From a private tour of the Tower of London to the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace - you'll see everything England's capital has to offer on the London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour. Perfect if you're spending only a short time in London, this tour give you a comprehensive overview of the famous sights, including St Paul's Cathedral, a private tour of the Tower of London and a cruise of the River Thames. If you're not ready for the day to finish, then why not upgrade your tour to include a delicious champagne tea at Harrods or London Eye flight? The choice is yours!
Highlights
- Full-day tour of London's attractions including panoramic drives across the city
- Private guided tour of the Tower of London with your very own Beefeater
- Traitors' Gate, the Jewel House and the Scaffold
- Changing of the Guard ceremony in the Mall (subject to availability)
- Cruise on the River Thames for views of St. Paul's Cathedral and Shakespeare's Globe
- Traditional pub lunch (not included in tour price)
- Guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral
- Optional upgrade to include a delicious champagne tea in Harrod's Georgian Restaurant
- Pickup from selected central London hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
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FaisalFaisal next to the London BridgePhoto by: Faisal NUSA, 08 2009 -
Tower BridgeAs seen from the London Tower.Photo by: Glen BUSA, 11 2007 -
Big BenWhat else is there to say? You simply have to see it to appreciate its reason for over-photo-exposure.Photo by: Glen BUSA, 11 2007 -
Houses of ParliamentAs seen from the River Thames.Photo by: Glen BUSA, 11 2007 -
River CruiseHMS Belfast and Tower BridgePhoto by: Victoria S07 2012 -
Changing of the guardA must see!Photo by: George B03 2012 -
IMG_1462wonderful view from London Eye!Photo by: Diann12 2011 -
Tower BridgeTaken from the Tower of LondonPhoto by: PAUL R11 2011 -
Buckingham PalaceBeautiful Weeping WillowPhoto by: Dominique CUSA, 07 2010 -
Changing of the GuardsToo CoolPhoto by: Dominique CUSA, 07 2010 -
London Eyeits the biggest bicycle wheel ever!Photo by: Dominique CUSA, 07 2010 -
Explain How This Came To ...Best Shot of Cleopatra's Needle Is From The River! Remind Folks Of That!Photo by: David L PUSA, 06 2010 -
London Tower BridgeA bit hazy...Photo by: Ana AQatar, 02 2010 -
One of the BridgesI took this picture from the Golden chamber of St' Paul's Cathedral, so it will be necesarry to climb through the 300 ...Photo by: Ana AQatar, 02 2010 -
London Fully-Day tourLondon BridgePhoto by: Yohannes AUSA, 12 2009 -
Harrods at NightAs seen from Brompton and Beauchamp.Photo by: Glen BUSA, 11 2007 -
Queen Anne Statue at St Paul'sAt the entrance to the Cathedral.Photo by: Glen BUSA, 11 2007 -
London EyeCruise along the Thames River.Photo by: Glen BUSA, 11 2007 -
Gargoyles of LondonFrom the Houses of Parliament.Photo by: Glen BUSA, 11 2007 -
Queen AnneQueen Anne at dusk.Photo by: Glen BUSA, 11 2007 -
Useful Information
Changing of the Guard, London
Your day starts with a private tour of the Tower of London, led by your very own Beefeater. Leading you into this World Heritage site before it opens to the public, your Beefeater will take you to Traitors' gate, the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House, the Scaffold site and Torture exhibition.
Departing the Tower, you'll head to the Mall to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. When the Changing of the Guard is not held, you'll see Buckingham Palace and visit the Horse Guards Parade instead.
Next, you'll take a short cruise on the River Thames to enjoy excellent views of St. Paul's Cathedral and Shakespeare's Globe before heading to a traditional pub for lunch (not included in tour price).
After lunch there will be plenty of time to take photos of Westminster Abbey before heading to St. Paul's Cathedral. Your tour with a professional guide highlights the current restoration program and allows you to test the unique acoustics of the Whispering Gallery.
The final part of your tour is optional:
Departing the Tower, you'll head to the Mall to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. When the Changing of the Guard is not held, you'll see Buckingham Palace and visit the Horse Guards Parade instead.
Next, you'll take a short cruise on the River Thames to enjoy excellent views of St. Paul's Cathedral and Shakespeare's Globe before heading to a traditional pub for lunch (not included in tour price).
After lunch there will be plenty of time to take photos of Westminster Abbey before heading to St. Paul's Cathedral. Your tour with a professional guide highlights the current restoration program and allows you to test the unique acoustics of the Whispering Gallery.
The final part of your tour is optional:
- Visit Harrods, one of the world's most famous department stores, for a delicious Champagne tea in the Georgian Restaurant. The tour ends at Harrods, so you can spend some time shopping.
- Take a flight on the London Eye, offering spectacular views of London from high above the River Thames.
Itinerary
Sample Champagne Tea Menu in The Georgian at Harrods (subject to change without notice)
Served From 3.00pm
Home-baked English Scones
- Served with clotted cream, rose petal jelly and strawberry preserves
- Harrods Afternoon tea, Georgian Blend, Jasmin Chun, Ceylon Kirkoswald Pekoe, Gunpowder tea, Camomile tea, Moroccan Mint, Peppermint, Strawberry and Kiwi, Tropical Mango or Rooibos
Please note: If Afternoon tea is booked it will be taken at St Paul's Cathedral from February, 27 - April, 20 due Harrods Georgian Restaurant being closed for refurbishment.
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Henry S, May 2013
Great
Reviewed by sandusky, May 2013
A nice and relaxing way to see and experience London for the first time. Jason the tour guide was great. He was very helpful and informative. He definitely gave me some ideas where to go and explore London most tourist didn't get to see. Unfortunately there's not going to be enough time for me to do that but I'll definitely come back.
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