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Tour Code: 233-686

London in One Day with River Cruise

Our Price: from

$165

￥1163

€141

C$228

Available: Daily Depart from: London, WSM

Overview

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
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Thames
Journey on Europe's tallest Ferris wheel (optional)

Day 1: London

Guests will be picked up at their hotels in the morning and transferred to the departure location. Our first stop of the day will be Parliament Square, home of Westminster Abbey and Kensington Palace. From there, we will head to Buckingham Palace to see the Changing of the Guard before we stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London, where will be able to see the Crown Jewels. At this point, guests can choose to end the tour now or take a River Thames Cruise, ending their tour at Westminster Pier. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.

London, UNITED KINGDOM
The capital city of both England and the United Kingdom has been a focal point of Western civilization for centuries. This amazing city in the British Isles is famous for places like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.

Parliament Square
This large open area outside London's Palace of Westminster is one of London's main tourist spots. In addition to a grassy park with trees, it contains many monuments to famous historical figures such as Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln.
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is one of the royal residences in London, and is today most famous as the living place of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, as well as their son George and brother Prince Harry.
Buckingham Palace
One of the most famous palaces of the British monarchy, Buckingham Palace dates back to 1705. In addition to serving as a museum and art gallery, it has been the main residence of the royal family since 1837.
The changing of the guards
This world-famous ceremony takes place either at Buckingham Palace or at Horse Guards Parade, depending on the day. These guards will wear red tunics and unmistakable bear skin hats, marching to Buckingham Palace.

The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability), Where there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we will see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
St. Paul's Cathedral
Sitting atop the highest point in London, this cathedral is woven deeply into the national identity of England. Figures such as Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher are buried here, and Princess Diana's wedding took place here, among many other occasions.
Tower of London
Dating back nearly a millennia, this historic castle on the shores of the Thames in London has served many important functions throughout history. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a museum that is open to the public.
Thames River Cruise
The River Thames is iconic, a symbol of the city that it cuts through. Now you can take a cruise on the waters of the river and see some of the most iconic locations in London.

Meal: Excluded

Departure and Return Details

Departure times and locations:

8:30am, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London, LND SW1W 9TP (Victoria Coach Station)

Return times (estimated) and locations:

5:30pm, Westminster Pier, Westminster, LND

Price Includes:

Panoramic tour of London
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (or Horse Guards Parade)
Guided Tour of St Paul's Cathedral
Guided Tour of Tower of London
River Cruise Ticket (one way from Tower Pier to Westminster or vice versa)
Professional Blue Badge tour guide
VOX Personal Audio Headset - never miss a word of your live commentary
Superior coach with panoramic windows, USB chargers and complimentary Wi-Fi

Price Excludes:

Make your way independently to Westminster Pier for River Cruise
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
Meals, drinks or personal expense
Gratuities to guide and driver

St Paul's Cathedral is closed to visitors on Sundays and during special events. On these days, we will stop for photographs outside St Paul's Cathedral and spend longer at the Tower of London
The Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays (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
Guests wanting to spend longer at the Tower of London may use their cruise ticket on another day (please check the validity of your boat ticket with your guide)
Please note that there are quite a few stairs within the White Tower at the Tower of London and there is currently no disabled access.
Return Tips: For full day tours we offer convenient returns. Our guides will find out where everyone is staying in London while on tour. Then they will plan a route through London that is convenient for you, or advise you how to take the Underground or Bus services back to your hotel.