VIP Tower of London Opening Ceremony & Changing of Guard Tour
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Experience the best of London's iconic landmarks in just half a day with this immersive and multi-part tour. Begin your adventure with exclusive early access to the UNESCO-listed Tower of London, where you can marvel at the Crown Jewels and even upgrade to witness the prestigious opening ceremony. Then, hop aboard a Thames River cruise to admire the city's UNESCO World Heritage sites from a unique perspective. Finally, choose between witnessing the Changing of the Guards or joining a fully guided walking tour through the vibrant streets of Westminster.
With a duration of 4 hours, it's the perfect way to enrich your experience in London. Travelers have rated this tour 4.6 out of 5 stars in 833 reviews.
Beat the crowds with an early morning tour and witness the mesmerizing Opening Ceremony performed by the esteemed Yeoman Warders. Marvel at the Crown Jewels in peace as you delve into centuries of history within the fortress walls.
Next, step aboard a relaxing river boat and cruise along the Thames, taking in the iconic sights of London, such as the majestic Tower Bridge and the towering Shard skyscraper. Feel the breeze on your face as you glide past centuries of history and modern marvels, with your expert guide narrating the fascinating stories behind each landmark. Be sure to capture stunning photos of London's skyline from the unique perspective of the river.
If you choose the Changing of the Guard option, experience the time-honored tradition of British military precision as the Foot Guards or Horse Guards execute their ceremonial duties with pomp and pageantry. Alternatively, if you choose the Royal Walking Tour, you’ll explore Westminster on a fully guided tour. Each corner reveals centuries of royal history, political intrigue, and cultural milestones. Admire famous sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey while uncovering lesser-known spots.
Your journey concludes outside Buckingham Palace, where you'll have ample time to capture the moment and immortalize your London experience through photographs. With memories of royal grandeur and historic wonders, your tour comes to a perfect end at one of the world's most famous landmarks.
Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English, welcoming English speakers of all levels.
The starting point for this historical tour is located in London. The exact address is 2 Tower Hill, London EC3N 4EE, UK. The endpoint of the tour is located at London SW1A 1AA, UK.
The maximum group size for the cultural tour is 25 people. Check the "Included" and "Good to know" sections below for details about your historical tour.
The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Make your time in London extraordinary and enriching with a visit to its iconic landmarks! Don’t miss this immersive tour of the Tower of London, a scenic cruise along the Thames, and an exploration of Westminster. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure—book your spot today and experience the best of London!
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Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Opening Ceremony: This option includes the Opening Ceremony at the Tower of London, performed by the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters)
Opening Ceremony not included: This option does not include the opening ceremony at the Tower of London.
Private Tour without Ceremony: Private tour guide exclusively for you and your group for a more personalized experience.
Westminster Walking Tour: This option includes a fully guided walking tour through the vibrant area of Westminster
Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes
Opening Ceremony not included: This option does not include the opening ceremony at the Tower of London.
With Changing of Foot Guards: Witness the Changing of the Foot Guards.
Opening Ceremony not included: This option does not include the opening ceremony at the Tower of London.
With Changing of Horse Guards: Witness the Changing of the Horse Guards.
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Verified reviews
Alastair_M
What a great opportunity. We checked in with Michael at the allotted time and got started. Begining at the Tower of London we were treated to a very solid historical guide to the history of the site and the multiple rolls the fortress contributed to London history. The site is amazing and the Crown Jewels were beyond words. The boat ride was great with more amazing info from Michael as we cruised to our next stop.
The short walk to the parade grounds for the Change of the Guard was a non event. Again Michael was a wealth of knowledge and experience on the Westminster area the political function of parliament. The Ceremony was dramatic, and a beautiful event. The following tour of the area around Buckingham Palace, the parks and surrounding buildings and their history was awesome. What a great tour, and we were lucky to have Michael as our guide. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested and would do follow on tours with Michael anytime, he is a gem of a guide. Thank you
CharltonClarke
This was an amazing tour with Louise. Best tour guide we had on our vacation. She got us everywhere we needed to be on time. Extremely knowledgeable and entertaining!
stephencK9071AR
We were very lucky to have the lovely Nathalie(Kerrio) as our guide. She was really knowledgeable and delivered her information in a really clear and precise way. As it was only my wife and I on the tour(pure luck on our part!), we really got the VIP experience! I have no doubt that weather there was two or twenty-two Nathalie would have still been excellent!!
We would 100% recommend this tour and the lovely Nathalie!!!
Sherry_S
What a treat! Michael was amazing and energetic. Great source of knowledge and fun details about everything we saw and did.
Hala_S
Great tour! They deliver everything they promised. Michael the tour guide was amazing. He is so knowledgeable and made the tour so much fun with his sense of humor.
Mauricio_M
Michael was all around fantastic! Fun and knowledgeable as we trekked around the city. Best views of the guards you can possibly ask for. All around great tour from beginning to end.
LARLESLIE_M
Excellent experience. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend to everyone, especially first time visitors.
Jaceene_M
The tour was wonderful. Our guide, Rob, set us up to be the first group to see the Crown Jewels. He was a wealth of information and the tour was very enjoyable.
An_N
We enjoyed our early morning access tour of the Tower of London with our guide David. Highly recommend this tour as you get to experience the opening ceremony by the Beefeaters as they unlock the tower. There was sufficient time given to us to walk through the Crown Jewel display and various tower building rooms. David, our guide was witty and so knowledgeable. We learned during the tour that he is a decorated former law enforcement officer. He kept us on schedule and made us laugh throughout the tour. After the Tower, we had a nice ride on a river taxi on the Thames and then did a walking tour of Westminster to see Big Ben, Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Highly recommend this half day tour as a way to see one of London's most famous sites!
scotthX8041TH
You must get DAVE!
He is nothing short of a walking encyclopaedia!
Knowledgeable, passionate & witty!
I know ex copper & a Pom, how is it possible?
With Dave (or Colin if you prefer) it just is!
Disclaimer; I was not paid for this review sadly, nor did I tip Dave because I am a miserable Aussie.
Thanks Dave it was really great to meet you.
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