London Royal Tour: Tower, Thames & 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 option to visit the renowned Tower of London, where you can witness the opening ceremony with a Beefeater (if selected).
    By avoiding the crowds,…
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
  • Boat ride on the River Thames
  • Changing of the Guards or Guided Walking tour of Central London (depending on the day)
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.

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Celinda_m
Sep 25, 2025
Tower of London - Excellent tour with lots of information in a small group. A lot of walking. Our guide was amazing and very informative.
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Philip_g
Sep 23, 2025
This tour was a great... - This tour was a great experience! Peter, our tour guide was friendly, knowlegeable and very observant of timing. He kept the group moving and was full of information, with humor thrown in! A fun tour, highly recommend!
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Teresa_k
Sep 17, 2025
Great tour and awesome guide! - Natalie was an outstanding guide! Our time together was well orchestrated and very informative. We didn’t have to be concerned about any details. We began with some intro information and then enjoyed the opening ceremony at the Tower of London. We had about an hour of free time before getting on a boat for a tour of the Thames and lmore information. After disembarking we had an awesome walking tour around the area including St James Park and Buckingham Palace. Natalie is what made the tour so special!
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Danmacewan
Sep 10, 2025
Canadians at the Tower - Tower of London was awesome,especially the Crown Jewels and the Ravens. Our guide David was very nice. Highly recommend.
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Carol_m
Sep 10, 2025
Great time - Much more extensive then we thought. Great value. David from City Wonders was an excellent guide, informative, friendly and super knowledgeable.
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Joanne_c
Sep 4, 2025
Fascinating tour! - Tour leader Jo was awesome! We loved her presentation. And sense of humor. I highly recommend her and this tour.
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Mandyt
Sep 25, 2025
Great but too rushed at the tower - Really good tour but would have liked 30 mins or an hour longer at the Tower, it was really rushed to get to the boat in time and see everything. No time to go to the gift shop but the guide was lovely
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Jeffrey_d
Sep 19, 2025
Worth it to be first into the tower! - The key to this is the entrance right at as the Tower opens. We were able to breeze right through all of the exhibits (including the crown jewels) with no lines and no crowds. The actual opening ceremony isn't a must see, but it was a charming chat with a Beefeater. Peter was a great guide!
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Richard_m
Sep 15, 2025
Good tour but could be better - You are going to be rushed at the Tower; but it was interesting nonetheless. Would revisit the Tower when there is more time to see the Armory. Since there was no Changing of the Guard all we saw was Buckingham Palace and that's free. The guide Natalie was knowledgeable.
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Elizabeth_l
Sep 4, 2025
Paid too much for this tour - This tour included access to the tower and crown jewels. Tour guide does not go into the tower with you. Only 1.5 hours inside then an Uber boat ride across town to St. James gardens. Didnt understand the Uber boat part and we had already seen St. James. So we didnt even need that part. Expensive tour but I take responsibility for not realizing the extent of it and paying.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).