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London Full-Day Guided Tour

TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10

Very goodTop 10% in London

31 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 6 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

See London’s royal landmarks and Westminster on a small-group day tour, with a Thames ferry ride and Tower of London entry included.

About this tour

Spend a day among London’s landmark streets, riverside views, and royal pageantry on a small-group guided tour capped at six guests. Over 6 hours and 30 minutes, your guide leads you through the city’s highlights, sharing stories and local insight along the way.

See Buckingham Palace from outside and follow the Changing of the Guard parade from viewing spots chosen to avoid the crush at the palace gates. Friday departures feature the Household Cavalry change. Continue through Westminster to view Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Churchill War Rooms, and Trafalgar Square, then take a Thames River ferry and visit the Tower of London, with entrance tickets included. Several landmarks are viewed from outside.

With a professional guide and a compact group, London Full-Day Guided Tour brings major sights together in one walk-filled day. Wear comfortable shoes, and book your place to experience the capital’s history and ceremony up close.

Highlights

  • Follow the Changing of the Guard parade from local-favorite viewing spots
  • See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Trafalgar Square
  • Ride a Thames River ferry
  • Explore the Tower of London with included entrance tickets
  • Hear stories and local insights from a professional guide

What's included

Included

  • Thames River ferry
  • Tower of London entrance tickets
  • Professional tour guide
  • Small group of up to 6 people

Not included

  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Meet your guide outside Starbucks Coffee at 10 Russell Street; look for the Liv Tours sign
  • The tour is primarily a walking tour; comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Some parts of the tour may not be accessible for guests with mobility needs; contact the provider before booking for guidance
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Infants must sit on an adult's lap
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • The Changing of the Guard may be changed or canceled without notice; an alternative parade may be offered where possible
  • In heavy rain, guards may march without music
  • Friday tours feature the Household Cavalry change

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the tour?

The tour includes a professional guide, a small group of up to 6 people, a Thames River ferry ride, and Tower of London entrance tickets.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide outside Starbucks Coffee at 10 Russell Street and look for the Liv Tours sign.

Will I see the Changing of the Guard?

The tour plans to see the Changing of the Guard, but the ceremony may be changed or canceled without notice. On Fridays, the tour features the Household Cavalry change.

What happens if it rains?

In heavy rain, guards may march without music. If the ceremony is canceled, your guide may include an alternative parade where possible.

Is the tour suitable for guests with mobility needs?

The tour is primarily on foot, and some portions may not be accessible. Contact the provider before booking for guidance.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 31 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in London
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.3. Top 10% in London means it ranks in the top 10% of tours in London by this score.

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