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London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard
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London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard
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8 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Offered in: English
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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Overview
Limited time in London doesn’t have to mean a limited view of the capital. Soak up the key sights in just one action-packed day on this guided small-group tour. Explore Westminster Abbey and watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace. Then cruise the Thames River to Tower Bridge and explore its inner workings before delving into British history at the Tower of London.
- Explore Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London
- Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- Cruise the River Thames from Embankment to Tower Bridge
- Enjoy a more personal experience with a group of no more than 15 people
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What's Included
Changing of the Guard
Horseguards Parade
River cruise along the Thames
Free time for lunch at own expense
Headsets
Small Groups of 20 people
English only speaking guide
Entrance to Westminster Abbey
Entrance to Tower of London
Food & Beverages
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Departure & Return
Departure Point
Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3JX, UKDeparture Time
9:00 AM
Return Details
35 Tower Hill, St Katharine's & Wapping, London EC3N 4DR, UKAdditional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Westminster Abbey and at the Tower of London.
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- OPERATED BY Walks - UK
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard?
A:
The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Traveler Tips
- "It is a long day so dress comfortably with good walking shoes!" See review
- "This tour is fast paced and does not allow time for any shopping; don;t even think of picking up a magnet or whatever at Westminster Abbey, etc." See review
- "There is a lot of walking but it’s worth it as the entire tour is filled with information." See review
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Fantastic tour guide!
Jan P
, Nov 2019
Richard 01....was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable and a great communicator. His comments observations, and historical perspective gave us great insight into the history of England. I would definitely recommend his guided tour to anyone. When in England....book Richard The First!
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Worth every penny
Dithdrems
, Oct 2019
So glad I took this tour. It was so worth it. This was my 2nd time in London and I was dismayed at how much I missed the first time. Watching the guards in action was one of them. The guide know when and where to position ourselves. Our guide was excellent. So sorry I did not catch his name, but he was very knowledgable and had an excellent sense of humor. We actually sat and listened while he enthralled us with history and stories. Some people even stopped and listened in. He went above and beyond and you can tell he clearly love his job. I saw and learned so many things. Thank you so much. Job well done.
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Great walk in London
kouri c
, Oct 2019
Gina paid close attention to the individual interests if the group and pointed those items of interest out to those people. It was a great day walking London and Gina was a seasoned veteran at navigating and storytelling. Highly recommended.
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London In a Day
donandlisabova
, Oct 2019
Charlotte was an absolute joy. She spoke clearly and was a wealth of information. She made double sure that everyone was keeping up. Even though the weather left a bit to be desired it was a fun (albeit long) day and I recommend it highly.
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London In a Day.
kgracer09
, Oct 2019
It was extraordinary. It was Parliament Day & we got to see the Queen. Our walking guide, Vivien, made it fun, knows all the history, answered all our questions, and just made the whole day Amazing! We’re very thankful for her for making our trip so memorable.
Response from Host , Oct 2019
Hello kgracer09,
Thank you so much for joining us for a fun day out on our London in a Day tour!
I am delighted to hear that you had such a terrific time with our guide Vivien, and that even the Queen herself made an appearance! What a wonderful way to spend the day in London town!
Hopefully you will choose to walk with us again on your next exciting trip, we would love to have you back.
Warmest regards,
The Take Walks Team
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Would have been 5 stars if we actually watched The Changing of the Guard.
chrisw00419
, Oct 2019
Our guide, Richard, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable of all the sites and he kept you engaged the entire day. We started out going through Westminster Abbey and Richard was able to point out where people of interest were interred and some of the architectural highlights of the building. Our experience of Changing of the Guard was standing up against the railing outside St James Park watching the Guard march by, once they marched by we continued the walking tour without watching the ceremony. We took a lunch break at Trafalgar Square on our own, which had plenty of food options and Richard provided suggestions. After lunch, we did the river cruise which was a nice experience seeing multiple attractions in the London area. The final leg of the tour was the Tower of London. Again, Richard was very knowledgeable and did a great job stating facts and pointing out areas of interest. Richard ended the tour in the Tower of London so you could explore the rest of the area on your own.
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Walke679
, Oct 2019
Nick was our host and he was great. Very knowledgeable and was more than happy to answer every single question the group had. The nicest part of the tour was the size of the group. There were only 13 of us and it made for a much more pleasant experience than if there were more people. Westminster Abbey was really nice and the Tower of London was not only historically interesting but deceptively impressive (especially for being so old). The changing of the guard was something that people should experience but if you have seen it once, you have seen it plenty of times. One of the coolest parts was getting to see Tower Bridge open for a boat to pass under. It is about 17K steps so if you are not up for the walking, I would look for a different tour. If you are cool with walking and creepy spiral staircases... book it!
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London in a day.
Praxidio T
, Sep 2019
Georgie, our guide is a superb person. She knows her stuffs re. History of the past and recent events of London. We learned a lot from Georgie. Thank you.
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Great experience!
jingerlynnboyd
, Sep 2019
It was a great day excursion. Alice was wonderful as our guide. She was very knowledgeable, accommodating, professional and efficient! Thank you!!
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We are sold on locals guiding tours!
bevscott78
, Aug 2019
Vivian was fantastic!! Such a depth and breadth of knowledge both past and present of London and all its history. She knew the long history of battles, buildings and bridges. We were filled with interesting trivia the whole time were where walking around London between sites. Not a wasted moment. Vivian took us to back places where we saw what all the other tourists wanted to see, but with less crowds and closer views. She was very keen on the groups need for "comfort breaks" and the overall health and ability of the her guests. She is a professional in the truest sense. She was funny, kind and personable on top of it all. Great experience. I highly recommend!
Response from Host , Sep 2019
Hi bevscott78, We're so glad to hear that you had a lovely day with Vivian! We know how important rest and relief are on day-long tours, and are excited to hear that Vivian not only shined and shared the history of London with you, but was also attentive to your needs. Our guides are the best!
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