Horse Guards Parade, Westminster & Tower of London: Full-Day Tour
At a glance
Horse Guards Parade, Westminster & Tower of London: Full-Day Tour is a 6h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Travel Curious. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $450 per person. Included: Timed entry tickets to the Tower of London, Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places, A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–12 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 0–3 · Child 4–15 · Adult 16–100
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Options & availability
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Horse Guards Parade, Westminster & Tower of London: Full-Day Tour
from $150
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:15, 10:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Enjoy Royal London on this fantastic day tour that begins in the heart of Westminster, follows the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and ends with the sight of the dazzling Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.
Meet your guide at Westminster for a tour outside the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. From Westminster, wander up Birdcage Walk, where you will follow the pomp and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Thames to Tower Bridge. You'll get to see London and Waterloo Bridges, the London Eye, the Globe, the skyscrapers, and St Paul’s Cathedral from the boat.
Your guide will then accompany you to St. Katherine's Docks for lunch (not included), after which you will enjoy an exclusive private tour of the infamous Tower of London, with reserved tickets included.
Please note: the Changing of the Guard happens on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, but can be subject to change and weather conditions.
What's included
What's included
- Timed entry tickets to the Tower of London
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- A River Thames boat ride from Embankment Pier to Tower of London Pier
Not included
- Cost of lunch is not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Visit Parliament Square and see the famous Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey (from the outside only)
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Stop 2 · 1h
Walk through St James’s Park, see the giant marble memorial to Queen Victoria in front of Buckingham Palace and follow the famous Changing of the Guard parade.
Please note that the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace normally happens on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, but this is subject to change and weather conditions. If you book your tour on a Thursday or Saturday, or are unable to see the guard change, your guide will adapt the itinerary to include other sites of interest. -
Stop 3 · 1h
Walk along Whitehall to see number 10 Downing Street and through Trafalgar Square.
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Stop 4 · 30m
Stroll down to the River Thames for a river cruise. Along the route, see St Paul’s Cathedral and the Globe Theatre (from the outside).
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Stop 5 · 1h
Explore the Tower of London, a former royal castle turned traitor's prison.
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you in front of Westminster Abbey Shop, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3JS, United Kingdom.
End point
Finish point will be in Central London, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Traveller ratings
5.0
1 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Horse Guards Parade, Westminster & Tower of London: Full-Day Tour take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $450 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Timed entry tickets to the Tower of London; Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places; A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group; A River Thames boat ride from Embankment Pier to Tower of London Pier.
Where does it start?
Your guide will meet you in front of Westminster Abbey Shop, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3JS, United Kingdom.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
