Highlights of London Full Day Guided Tour

At a glance

Highlights of London Full Day Guided Tour is a 6h 30m small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by LivTours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 29 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $342.44 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Thames River Ferry, Buckingham palace (from outside), Changing of the Guard (or Household Cavalry).

Quick facts

Duration

6h 30m

Group

Small group, up to 15 travellers

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 15m

   Discover this shopping and entertainment hub amidst St. Martins & Drury Lane alongside of our guide. Learn about the history of the impressive opera house, which today homes the 3rd largest auditorium in London.

2. Stop 2 · 15m

   Linking back to Napoleons Battle this square has been a significant landmark since the early 1200’s. Our guide will walk you past its most impressive sculptures and share its corelating anecdotes.

3. Stop 3 · 15m

   (from outside) Home to the British Royals and its famous beefeaters our guide will touch on the history of this impressive estate, following which you will attend the changing of the guard’s ceremony adjacent to the building.

4. Stop 4 · 45m

   Watch the famous changing of the guards on the palace square. Accompanied by music the old guards (also known as beefeaters) will ceremonially hand over the responsibility of guarding the Buckingham & St James’s palace to the new guards.

5. Stop 5 · 15m

   (from outside) This impressive church in Gothic style is significant and not to be missed when visiting London, as it has held 17 royal weddings in addition to plentiful burials and coronations since the year 1066.

6. Stop 6 · 15m

   (from outside) Discover where Churchills hid from the German Blitz attack during the second world war and planned some of his most significant strategies. Though only visited externally our guide will bring its history back to live by touching on some of these sights most memorable stories.

7. Stop 7 · 15m

   (from outside) Discover where Churchills hid from the German Blitz attack during the second world war and planned some of his most significant strategies. Though only visited externally our guide will bring its history back to live by touching on some of these sights most memorable stories.

8. Stop 8 · 15m

   (from outside) Also known as the Elizabeth Tower, this stunning landmark is definitely one of London’s most famous. When the clock was completed, it was claimed to be the most accurate and largest of its kind, holding 5 enormous bells, of which the biggest weighing 13.5 tons is nicknamed as Big Ben.

9. Stop 9 · 30m

   Hop on a ferry alongside our guide and enjoy this beautiful city from the waterfront passing below some of London’s bridges and cruising past the city’s landmarks.

10. Stop 10 · 15m

    Our guide will introduce you the history of this UNESCO World Heritage – a site known to have been a fortress to the royals, home to the crown jewels and former execution ground. Follow which you will enter into the sight.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The British authorities reserve the right to change modify or cancel the Changing of the Guards ceremony without notice in the case of wet weather and other official events. Under these conditions, the British army usually will not give final notice of cancellation until 10 minutes before the planned time. In such cases, your guide will modify the tour to include an alternative Parade where possible, and share more highlights of the Westminster area.
• In the case of heavy rain, you will see a wet change (guards marching without music).
• Please note that if you book your tour on Friday you’ll experience the change of the Household Cavalry.
• For the Changing of the Guard ceremony, we do not stand by the Buckingham Palace gates. The crowds swarm there hours in advance, only to find they can only see the very end of the parade all while being crushed by the masses. Instead, we take you to the best spots only the locals know, and walk along with the parade! This way you see the absolute most there is to see, and it’s a much more enjoyable experience.
• The majority of this tour is a walking tour, therefore we recommend wearing comfortable shoes..
• Some portions of this tour are not accessible for guests with mobility needs due to the nature of the sites visited and the shared pace of the experience. Guests with accessibility or mobility requirements are encouraged to contact our team before booking so we can provide guidance and recommend the most suitable tour option.

Cancellation policy

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

Frequently asked questions