London in a day:
Essential landmarks of London
Destination
London, UK
Duration
8 hours
Tour size
Max 20
Language
English
Overview
Let us take the lead in London, while you take in its iconic sights—Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Tower of London
- •See the best of London all in one day on this carefully curated guided walking tour
- •Discover the grandeur and pomp of Westminster Abbey, where the Coronation chair sits, and some of Britain’s most famous figures are buried*
- •Sail down the Thames on a scenic river cruise, taking in the skyscrapers that define the London skyline
- •Stroll past the crowds into the Tower of London, where you’ll hear spine-tingling tales of murder and betrayal before spending some time with the Crown Jewels
- •Hear stories the way only an expert can tell them with our Blue Badge guides (the only accreditation that gives exclusive guiding access to these iconic attractions)
What's included
- Skip-the-line ticket for Westminster Abbey (9am tour only)
- Skip-the-line ticket for Tower of London
- Thames river cruise
- Headset
You will visit
- Westminster Abbey (9AM tour only)
- Tower of London & Crown Jewels
- Tower Bridge (exterior)
- Buckingham Palace (exterior)
- St James Palace (exterior)
- Trafalgar Square
- Houses of Parliament (exterior)
- River Thames
- Big Ben (view)
- London Eye (view)
- St Paul's Cathedral (view)
- The Shard (view)
- The Gherkin (view)
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What to expect
Westminster Abbey: where regal history resides
Be among the first people to enter Westminster Abbey, a place of prayer and privilege, where kings and queens are crowned, royals marry, and Charles Dickens rests in peace. Our Blue Badge guides will take you through the majestic Gothic nave, unearthing the histories that live between its walls. And, of course, you’ll get a glimpse of the iconic Coronation Chair.
Buckingham Palace: witness a military ceremony
You’ll walk across St James’s Park to the legendary Buckingham Palace. Depending on the time of your tour, you’ll arrive just in time to see a true spectacle of British military tradition—the Changing of the Guard. Otherwise, you’ll see the changing of the King’s Life Guard. Either way, your guide will talk you through the meaning of each motion in this regimental ritual that’s been taking place for hundreds of years.
“It’s the look on people’s faces when they see Big Ben, or London Bridge, for the first time. It’s kind of like being a kid again!”
Ben,
WalksDevour Blue Badge guide
“London’s just so big, as a traveler you can’t possibly see it all. But we’ve picked the best bits, so you get the full picture.”
Anna,
Anna, WalksDevour tour designer
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