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London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard
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London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard
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Overview
Limited time in London doesn’t have to mean a limited view of the capital. Soak up the key sights in just one action-packed day on this guided small-group tour. Explore Westminster Abbey and watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace. Then cruise the Thames River to Tower Bridge and explore its inner workings before delving into British history at the Tower of London.
- Explore Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London
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River cruise along the Thames
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Departure & Return
Sir Winston Churchill Statue , Parliament Square, London SW1P 3JX, UK
35 Tower Hill , 35 Tower Hill, London EC3N 4DR, UKThis tour meets at the "Winston Churchill" statue, Parliament Square, Westminster, London, SW1P 3JX. The Winston Churchill statue is the largest and is located on the north east corner of the square closest to Big Ben. The name 'CHURCHILL' is written on the stone base of the statue.
9:00 AM
Inside Tower of London
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please note until June 20th that as a result of preparations for the Queen's Jubilee, the Changing of the Guard may be unavailable on the day of your tour. Unfortunately there is no way to know this in advance.
- This is a full day's walking tour, comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Westminster Abbey and at the Tower of London.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to UK government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- OPERATED BY Walks - UK
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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- "This tour is fast paced and does not allow time for any shopping; don;t even think of picking up a magnet or whatever at Westminster Abbey, etc." See review
- "There is a lot of walking but it’s worth it as the entire tour is filled with information." See review
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Great way to see a lot
Pam_W
, May 2022
Perfect day trip in London
Ronnie_Y
, May 2022
This was all we expected....
Jay_A
, May 2022
This was all we expected. Small group of 7 which was absolutely great!!! We were staying in Trafalgar square and the meeting place was a 15-minute walk. After a full day of walking to many places we ended at the tower of London which meant we had an hour plus walk back to our hotel. Tour guide was GREAT (wish I notated her name).
Wanted to let you know...
monidupal
, May 2022
Wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our tour with Nick, our tour guide for the London in a Day tour on May 16, 2022.
Nick was very knowledgeable and happily answered all of our questions. He was patient with the different types of questions all the american tourists in the group came up with and patiently shared the history of England with us.
He made excellent lunch recommendations to accommodate everyone's tastes and cheerfully took all the pictures we asked, even suggesting good photo spots.
After the tour was over, he gladly pointed us all to transportation solutions to get back to our accommodations (cabs, Uber, tube) and even walked us to the nearby underground station.
Thank you Nick, you made our tour of London an amazing experience!
The Miles Family
(Monica, Cristina and Andrea)
Tower
JEFF_B
, May 2022
Amazing tour with our guide Guy. This guy knows his stuff!
Cynthia_C
, May 2022
Our experience with our guide Guy was beyond excellent. He found out what time to expect the changing of the guards before arriving to meet us to try to ensure we got the most out of our experience. Simple touches he did to ensure a great day for us.
I was surprised that the entire tour was walking. That was my fault for not reading carefully. But that didn't take away from a wonderful tour day. We got to see way more than I had anticipated. Just an awe filled day with amazing history.
Thank You Guy for showing us London in a quick paced day with beautiful sights. The pub you took us to for lunch was great and we were thrilled to have that experience also.
Recommend this tour
Danielle_L
, May 2022
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Diane_L
, May 2022
Terrible. Bewsrd
Edward_M
, Mar 2022
Terrible. Booked this 2 months in advance. Showed up at the right location at the right time. No guide, no tour. Took multiple calls and texts to find out there was never a tour. Some lame excuse about migration of computer programs. Yet I got multiple texts and emails confirming the tour until we showed up. Did get a full refund but absolutely atrocious service. Beware!!!
Response from Host , Mar 2022
Dear Edward M,
Thank you for posting on our website. We rely on our guests' feedback to monitor our services, and are always grateful for their comments, especially negative ones, as they help us improve.
First of all, we are terribly sorry for what happened to you, as we can only imagine the disappointment. We know how precious time is while on holiday, and that the last thing you want is waste it. We really do. That's why we feel so terrible about what happened.
Unfortunately, it is true, we did experience a few glitches when we changed servers, and some reservations did get lost, including yours. Thankfully it was not that many, but it did happen and we take full responsibility for that.
Again, we cannot apologise enough for ruining your day, and can only hope that if you ever find yourself in any other location we serve worldwide you will give us another chance to show you one of those 5 star experiences we are known for.
All our best,
1 traveler found this review helpful
Alex, our guide, was...
Nick_K
, Oct 2021
Best day ever!!
Brian_O
, Oct 2021
Fabulous tour! Wear comfy shoes!
Brenda_S
, Sep 2021
Fabulous tour! Only 4 of us so Gina, our certified London guide, could give us almost a private tour of London’s major sights and recommendations for many other things to see while here. Be prepared to walk! Gina was extraordinarily knowledgeable, very accommodating and even enjoyed our corny jokes! Just a wonderful chock-filled full day. Thank you, Gina!
Response from Host , Nov 2021
Dear Brenda_S,
Thank you for trusting us with your holiday. We are very glad you had such a wonderful day with Gina and found her to be not only extraordinarily knowledgeable but also funny and accommodating at the same time.
We hope your time in London was fantastic and that you will join us again soon!
Sincerely,
Fun London Tour
Sarah_L
, Aug 2021
Fantastic tour guide!
Jan P
, Nov 2019
Richard 01....was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable and a great communicator. His comments observations, and historical perspective gave us great insight into the history of England. I would definitely recommend his guided tour to anyone. When in England....book Richard The First!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Worth every penny
Edita_C
, Oct 2019
So glad I took this tour. It was so worth it. This was my 2nd time in London and I was dismayed at how much I missed the first time. Watching the guards in action was one of them. The guide know when and where to position ourselves. Our guide was excellent. So sorry I did not catch his name, but he was very knowledgable and had an excellent sense of humor. We actually sat and listened while he enthralled us with history and stories. Some people even stopped and listened in. He went above and beyond and you can tell he clearly love his job. I saw and learned so many things. Thank you so much. Job well done.
Great walk in London
Kouri_C
, Oct 2019
Gina paid close attention to the individual interests if the group and pointed those items of interest out to those people. It was a great day walking London and Gina was a seasoned veteran at navigating and storytelling. Highly recommended.
London In a Day
Donald_B
, Oct 2019
Charlotte was an absolute joy. She spoke clearly and was a wealth of information. She made double sure that everyone was keeping up. Even though the weather left a bit to be desired it was a fun (albeit long) day and I recommend it highly.
London In a Day.
Korbin_R
, Oct 2019
It was extraordinary. It was Parliament Day & we got to see the Queen. Our walking guide, Vivien, made it fun, knows all the history, answered all our questions, and just made the whole day Amazing! We’re very thankful for her for making our trip so memorable.
Response from Host , Oct 2019
Hello kgracer09,
Thank you so much for joining us for a fun day out on our London in a Day tour!
I am delighted to hear that you had such a terrific time with our guide Vivien, and that even the Queen herself made an appearance! What a wonderful way to spend the day in London town!
Hopefully you will choose to walk with us again on your next exciting trip, we would love to have you back.
Warmest regards,
The Take Walks Team
Would have been 5 stars if we actually watched The Changing of the Guard.
Christopher_W
, Oct 2019
Our guide, Richard, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable of all the sites and he kept you engaged the entire day. We started out going through Westminster Abbey and Richard was able to point out where people of interest were interred and some of the architectural highlights of the building. Our experience of Changing of the Guard was standing up against the railing outside St James Park watching the Guard march by, once they marched by we continued the walking tour without watching the ceremony. We took a lunch break at Trafalgar Square on our own, which had plenty of food options and Richard provided suggestions. After lunch, we did the river cruise which was a nice experience seeing multiple attractions in the London area. The final leg of the tour was the Tower of London. Again, Richard was very knowledgeable and did a great job stating facts and pointing out areas of interest. Richard ended the tour in the Tower of London so you could explore the rest of the area on your own.
Walking Around London
Brent_W
, Oct 2019
Nick was our host and he was great. Very knowledgeable and was more than happy to answer every single question the group had. The nicest part of the tour was the size of the group. There were only 13 of us and it made for a much more pleasant experience than if there were more people. Westminster Abbey was really nice and the Tower of London was not only historically interesting but deceptively impressive (especially for being so old). The changing of the guard was something that people should experience but if you have seen it once, you have seen it plenty of times. One of the coolest parts was getting to see Tower Bridge open for a boat to pass under. It is about 17K steps so if you are not up for the walking, I would look for a different tour. If you are cool with walking and creepy spiral staircases... book it!
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