London's Private Full Day Highlights incl London Eye Tickets

Highlights

  • Visit the Tower of London and see the Crown Jewels

  • Gaze at the Tower Bridge hear its history

  • View Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

  • See where Queen Elizabeth resides at Buckingham Palace

  • End your tour with a relaxing ride on the London Eye

Summary

Explore the best of London in this full day itinerary and take a ride on the London Eye

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Hung, Drawn and Quartered pub, Great Tower Street, London, England, GB

123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This full-day tour is the perfect way to see London's iconic sites and experience a ride on the London Eye, as well as a Thames cruise.

**Tower of London:**

What a day to remember! Learn more about the great City of London and explore its fascinating history with an expert guide. Your guide will collect you from where you are staying and take you to the famous Tower of London, where you will discover the many stories of one of the oldest buildings in London, and experience where some of the greatest events in English History occurred. Best of all, you will be able to admire the stunning Crown Jewels.

**River Cruise, Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace & Park:**

On leaving the Tower you will travel to Westminster by river cruise for a walking tour past some of London’s most famous buildings including St James’s Palace, Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards, the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben. If you're lucky you might catch the Changing of the Guards ceremony, which is full of pomp and ceremony (this is dependent on the day and weather).

**Westminster Abbey & London Eye:**

After lunch in Westminster, you will continue your day with a private tour of London’s royal church, Westminster Abbey - the site of 38 coronations and the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Learn about the Coronation ceremony and enjoy the beauty of this 800 year old treasure. After a day crammed full of history and culture, the best way to end your highlights tour is with a relaxing ride on the London Eye (one of the world's biggest Ferris Wheels), which offers spectacular views across London.

What’s included?

  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the historic Tower of London and Crown Jewels

  • Private guided tour with blue-badge guide

  • Tickets for a scenic Thames River Cruise

  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places

  • End your tour with a relaxing ride on the London Eye

  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend snacks along the way

  • Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point

Things to know

Before you book

  • Please bring comfortable walking shoes

  • Minimum age for this activity is 4 years

Before you go

  • Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time.

  • Please bring waterproof clothing in case it rains

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Travel Curious, based in Shoreditch/London, researches, creates and owns immersive, cultural tours and experiences in cities throughout the world. We provide our tours and experiences as a service to the travel industry and are privileged to name some of the biggest global brands as our partners