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London Westminster Walking Tour, River Cruise & Tower of London

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 29% in London

12 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 7 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk among Westminster’s famous landmarks, cruise the Thames, and explore the Tower of London on a guided 7-hour London outing.

About this tour

See London’s royal landmarks on a guided Westminster walk, then follow the Thames by boat to the Tower of London. This 7-hour experience pairs a 3-hour small-group walking tour with a river cruise and Tower entry, giving you a varied way to explore the city. Your local guide leads you past 20 notable sights, including Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, and the Houses of Parliament. On the 10 AM tour, you may also watch the Changing of the Guard on scheduled days; the British Army can change the timetable without notice. After the walk, board a boat at Westminster and enjoy views along the historic Thames as you travel toward Tower Pier. From there, enter the Tower of London, a landmark with more than a thousand years of history, known for its Beefeater guards and resident ravens. The London Westminster walking tour, river cruise, and Tower visit bring together city streets, riverside scenery, and centuries of history in one outing. Meet outside the Ritz on Piccadilly, then set out to discover London on foot and by water.

Highlights

  • Walk past Westminster’s landmark sights with a local guide
  • See Buckingham Palace and, on select days, the Changing of the Guard
  • Cruise the Thames from Westminster to Tower Pier
  • Explore the Tower of London after your river cruise

What's included

Included

  • River cruise ticket
  • Tower of London entry ticket
  • Small-group tour
  • 3-hour walking tour of 20 Westminster sights
  • Local guide
  • Changing of the Guard viewing on the 10 AM tour, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

Not included

  • Snacks and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Umbrella

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Important information

  • Meet outside the Ritz at 150 Piccadilly, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands; Green Park is the nearest Underground station
  • The Changing of the Guard schedule is set by the British Army and may change without notice
  • The Changing of the Guard is scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10 AM; it occurs daily in June and July
  • Wheelchair accessible; nearby public transportation is wheelchair accessible
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  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet outside the Ritz at 150 Piccadilly, beside two red telephone boxes and two souvenir stands. Green Park is the nearest Underground station.

How long is the tour?

The experience lasts 7 hours and includes a 3-hour Westminster walking tour.

When can I see the Changing of the Guard?

The 10 AM tour includes a viewing on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. It occurs daily in June and July, but the British Army may change the schedule without notice.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

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 4.92 from 12 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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  • 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 7.4. Top 29% in London means it ranks in the top 29% of tours in London by this score.

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