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London Sightseeing Tour with Tower of London Option

TourTruth score 3.5 out of 10

Below average

2,741 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Updated November 2, 2026

See St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and the Changing of the Guard, with full-day and optional London upgrades available.

About this tour

See London’s landmarks unfold on a guided city tour, from the grand interior of St. Paul’s Cathedral to a photo stop at Westminster Abbey. The Changing of the Guard adds a memorable glimpse of royal ceremony on selected dates, while the full-day option continues with time around the Tower of London and a sightseeing cruise on the Thames.

Choose a half-day morning outing of about four hours, finishing at Buckingham Palace, or spend around eight hours exploring on the full-day tour. Depending on your selected option, entry to the Tower of London and a private river cruise are included. You can also choose an upgrade for cream tea with sparkling wine at Harrods or a London Eye ticket. A professional guide and air-conditioned coach make it easy to connect the sights across the city.

This London Sightseeing Tour brings together historic landmarks, royal tradition, and riverside views. Select the option that suits your day and discover the capital at a comfortable pace.

Highlights

  • Explore St. Paul’s Cathedral with a guide
  • Watch the Changing of the Guard on selected dates
  • Pause for photos at Westminster Abbey
  • Cruise along the River Thames on the full-day option
  • Add a Harrods cream tea or London Eye ticket

What's included

Included

  • Entry to St. Paul’s Cathedral
  • Changing of the Guard on selected dates
  • Private Thames River sightseeing cruise on the full-day option
  • Harrods cream tea with sparkling wine on the upgrade option
  • London Eye ticket on the upgrade option
  • Entry to the Tower of London on the full-day option
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned coach

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Choose your preferred tour option before booking
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  • The full-day tour takes about 8 hours; the half-day morning tour takes about 4 hours and finishes at Buckingham Palace
  • Changing of the Guard takes place Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, and daily from May through July; schedules may change or be canceled at short notice, but the tour will stop for a photo
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral does not offer guided tours on Sundays, but visitors may enter
  • The London Eye upgrade is a short walk from Westminster Pier after the cruise
  • Meet at Gate 19, 164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP; boarding starts at 7:30 a.m. and departure is at 7:45 a.m.
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long does the tour last?

The full-day tour takes about 8 hours. The half-day morning option takes about 4 hours and finishes at Buckingham Palace.

When does the Changing of the Guard take place?

It takes place Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, and daily from May through July. The schedule may change or be canceled at short notice.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet inside Gate 19 at 164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP. Boarding starts at 7:30 a.m., with departure at 7:45 a.m.

Can I visit St. Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday?

Yes. You may enter St. Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday, but guided tours are not available.

Are hotel transfers included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.30 from 2,741 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.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.5.

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