London Royal Tour: Tower, Thames, and Guards

Experience the royal highlights of London on a 4-hour walking tour. Visit the Tower of London, witness the Changing of the Guard, and take a Thames River cruise. Learn about the British Royal Family and Queen Elizabeth II.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tower of London - Start your day with exclusive access to the historic Tower of London, once a fortress, prison, and execution site.
    This early morning tour ensures a crowd-free experience and offers the chance to witness the captivating Opening Ceremony performed by the esteemed Yeoman Warders (if selected). By avoiding the crowds, you’ll be…
What's Included
  • VIP early-access tickets to Tower of London
  • Expert, English-speaking guide
  • Changing of the Guards (depending on the day)
  • Opening Ceremony at the Tower of London by the Beefeaters (if option selected)
  • Headsets when appropriate, so you always hear your guide
  • Guided Walking tour of Westminster City (depending on the day)
  • Boat ride on the River Thames
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating journey through London’s royal history and iconic landmarks. Begin with an early access visit to the infamous Tower of London, where you’ll see the opening ceremony and be dazzled by the Crown Jewels. Cruise the Thames River aboard a relaxing boat and either attend the Changing of the Guards or explore the heart of London on the…

Location
2 Tower Hill
Tower Hill
Meeting Point - Walking Tour: Directly in front of the Ticket Office at Tower of London, look for the City Wonders sign. Arriving by tube: Tower Hill Tube Station: Head west turn right towards Trinity Square, turn left onto Trinity Square, Tower of London - 3 min walk
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
(881 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Corinnae693
Apr 29, 2025
London on Speed - I really enjoyed this tour and would recommend it to anyone. It's the London experience on speed, starting with the Tower of London opening ceremony and the Crown Jewels. After time in the Tower we took the Boat to Westminster. On the ride our tour guide David gave us all kind of great informations and historic details on the sights. In Westminster we walked to the Horse Guards where we could take pictures and to Buckingham Palace through St. James Park. Everyone involved was very kind and helpful. David was a great guide, with lots of knowledge, that could answer any question and a great sense of humor that made the experience all the more enjoyable. I had a great day on this tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dan_m
Apr 27, 2025
Rob is extremely... - Rob is extremely knowledgeable and kept on pace providing a great experience. Would recommend the early entry option for anyone touring the Tower of London.
Review provided by Viator
Zjieb
Apr 27, 2025
Nice tour complicated by the London Marathon - A nice walk with the Tower and Jewels being the highlights of the tour. Our guide was very nice and she made the most of it, as the London marathon caused a problem: no changing of the guards and no visit to Buckingham palace.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Melissa_j
Apr 26, 2025
Wonderful tour! Covers a... - Wonderful tour! Covers a lot of London and London history in a short amount of time. Louise was was the perfect guide: knowledgeable, kind, and funny. No lines, navigated us seemlessly through the crowds, and made sure our kids got the best viewing spots. Highly recommend!
Review provided by Viator
Catherinelj4344ry
Apr 22, 2025
Great experience - Dave was a wonderful guide. Well informed, engaging, kept us on time. The tour was well worth it and we were fortunate to have lovely weather.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Heather_h
Apr 21, 2025
Natalie did a great job... - Natalie did a great job showing us why London captured her heart. Seeing highlights at the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and walking through the city made it easy to see why so many people call London home. Great first experience in a big city!
Review provided by Viator
Chris_h
Apr 19, 2025
A great day! - So worth it on busy days. Michael was so kind and knowledgeable and knew just where to get us for the changing of the guards without waiting at the front of the palace for hours! We thought this tour was worth every penny and exactly what we were looking for! (If you want a more complete tour of Tower of London, this isn’t the tour to book).
Review provided by Viator
Jena_h
Apr 19, 2025
Good for a fast overview of things. - It was good and the guide was great, but you don’t actually see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and the amount of time at the Tower of London was way too short.
Review provided by Viator
Lynn_c
Apr 25, 2025
This tour did not meet... - This tour did not meet our expectations and not at all what was described in the reservation. This tour did not provide any priority access in any of the lines. While the tour guide was a very nice person , he was very disorganized, he did not seem to know how our plan for the day would go, we did not receive any information about what we were seeing, we were rushed through the tower, did not have any tour during our time at the tower, we had a difficult time hearing the information on the boat, we missed the changing of the guard that was promised as part of the tour (this was very disappointing to our kids) and lost several group members (my son and husband were part of that group) during our time at Buckingham Palace. I unfortunately would not recommend this tour.
Review provided by Viator
Adrienne_s
Apr 20, 2025
We had an awful... - We had an awful experience and would have been better off on our own. Tour guide didn't know what he was doing, didn't give us useful information, and eventually lost the group in the crowds attempting to see the changing of the guard. We would have been better off on our own.
Review provided by Viator
From $113
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).