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London in a Day: Tower of London, Westminster & River Cruise is a tour or activity in London, about 6 hours to 8 hours long. It costs about CAD $182 per person, with 3 options at different prices. TripRadr is a neutral Canadian vacation comparison site; you book this activity on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.
See London’s biggest landmarks in one unforgettable day, with pre-reserved entry to Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, a Thames River cruise, and an expert Blue Badge guide leading the way. From Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to the Crown Jewels, this carefully planned tour takes care of the logistics so you can experience more of London in less time. Step inside historic Westminster Abbey, see Buckingham Palace and the Horse Guards Parade, then cruise along the Thames towards the Tower of London. Finish inside the 1,000-year-old fortress, where you’ll discover its extraordinary history and see the dazzling Crown Jewels up close.
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Prices are per person in CAD. They are approximate, converted from Viator's price, and the final price is shown on Viator. You choose your option on Viator.
Adult (18+)
$309
Child (6 to 17)
$292
Adult (18+)
$324
Child (6 to 17)
$305
Adult (18+)
$1801
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at 5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK. Meet at the West Gate entrance, opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London giftshop.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at the Viscount Palmerston Statue in Parliament Square.
END POINT for London in a Day from the Tower option: Inside Westminster Abbey
Inside Tower of London
Check the meeting time and place on Viator when you book. They can differ by option and date.
Start your day in the heart of historic Westminster, surrounded by some of London’s most recognisable landmarks. Take in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament as your Blue Badge guide introduces the people, power and events that have shaped Britain from this extraordinary corner of the capital. Please note: Guests selecting London in a Day starting from the Tower option will visit the same attractions and enjoy the same inclusions as the standard tour, but in the reverse order, starting at the Tower of London and ending at Westminster Abbey.
30 min
Step inside Westminster Abbey, the magnificent setting for royal coronations since 1066 and the final resting place of kings, queens, poets and some of Britain’s most famous figures. With pre-reserved entry, explore the Abbey with your expert Blue Badge guide and discover the stories behind royal weddings, state funerals and centuries of British history, from the Coronation Chair to the tombs of monarchs and Poets’ Corner. (8:45 AM and 9:00 AM tours include entry. For the 10:00 AM tour, the guide will provide an explanation of the Abbey from outside; entry is not included.)
1 h 30 min · Admission included
Walk through St. James’s Park to Buckingham Palace, the world-famous London residence of the British monarch. Hear the stories behind royal life at the palace. Your guide will also bring you to Horse Guards Parade for a glimpse of Britain’s centuries-old royal traditions.
30 min
Enter the ceremonial heart of royal London at Horse Guards Parade, home to the King’s Life Guard and one of the capital’s great military traditions. See the mounted guards on duty and discover the history behind the uniforms, rituals and pageantry that have protected the monarch for centuries.
30 min
Continue through the heart of central London to Trafalgar Square, dominated by Nelson’s Column and surrounded by landmarks that tell the story of Britain’s past. Along the way, your guide connects the royal, political and cultural history you’ve encountered throughout the morning before time to pause for lunch and recharge ahead of the afternoon’s adventures.
2 hours
Give your feet a rest as you take to the Thames for a sightseeing cruise through the heart of London. See the city from a completely different perspective as you pass landmarks including the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral and The Shard, travelling east towards Tower Bridge and the final,and oldest, chapter of your day.
30 min · Admission included
Finish your day inside the formidable Tower of London, a royal palace, prison and fortress with nearly 1,000 years of extraordinary history behind its walls. Follow your Blue Badge guide through stories of kings and queens, prisoners, executions and intrigue -from Anne Boleyn to the mysterious Princes in the Tower. Explore the medieval fortress and come face-to-face with its greatest treasure: the spectacular Crown Jewels, still used in royal ceremonies today.
2 h 30 min · Admission included
Tower Bridge (exterior)
St James Palace (exterior)
Houses of Parliament (exterior)
Big Ben (view)
London Eye (view)
St Paul's Cathedral (view)
The Shard (view)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rules can differ by option and date. The policy shown on Viator when you book is the one that applies.
London in a Day: Tower of London, Westminster & River Cruise costs about CAD $182 per person, and up to CAD $1801 per adult for the dearest option. The price depends on the date, the option you choose and the number of travellers. Prices on TripRadr are in CAD and approximate, converted from Viator's price. The final price is shown on Viator before you book.
It takes about 6 hours to 8 hours. The exact start and finish times depend on the option and the date you choose. Viator shows the times when you pick a date.
This activity includes St James Palace (exterior); Blue Badge guide; Buckingham Palace (exterior); Tower of London & Crown Jewels; Skip the line ticket for Westminster Abbey (8:45 AM & 9:00 AM tours only); Big Ben (view); Tower Bridge (exterior); St Paul's Cathedral (view). Anything that is not listed is not included. The full list is on the Viator page.
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Not included: Gratuities; Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off. Plan to pay separately for anything that is not listed as included. The full list is on the Viator page.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Rules can differ by option and date. Read the policy on Viator before you book.
Viator lists the meeting point as: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at 5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK. Meet at the West Gate entrance, opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London giftshop. It ends at: END POINT for London in a Day from the Tower option: Inside Westminster Abbey. The meeting time and place can differ by option and date. Check them on Viator before you book.
London in a Day: Tower of London, Westminster & River Cruise has child pricing for ages 6 to 17. Adult pricing applies from age 18. The operator sets the age bands and any age limits. Check them on Viator before you book.
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