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.
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.
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.
Changing of the GuardElite 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.
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.
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.NEW EXHIBITION - St Paul’s, the Monarch and the Changing World (Launches 25th May 2022, running to mid-December 2022)June 2022 sees the historic celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, including a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral.To mark this unique event, the exhibition St Paul’s, the Monarch and the Changing World explores the grand ceremonial occasions held at the Cathedral to commemorate the Royal Jubilees of four British monarchs: George III, Victoria, George V and Elizabeth II.
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.
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.
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.
London In One Day Tour With Changing Of The Guard With London Eye Option
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 9 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
09:00 AM
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Return Details :
• Tour Departs: Evan Evans kiosk located opposite Gate 1, inside Victoria Coach Station ,164 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9TP • Tour Starts: 9:00 am, Victoria Coach Station (boarding comme.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
See London on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city, led by a guide. Hear the history of top London attractions like Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, and a guided tour of St Pauls Cathedral. After the sightseeing tour, watch the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace and tour the Tower of London. As a bonus, this experience also includes a one-way River Thames sightseeing cruise, which can be used on the day or another time. Upgrade to include a Standard London Eye ticket, after the tour.
- See all of London's most iconic sights in one day
- Visit two of London's most iconic landmarks
- Watch a traditional British military ceremony
- Marvel at the scale and splendour of St Paul's Cathedral
- See the priceless Crown Jewels collection at The Tower of London
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Thames
- Finish with spectacular views on the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel
Know More about this tour
Itinerary:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. NEW EXHIBITION - St Paul’s, the Monarch and the Changing World (Launches 25th May 2022, running to mid-December 2022) June 2022 sees the historic celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, including a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral. To mark this unique event, the exhibition St Paul’s, the Monarch and the Changing World explores the grand ceremonial occasions held at the Cathedral to commemorate the Royal Jubilees of four British monarchs: George III, Victoria, George V and Elizabeth II.
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Thames River cruise
- London Eye standard ticket at 6pm (if option selected)
- Entry to St Paul's Cathedral
- Entry to Tower of London
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Personal Audio Headset
- Expert Blue Badge Guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adults lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
You can choose to take the river cruise on another day and finish the tour at the Tower of London instead of Westminster Pier. The London Eye is a Standard Experience booked at a 6pm time-slot for guaranteed entry (if option selected).
Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability).
If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
London Eye: The London Eye ticket is for standard entry around 6:00pm (subject to availability) on the same day. This ticket can only be used for this one visit. Please show the ticket on your phone as the barcode will be scanned. Visit to The London Eye is independent
Please note: St Pauls Cathedral is closed to the public on Sundays and for special events or services (Closed on Feb 1, 14, 27 March 29). On these days we will stop for photographs outside St Paul's Cathedral and spend longer at Tower of London instead.
Traveler Reviews
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Loved the tour - our guide was knowledgeable. I really appreciated the fact that she dropped us and walked with us right to the best place to see the Changing of the guard. It's such a mad house and can be long and boring if you don't know what's happening. But, she was good to get us in the right place and explained what would happen and how it would go. A bit too much bus time - architecture info for me - showing us different neighborhoods etc- our daughter who is studying to be an architect loved it. Seemed liked a filler and it ate into our time at the Tower of London. Only down side not enough time in Tower of London. By the time we got there we barely had 2 hours and our guide walked us around for a bit and talked too much. I was ready to go as soon as I got there as I had seen the 10 part Smithsonian Documentary of the Tower of London-got to see the crown jewels -which we went there first. I was unable to see the Chapel of the the Whited building where all the other artifacts are becuz the Beefeaters begin closing everything at 1715 - they begin to push the crowds out. I get it they want to be done at 1800. But, when you travel from far away and you only have so much time - more time should be allowed to see - less bus time around the city. Recommend you do the tower in the morning or do it on your own.
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The guide. She was so funny and made the tour interesting. Overall great experience and I wish I had time to visit more sites.
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While the tour was alright. Most of it involved seeing things from the bus. The things we did get off the bus for did not always make sense to me. it was so mismanaged by the company that we ended up having a very rushed experience and missing things, barely made it to the eye, had to pay for our own audio tour of the Tower of London, barely made it to our London Eye ride. When we expressed our concerns to them, they ignored us. I would recommend doing a hop on hop off tour instead. That is what I would have done had I known how poorly managed this would be by the company. Go elsewhere.
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This was a very nice tour and the guide did a great job. The morning was devoted to a bus tour around London where the guide pointed out places of interest. Stops included the Royal Albert Hall & Prince Albert Memorial, St. James Park and the outside of Buckingham Palace before lunch. Following lunch, we visited St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Tower of London to see the English Crown Jewels. The guide told us to get in line to see the crown jewels and following that there would be time to see the tower. The line to see the crown jewels was long, but moved quickly. After visiting the crown jewels we were worn out from the day's activities and opted to skip seeing the inside of the Tower. We were interested in seeing the tower Bridge which is adjacent to the Tower and there was a Thames River cruise included in our ticket purchase. Unfortunately, at the end of the day, lots of tourists are lined up to take the river cruise and the cruise boat only takes cruises every hour. We were not able to get on the boat leaving when we arrived at the pier, so it meant either waiting another hour or just passing on the cruise and calling it a day. We decided that no one cared to wait another hour so we grabbed a cab and went back to our hotel to rest. The river cruise tickets are good for a long time, but this was our last day in London, so we were unable to use them. The only negative thing about the tour was that following our visit to St. Paul's cathedral, our tour guide went out to the wiggly wobbly bridge and we got confused and separated from the group due to very confusing instructions. It was an interesting view from the bridge, but really a complete waste of about 45 minutes of time. I would much preferred to have gone from St. Paul's directly to the Tower of London, then maybe we would have had time to see the inside of the tower or taken the river cruise. No one comes to London to see the wiggly wobbly bridge. Nevertheless, it was a great tour and I recommend using Evan Evans for London tours.
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Our family of 4 really enjoyed this tour as we had only two quick nights in London and hadn't been before. We aren't "guided tour" people and this was our first. Our guide was great- she was entertaining enough and very knowledgeable (Sheila?). We feel like we got a great taste of London and Westminster, saw the key sites, learned key info and had a nice day. Super nice comfortable bus too!
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One of the best tours we have ever taken. Great for our 12 and 9 year old kids too. Norma was our guide and she was extremely knowledgeable and kept us very entertained.
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It started well, post lunch things had become unmanageable. Tour mentor was an old lady, got detached with the entire team post St.Paul's trip, no way to got connected with the rest of the team, ultimately decided to come back home. Bad experience
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The crowds were massive for changing of the guard, plus arrived late and got a terrible spot! Couldn’t see anything much! To much time wasted driving around and your was repeated for those that joined in the afternoon
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Great day , Sheila was very well informed and we enjoyed her commentary, humour and additional information. Wakar ( the driver… hope I got the spelling correct) was equally as great navigating the narrow streets and avoiding traffic. 100% recommend this tour… Sheila and wakar are 5star!
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Oliver was an excellent guide. Extremely knowledgeable and pleasant…but he walked very fast!!! We really got to know London and we loved it!