Best of London Tour: Tower & Changing of the Guard
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Tower of London
- Witness the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Learn about London's rich history
- Enjoy guided insights from a knowledgeable tour guide
- Experience London's top attractions in one day
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of the Tower of London
- Witnessing the Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Transportation between sites
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Victoria Coach Station, Buckingham Palace Road, London, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; follow the guide's instructions.
- The Changing of the Guard ceremony schedule can vary; check the official schedule in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing for extended periods.
- Bring a camera to capture the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony and historic sites.
- Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- This tour has multiple options. Please choose the one that suits you before booking
- A full day of exploring takes about 8 hours, or around 4 hours if you'd prefer our half-day morning tour (finishing at Buckingham Palace)
- Changing of the Guard: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun, and daily May–July. May change or cancel last minute, but we'll always stop for a photo
- St. Paul's: no guided tour on Sundays though you're welcome to pop in
- London Eye upgrade: a short, pleasant walk from Westminster Pier after your cruise
Traveler reviews
11/10 London Tour
Staff: Driver - Carlos Guide - Frank Length of Tour: 9 hours (including 1 hour lunch) Crowd Size: 18 The atmosphere was very relaxed and it was a really informational tour. Although I am not someone majorly interested in the history, Frank made it very easy to understand and very fun especially at the Tower of London and the whole Henry the 8ths "masculine" enhancements made to his armor. Both Frank and Carlos made the rides great. Especially with the constant construction going on doing our tour and delaying us.
Tour of London
Frank was so knowledgeable making this trip spectacular! He was very friendly, comical and was never pushy! A great tour guide! Carlos, our driver, took every turn with special caution. Bikes were blocking the street and he jumped out to clear them so he could get us by them. Overall: A+
Excellent one day tour
Carlos(driver) and Frank(guide) make a great duo! Frank was an informative and friendly host. For those with an interest in history, the Royals, architecture, this tour guide can give riveting in depth insights. Even as a generalist in knowledge, I found his explanations engaging. Would recommend doing this tour early in your london trip so you have time to go back to places of interest to spend more time if desired.
Great day trip for families
We had a great day on our trip! It was so nice to have a guide taking care of all of the details. Our guide Frank was very knowledgeable and our driver Carlos was wonderful as well. Some in our group also appreciated having the bus so it was less walking.
Great tour
Guide was great. Covering a lot of ground in a day without feeling rushed. Guides knowledge was first class.