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London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard
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Duration:
8h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Group size:
20
Near public transportation
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
  • Duration:
    8h
  • Taking Covid-19 safety measures
  • Group size:
    20
  • Near public transportation
  • Ticket type:
    Mobile
  • Free cancellation
About
Know before you go
  • Duration: 8h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
What to expect
Know before you go
  • Duration: 8h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What to expect
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Important information
Inclusions
  • River cruise along the Thames
  • Headsets
  • Small Groups of 20 people
  • English only speaking guide
  • Entrance to Westminster Abbey
  • Entrance to Tower of London
  • Entry/Admission - Westminster Abbey
  • Entry/Admission - Thames River
  • Entry/Admission - Tower of London
Exclusions
  • Food & Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Duration
8h
Departure details
  • Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX, UK This 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.
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Westminster Abbey and at the Tower of London.
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Inclusions
  • River cruise along the Thames
  • Headsets
  • Small Groups of 20 people
  • English only speaking guide
  • Entrance to Westminster Abbey
  • Entrance to Tower of London
  • Entry/Admission - Westminster Abbey
  • Entry/Admission - Thames River
  • Entry/Admission - Tower of London
Exclusions
  • Food & Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Departure details
  • Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX, UK This 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.
Duration
8h
Return details
  • 35 Tower Hill, London EC3N 4DR, UK Inside Tower of London
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Westminster Abbey and at the Tower of London.
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
What you can expect during your visit
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Sir Winston Churchill Statue
    Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX, UK
    This 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.
    See address & details
  • 1
    Westminster Abbey
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 2
    Wellington Barracks
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • 3
    Buckingham Palace
    Stop: 10 minutes
    See details
    Pass by
    St. James's Palace
  • 4
    Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
    Stop: 20 minutes
    See details
  • 5
    Trafalgar Square
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • 6
    Thames River
    Stop: 40 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 7
    Tower Bridge
    Stop: 10 minutes
    See details
  • 8
    Tower of London
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • You'll end at
    35 Tower Hill
    35 Tower Hill, London EC3N 4DR, UK
    Inside Tower of London
    See address & details
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Lisa B
1 contribution
Great way to see the city!
This was an EXCELLENT tour. Guy, our tour guide, was fantastic!! He made sure we didn't miss a thing. He was informative, very easy to talk to and answered a lot of questions. Westminster Abbey was beautiful and the London Towers was the BEST! Everything in between was exciting to learn about. It was a great way to introduce us to the city on our first trip there. I enjoyed the walking instead of being on a bus. I felt we were able to soak up the city better. Definitely recommend, but be ready to walk!!
Written July 29, 2022
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teresar323
Bass Lake6 contributions
So glad we did It!
It was a drizzly day when we went on our tour, but the bus was so nice, we were warm and comfortable and saw so many attractions in one day. We never could have accomplished so much on our own. They dropped us off midday for lunch in Trafalgar Square, and the spot they recommended was fantastic. Our tour guide Norma was the best. We highly recommend!
Written March 5, 2020
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TakeWalksSF
Such a brilliant review! Thank you so much for sharing. All of our tours here at Take Walks are walking tours, though we are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time touring London on a bus. If you feel an inkling to see things a little closer from the ground, come check us out! We'd love to Take Walks with you.
Written March 5, 2020
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Jeffrey F
Bowman, CA23 contributions
See it all in an 8 hour tour
We had less than two days in London at the end of our European vacation. We wanted to see as much as we could in the brief time we had. This tour accomplished that and was even more than we had expected. We met with tour guide “Vivian”who was much more than just a tour guide. She is a London historian who truly loves her work. We asked many questions during our time with Vivian and she knew all of the answers. She provided background history and current event information as well. I highly recommend this tour.
Written August 30, 2021
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Ltiggertaz
Santa Cruz, CA137 contributions
Need to clearly state walking tour for 8 hours
Because you do not clearly state upfront that it is a walking tour the entire time. For the price I expected to be on a bus and getting off at stops, had I know it was walking from 9am to 4pm I would not have booked. It. The price also would denote transportation. You need to clearly state this is a walking tour at the beginning this is a walking tour and you should start at the tour of London.

Our tour guide Guy was grey and is knowledge amazing.
Written May 11, 2022
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Billie Jane H
1 contribution
Excellent Way to See London's Top Site incl Big Ben!
Sarah was knowledgable and was effective at keeping the group together. Saw all the major sites and the most enjoyable part for us was the afternoon boat tour along the Thames. It was wonderful to see Big Ben again since it's been behind scaffolding for several years. The walking pace was good!

If you use a FitBit or similar tracker, be prepared to walk approx 18,000 steps :)

Recommendation: consider a quick lunch (grab and go) rather than a sit down meal. We went to a pub that was recommended but did not find we had enough time to really enjoy the meal.
Written May 15, 2022
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Elizabeth P
2 contributions
Fantastic tour
Family
We loved this tour. It was my son’s first time to London and I was such a great way to hit several of the big things on our checklist in one day. We loved our tour guide and learned so much more than we would have if we had done the same things on our own. Everything was very organized and ran like clockwork.
Written December 6, 2021
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TakeWalksTeam
Dear R9872FPelizabethp, Thank you for posting such a fantastic review :) We are very happy to read our London in a Day was the perfect tour for your son's first time in this magnificent city, and that everything was organised and we hit all the "must see" spots. We wish you all the best for the upcoming year and hope you will have the chance to walk with us again soon!
Written December 28, 2021
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Rebecca H
1 contribution
Great way to see London in a day!!
Nick was an excellent tour guide who had a wealth of knowledge. He was able to answer any question thrown his way. We had so much fun learning and exploring the city with him and our small group. What a great way to introduce my husband and myself to London. Highly recommend this tour! We have already recommended it to our family and friends - telling them to request Nick as a guide!
Written July 5, 2022
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rebeccaradford
Savannah, GA4 contributions
Great Company, Great Experience
Solo
Richard was very friendly and provided an amazing tour of the city! The tour was a little pricey but overall worth it. The Walks company was very easy to work with and responded quickly to any questions we had. Would definitely recommend.
Written October 18, 2021
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Tim W
1 contribution
London in a Day Tour was awesome!
Couples
Gina was our guide for the tour. She was fantastic! Gina and the "Walks" team made sure everything was taken care of and everyone was accommodated. Gina was very knowledgeable and insightful. If you have a short time in London, this is a must take tour
Written January 7, 2020
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TakeWalksSF
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to know that you so enjoyed your tour with Gina. We appreciate your recommendation, and hope that we will get a chance to tour with you again in the future!
Written January 12, 2020
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Travel With Bender
769 contributions
Amazing how much we packed into 1 day!
This tour really packed in a lot of London's highlights into 1 day. Easily clocked up about 14,000 steps so it's not for the lighthearted but we loved every minute. Our guide, Gina, was super knowledgeable - didn't miss a beat. We discovered lots of fascinating stories about London - both past and present. For any first (or second) timer to London, I'd highly recommend this tour.
Written August 15, 2019
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Walks Tours
Dear TravelWithBender, Thank you for the review! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your time with Gina while getting in all your steps! You're absolutely right, this tour can be quite extensive and keeps you on your feet almost the whole time. We appreciate you letting us know your step count because we actually get that question a lot! We hope you chose to take Walks with us again soon! All the best, The Walks Team
Written August 20, 2019
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