Victoria coach station is an adventure. It‘s a separate building 1/2 mile away from Victoria Station and Underground. Look it up the day before on a map - signs on location are like small print in an insurance contract and please don‘t ask the locals (you get ten different answers from 9 people you ask). When you get to the station register at the Evan Evans office, which is a broom closet at the back of the building (if you ever find it). Look for the bus yourself. When in the bus listen to hours of negging of the „guide“ about whatever and get pounded with the message „I do this for 20-odd years now“. When you get off the bus it‘s diy all the way. Sights are magnificent and absolutely worth visiting, but consider enjoying them with a different company than Evan Evans (btw „Britain‘s finest“).Our guide Deborah was absolutely amazing! Knowledgeable, witty, and ability to adapt to unforeseen obstacles. She knew all the best places to view the changing of the guard, and her commentary made St James Cathedral and Tower of London extremely engaging for my two kids. They learned so much in ...
Our guide Deborah was absolutely amazing! Knowledgeable, witty, and ability to adapt to unforeseen obstacles. She knew all the best places to view the changing of the guard, and her commentary made St James Cathedral and Tower of London extremely engaging for my two kids. They learned so much in one afternoon! Would highly recommend.