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Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade
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Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade

By Premium Tours - London Tours
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London is bursting with centuries-old landmarks, and this full-day tour provides a convenient way to discover all the highlights. Traveling by comfortable coach, visit Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral, tour the Tower of London (and see the Crown Jewels), witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and relax on a Thames cruise. Upgrade to enjoy cream tea at Harrods or a ride on the London Eye.
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Ages 0-99, max of 55 per group
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Get an up-close tour of London’s most famous landmarks in a single day
  • Travel via coach, and enjoy a relaxing private Thames River cruise
  • Guaranteed entry at the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral
  • Optional upgrades include cream tea at Harrods or a London Eye ride
  • Tours of the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral
  • Changing of the Guard ceremony (selected dates only) and photo stop outside Buckingham Palace
  • Private cruise on the River Thames (for tour group)
  • Cream tea at Harrods restaurant or London Eye standard flights (if upgrade option selected)
  • Friendly professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Tower of London
  • Entry/Admission - St. Paul's Cathedral
  • Entry/Admission - Thames River
  • Entry/Admission - Premium Tours - London Tours
What's not included
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Entry/Admission - Buckingham Palace
  • Entry/Admission - London Eye
  • Entry/Admission - Westminster Abbey
  • Entry/Admission - Houses of Parliament
Begin your full-day tour of London’s top highlights at Victoria Coach Station. Meet your guide and board an air-conditioned coach destined for St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, a Gothic church with royal connections. Next you’ll visit Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official London residence, and witness the Changing of the Guard (on days when it is held). Then, it’s on to the UNESCO-listed Tower of London where guaranteed entry means you’ll skip the ticket lines and see the glittering Crown Jewels. Board a boat for a Thames River cruise. Admire London’s unique skyline and see other major landmarks, from Shakespeare’s Globe and the Shard to the Tate Modern and Tower Bridge. Your tour ends at your departure point, unless you upgrade for a British cream tea (complete with tea, scones, and other nibbles) at Harrods, or a ride on the London Eye.
Departure details
  • Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK Located on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minutes walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7.30am)
Return details
  • London Eye, London SE1 7PB, UK
  • Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL, UK Tour ends at Harrods department store for those who selected Tea upgrade option.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2452L02
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
  • Sunday tours are unable to include a tour of St Paul's cathedral due to the weekly service taking place; you will still be able to go inside the cathedral but there will be no guided tour
  • Please note: tour itinerary may change subject to Tower of London opening time
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we stop for a photo outside/near the Palace.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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What is the Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade cancellation policy?
Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade on Tripadvisor
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Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade is hosted by Premium Tours - London Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Premium Tours - London Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Best of London Including Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, with a Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade on Tripadvisor
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2452L02
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Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Victoria Coach Station
    Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
    Located on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minutes walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7.30am)
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  • 1
    Tower of London
    Stop: 2 hours - Admission included
    See details
  • 2
    Buckingham Palace
    Stop: 40 minutes - Admission excluded
    See details
    Pass by
    Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
  • 3
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    Stop: 75 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 4
    Changing of the Guard
    Stop: 40 minutes
    See details
  • 5
    Thames River
    Stop: 45 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 6
    London Eye
    Stop: 30 minutes - Admission excluded
    See details
  • 7
    Premium Tours - London Tours
    Stop: 15 minutes - Admission included
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  • 8
    Westminster Abbey
    Stop: 20 minutes - Admission excluded
    See details
  • 9
    Houses of Parliament
    Stop: 15 minutes - Admission excluded
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    Pass by
    Trafalgar Square
    Royal Courts of Justice
    London Bridge
    Tower Bridge
    The View from The Shard
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BUYER BEWARE
Aug 2022
We used Premium Tours in 2019 and enjoyed our experience, so we decided to do our tours again with them. This tour advertises Changing of the Guard, but BUYER BEWARE! The fine print says "subject to availability". When our tour began our guide told us unfortunately we won't be seeing the Changing of the Guard, because in August it only takes place every other day. If I had known that, I would've booked my tour for a day it was going to take place. I emailed the company to express my concern with the fact that it was advertised, but not delivered, only to have them refer to the small print that says "subject to availability". What it should say is that in August the Changing of the Guard only happens on these certain days. The guide knew that before he picked us up, so why wouldn't that be advertised when the tour is booked? Seems like a sneaky bait and switch. Our tour guide was wonderful, but had a horrible cough the entire time and needed to clear his throat practically every time he spoke which made for an uncomfortable situation in close quarters trying to listen to his commentary. Lastly, none of the tour buses have wi-fi, so if you see that advertised somewhere, don't believe it. The guide told us that after COVID the company has yet to renew their wi-fi contract. I should have done my research and looked into the dates for Changing of the Guard, I just trusted that if the company advertised it they would follow through and offer that part on the tour.
Written August 9, 2022
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Carrie Y
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Mental Health Tour
Jun 2022 • Family
I’m sorry to write you like this but I have to say I was really disappointed with the guide we had today and I usually don’t do this. But he went by the name of Shawn and I thought I should give a heads up moving forward that maybe you should keep a better review of personalities you choose for tours like these. Mind you I’m a public servant myself and understand complexities with certain situations. But I have to say the dialog with this man was heavy with sarcasm when most questions asked and making it so awkward and tense with most. Minimal historic insight was given and quickly geared to how he enjoys drinking and a story about himself, actually most ended with these self loathing, starved actor vibe that was relentless in each conversation that minimal was said at the end. At first I think we accepted it as humorous only to quickly realize it was something else. We had members of the tour group itself acknowledge and inform more of the history of the Westminster tour then himself. And he wrote off the Changing of the Guards as a brisk walk thru which was confusing because we had to time everything properly to be there at the right time only to get a back end of a March. And I have seen the Changing of the Guards before but my son hasn’t. I noticed he was deciding to truck thru the garden/park instead of heading towards the palace itself only for him to bark at me later for even questioning that we had missed the changing of the guards in front of my son. It was wrong and unprofessional PERIOD and unnecessary AND WE PAID FOR THIS. We paid for this mans 3 hour mental health tour about weird drinking excursions and personal stories and vague history facts. The tour was a joke and thanks for waisting my son and mines time and money. I’m telling you I’m sure I will not be the first or last to say this about chosen tour guide Shawn.
Written June 9, 2022
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Liping Q
Seattle, WA2 contributions
Not worthwhile tour
Aug 2022 • Family
Our family is a world traveling family. This is one of the worst tours we had. And the price doesn’t justify the content of the tour ( we spent nearly $700 GB for two adults and three kids). First of all, the big reason we wanted to join this tour is that they had “guard changing ceremony” to watch for the day. Instead, after we bought and got in the bus of the day, the tour guide told us that there is no guard changing. The reason is that the guard changing is only once the other day and that day was not the day. This tells me that they knew the schedule far ahead and they didn’t disclose on their website. Feels like a scam already.
The rest of the day has been boring with the bus being driven around the city and the tour guide pointed us which famous or rich people live there, which is not our interest at all.
The River tour was not a guided tour. It was a passenger boat for the River with hundreds of folks on the boat.
Also, we had to have a poor argument at a public bathroom, where the tour guide told us we could simply walk in and got yelled at and pushed around by the worker at the bathroom facility because we didn’t pay. Kind of ruined the mood for part of the day.
Overall. A very disappointing and totally not worthwhile tour.
Written August 11, 2022
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Marissa M
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Great experience touring London
Oct 2023 • Family
We had an amazing time on this all day London tour. Our guide (Zozo) was so incredibly knowledgeable and was able to quickly pivot the plan and navigate to unique areas when one of the stops was closed for a city event. We had a fantastic experience, and would highly recommend booking a tour with Premium tours based on our experience.
Written October 9, 2023
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phumble3
Orlando, FL37 contributions
Great Intro to London Sights
Tour guide Ben awesome
Saint Paul’s great
Changing Guard average (only saw the guard leave their barracks, not at the palace)
Tower London awesome, could have spent longer
River Boat, disappointing as had to wait nearly 45 minutes for the boat as captain was sick, actual cruise was great views but felt rushed as we were behind
We finished on the Eye, we had to line up for about 30-40 minutes to get on. Thought your might have had priority ! Once on the Eye us brilliant
Overall it is a full day with a fair amount of walking involved so be prepared
Would highly recommend if only have a few days in London
Written July 19, 2023
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Bill L
1 contribution
Not worth the money
Aug 2022
Marginal at best. They skipped the changing the guard in favor of St. Paul’s Cathedral as it was opening late that day. Basically we drove around got out and walked a lot. Took pictures and then got back in the bus and did it again. Our guide had a whisper voice, walked very fast and seem disinterred in anything that wasn’t in the script. You can do much better picking the places you want to see, riding there at your leisure, buying tickets and doing it yourself. Definitely skip this one.
Written August 25, 2022
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BoardingPass782312
Erie, CO20 contributions
Terrible Tour Guides
Dec 2022
I booked the "Best of London" tour through Expedia,

The tour did not include several of the things that were advertised (most notably the London Eye and the changing of the guard). When I complained to the tour guide (who was rude and generally unpleasant), he suggested that I contact the company for a partial refund.

I did that and they declined the refund.

Stay away from this company.
Written January 7, 2023
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Anthony M
9 contributions
More Disappointed Than I Can Say
May 2022
Driving quickly by the major sights with the tour guide pointing them from inside a bus out is hardly a way to experience London. We did not see the changing of the guard or the guards at all as promised. Our cream tea consisted of four scones, one half glass of cheap champagne, and tea. We were dropped off and let go at Harrods and had no idea what was going on. Were we supposed to pay for our tea? Could we have ordered something more elaborate? The tour guide just dropped us off and left us there. This was an overpaid " extra" which we did not enjoy. We did stop off at St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. We enjoyed that. The Thames River ride was another overpaid extravagance where where landmarks were pointed out, but we did not really experience.
Written May 23, 2022
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Jack C
2 contributions
Great way to see London and learn about the stories and background of people and buildings.
Our tour guide John did a fantastic job posting out historical landmarks and gave their background story when driving around London. During the stops at St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London John knew the best way to get in and beat the crowds. He provided in depth historical stories and had a great sense of humor. If you want to see in a day the highlights of London then this is your trip. Cheers!
Written July 22, 2022
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Laura R
3 contributions
Great tour!
Jan 2020 • Family
This was a great tour which highlighted many of the major sight sin London. We met at 7:45 AM and it ended at 4pm so make sure you set aside the full day for it. Our tour guide Frank was informative and had a great sense of humor. He made us feel very welcome. We were very lucky to have a small tour that day so he was able to give each person a lot of attention and answered all questions. He was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend the tour!

Laura Rivera
New Jersey, USA
Written January 23, 2020
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