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London in One Day Sightseeing Tour Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard with Optional London Eye Upgrade
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Stop At: Tower of London, Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB England
A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the history of 'The Tower' has been intertwined with the history of England for almost a thousand years. Originally built by William The Conqueror in 1066, it has served a number of functions during its long history, including a prison, luxury palace for royalty and even a zoo. The priceless crown jewels are also held within the castle walls, along with the largest collection of medieval armour and weaponry in the country. See all of this and hear more about the tower's bloody history on a comprehansive tour with an expert guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
Changing of the Guard
Elite soldiers from the military have been guarding English Kings and Queens since 1660. Known as the 'Household Division', these regiments are so devoted to their duty that they will famously not acknowledge, nor allow themselves to be distracted by the public. During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards are accompanied by marching bands playing a rousing mix of military and contemporary music in a display of the sort of pomp and military ceremony that has made the British military famous around the world.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD England
Designed by the prolific British architect, Sir Christopher Wren, and taking 35 years to build, St Paul's Cathedral is an iconic symbol of London. One of the largest churches in the world, its dome is an incredible 366ft high and, inside the Whispering Gallery, it is said that a gentle whisper can be heard on the other side of the dome almost 112ft away. Explore the history behind this famous Cathedral and see the tomb of Lord Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's most revered icons.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England
Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
Pass By: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.
Pass By: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and House of Lords. It is responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinising the Government.
Pass By: Big Ben, Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.
Stop At: Thames River, London England
From the Tower of London, hop aboard a Thames River Cruise to Westminster Pier to enjoy London from a different viewpoint. If you prefer, you can take the cruise any day before 31 March 2020.
Duration: 35 minutes
Pass By: Evan Evans Tours, Road Victoria 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1BS England
Evan Evans Tours is the oldest and largest sightseeing company in London and has been accompanying visitors on city tours and out-of-town excursions since 1930.
Evan Evans Tours is owned by The Travel Corporation of 25 highly successful travel and tourism companies including Trafalgar Tours, Insight Vacations, Contiki Holidays and Red Carnation Hotels. The Travel Corporation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and guest service and this this follows for each individual brand.
Pass By: Mansion House of City of London, Walbrook, London EC4N 8BH England
Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. It is a Grade I listed building. It is used for some of the City of London's official functions, including two annual white tie dinners.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tower of London, Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB England
A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the history of 'The Tower' has been intertwined with the history of England for almost a thousand years. Originally built by William The Conqueror in 1066, it has served a number of functions during its long history, including a prison, luxury palace for royalty and even a zoo. The priceless crown jewels are also held within the castle walls, along with the largest collection of medieval armour and weaponry in the country. See all of this and hear more about the tower's bloody history on a comprehansive tour with an expert guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
Changing of the Guard
Elite soldiers from the military have been guarding English Kings and Queens since 1660. Known as the 'Household Division', these regiments are so devoted to their duty that they will famously not acknowledge, nor allow themselves to be distracted by the public. During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards are accompanied by marching bands playing a rousing mix of military and contemporary music in a display of the sort of pomp and military ceremony that has made the British military famous around the world.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD England
Designed by the prolific British architect, Sir Christopher Wren, and taking 35 years to build, St Paul's Cathedral is an iconic symbol of London. One of the largest churches in the world, its dome is an incredible 366ft high and, inside the Whispering Gallery, it is said that a gentle whisper can be heard on the other side of the dome almost 112ft away. Explore the history behind this famous Cathedral and see the tomb of Lord Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's most revered icons.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England
Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
Pass By: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.
Pass By: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and House of Lords. It is responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinising the Government.
Pass By: Big Ben, Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.
Stop At: Thames River, London England
From the Tower of London, hop aboard a Thames River Cruise to Westminster Pier to enjoy London from a different viewpoint. If you prefer, you can take the cruise any day before 31 March 2020.
Duration: 35 minutes
Pass By: Evan Evans Tours, Road Victoria 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1BS England
Evan Evans Tours is the oldest and largest sightseeing company in London and has been accompanying visitors on city tours and out-of-town excursions since 1930.
Evan Evans Tours is owned by The Travel Corporation of 25 highly successful travel and tourism companies including Trafalgar Tours, Insight Vacations, Contiki Holidays and Red Carnation Hotels. The Travel Corporation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and guest service and this this follows for each individual brand.
Pass By: Mansion House of City of London, Walbrook, London EC4N 8BH England
Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. It is a Grade I listed building. It is used for some of the City of London's official functions, including two annual white tie dinners.
Included
- Blue Badge guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)
- Thames River cruise
- London Eye standard flight (if option selected)
- Entry to Tower of London
- Entry to St Paul's Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Tower of London
- Entry/Admission - St. Paul's Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Thames River
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pick-up
- Entry/Admission - Buckingham Palace
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please note: St Paul’s Cathedral is closed to the public on Sundays and special events or services. We will stop for photographs at St Paul's Cathedral and spend longer at Tower of London instead
- Please note: St Paul's Cathedral is closed on the following dates: Oct 9th, Nov 19th, Jan 28th & 31st. There will be a photo stop outside the Cathedral and longer time spent at the Tower of London.
- Occasionally there may not be a Changing of the Guard. On these occasions you will visit Horse Guards Parade, built on the site of the jousting yard of the old Whitehall Palace
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 51 travelers
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We did not have a lot of time in London to do the things we wanted, so we signed up for this one day tour. The tour was pretty good, but our tour guide Debbie was phenomenal. She was incredibly informative and knowledgeable with a fantastic sense of humor. We learned so much about London's rich history and culture and actually saw everything we could have hope for in one satisfying day! This trip is time and money well spent.
David our tour guide was so knowledgeable and personable. Steve our driver was so friendly and navigated the London streets with ease!
The changing of the guards didn’t happen. The tour guide was very good. When the tour was done there should of been an option to be left back the station
All we saw with the guide was 3 places. A few seconds to take photos of Buckingham Palace as we walked to the side of it out of the way to watch the changing of the guard. This turned out to be 1 minute of the guard parading past us. I'm not sure if they did more near the palace, but we couldn't see from where we were. Then we went to St. Paul's Cathedral where we walked around it inside and out, and after I was turned around and later had lunch, I couldn't find where we were supposed to meet the bus. I asked people directions and had them call Viator for info (still before bus departure time), but Viator took 20 minutes to contact my guide and respond, so by that time the bus was long gone. I was told to either hop on any other Viator tour bus that I happened to see or to take a city bus and meet at the Tower of London, and that a ticket would be waiting for me there. The city bus never came after 45 minutes, so I called Uber. I got to Tower of London and didn't know where to go - didn't realize there'd be many buildings and 1000s of tourists. By pure luck, I found the tour group, and my tour guide was not even holding up her umbrella to help me find her. That was the end of the tour. You're on your own to tour the crown jewels or anything else at Tower of London. We only saw Big Ben (currently under scaffolding) from about 5 blocks away, and the other sights are only seen on the included river cruise tour. I recommend just traveling to these places on your own by subway, taxi, or Uber, or the Hop On Hop Off Bus, and purchasing the river cruise ticket separately (17 pounds?). I got nothing but aggravation from this full day tour. Worst tour and tour guide I've ever had, and I've traveled a lot around the world!
Great way to learn about London any many of it's wonders. Trudy was a walking encyclopedia of information and charm!
The seats were comfortable and the air conditioning decent. Our guide was good. If we wanted to walk more or go inside places we would have taken a different tour. We both had a little issue with extended walking,so to find out that the tour would stop for a "break" or walking to see sights was a surprise and something that we had to miss out on. They should have made it more clear that there would have been more walking other than bathroom breaks (where there were few) or at least just get off the Bus for stretching and a photo opportunity.
Great day trip, fast paced but ideal for us London in one day just isn't possible but if you want a flying visit, this is the one to book. Sheila was very informative and made sure we saw the best of the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. Got to see a lot that we would never have been able to see on our own as we only had one day free - Well done Sheila you were just what we needed
Leslie was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Bus ride was smooth and boxed lunch was delicious. All the sights we visited were perfect! Loved the complimentary River Thames cruise!
Very disappointed our tour guy was very knowledgeable but was rather very old and had a bad cold, spent most of the time coughing into the Mic, missed the changing of the guard completely, talked so much people were loosing interest, so much so at the Tower of London I handed back my ever plugs and did the tour on our own,so did many people,there comes a time when you need to retire a younger person would have been better he rambled on and on.... sorry a lot of money and for nothing.
This was a wonderful tour. My entire family loved our guide because she brought the rich history of London to life with her stories and humor. This tour is well worth the money in terms of quality of the knowledge gained and quantity of sites. This tour makes use of a bus, but you will do a moderate amount of walking.
The full-day sightseeing tour of London through Viator Tours is a smart way to get an appreciative overview of many of the historical and cultural landmarks and points of interests in the city. We have enjoyed similar tours of other major cities throughout Europe and this tour was no exception. It was excellent. The bus was clean, comfortable, and air conditioned. Each seat was equipped with a charging port for cell phones and cameras, which was very convenient. We scheduled this tour for our first full day in London. This enabled us to plan follow-on personal sightseeing adventures for the remainder of our stay. Our guide, Norma, did an excellent job shepherding our large group from one location to another. She masterfully highlighted many of London’s iconic landmarks and top attractions, and we appreciated her added insight about the Royal Family and its many traditions. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, articulate, courteous, punctual, and possesses a bit of British humor, which brought us laughter along the way. The memories we developed on this tour will last a lifetime. For these reasons, we found the time and cost of the tour well worth it. Viator Tours is our preferred go-to-tour provider when traveling. We look forward to our next tour with them.
Excellent tour except for the London Eye Upgrade. Time consuming in changing vouchers for tickets in London eye, we waited in line for almost an hour.
We went all sights listed and were entertained with fabulous stories along the way, while walking or riding(nice headphone system so we could always hear her). Highly recommend this trip—and Trudy (and Mike the driver)
We wanted to see a lot of London sites in a day with a minimum of walking. The tour was on time, clean, air conditioned bus. The bus driver, Mark, did an amazing job of driving without hitting a bike or car. I am still impressed with the skill of these bus drivers. Our guide, Godfrey, was full of facts and jokes. Kept the tour light hearted. Was easy going. I would go on his tour again.
Fast paced was good for the teens and packed with interesting and relevant information that introduces London at just the right pace for the whole family!
So much to see excellent guide lovely leslie was such a good overall day trip perfect weather enjoyed every thing
Trudy was excellent. Perfectly positioned us to see the Guard marching to Buckingham Palace and the return of the Horse Guard. She is very knowledgeable and speaks clearly. She made each guest feel individually important. She kept my wife near her because of my wife's hearing problem. She takes her job very seriously. Our bus driver, Vin, was excellent.
Excellent tour but be prepared to do a lot of walking. Tour guide was very good and entertained us with fun facts.
The trip is ok the service of viator makes it only more expensive and they dont even mention where the trip starts
The tour was fantastic! The tour guide was great. She was knowledgeable and very funny. I highly recommend this tour.
We had James as our tour guide on October 19th and he was very knowledgeable of history and geography. He represents your company very well!
Wouldn't change a thing about this tour. Deborah was absolutely fantastic. There was the right amount of time spent at each attraction and we never felt rushed or bored. This tour was a grand slam. Definitely recommend! And if you can get Deb, all the better!!
It was a good tour. We covered several areas. Loved the Tower part the best. The boat ride was jammed