Day Tour of London - Welcome to London!
Our day tour of London takes you to 5 amazing landmarks plus a river cruise along the Thames! It’s a great way to get an overview of the city, brought to life by our friendly tour guides. We use luxury coaches with free wifi to drive you around on the best day tour of London!
This is Gray Line’s award-winning Best Choice Tour!
where will you go?
- Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral where Prince Charles and Princess Diana were married
- Drive past major London landmarks including Big Ben and Westminster Palace on a panoramic tour
- Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace
- Explore the Tower of London and see the world-famous Crown Jewels
- Take a boat cruise along the River Thames
- Ride the London Eye with panoramic views of the city
- Choose to upgrade your river cruise to a river cruise including afternoon tea
1. st paul’s cathedral
Departing London Victoria at 8am, we start the day with a panoramic drive through the city seeing the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye as we head to our first destination.
Visit St Paul’s Cathedral, one of the world’s largest churches with the second largest dome in the world. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666, it was the tallest building in London right up until 1962. Explore this amazing cathedral that was the wedding venue of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, who is now King Charles III
2. Buckingham palace
Arrive at Buckingham Palace, home of the King. We’ll admire the wonderful exterior of one of the most famous buildings in the world. AND we’ll get a chance to see the really impressive Changing of the Guard Ceremony. It’s definitely something not to miss!
3. the london eye
The London Eye
Enjoy a ride on the London Eye. Take in amazing views of iconic landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, The Shard, the River Thames, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, St.Paul’s Cathedral, Hyde Park and so much more!
. river Thames cruise
Our tour of London continues with a cruise along the River Thames. Enjoy wonderful views of major London landmarks. including Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
River Cruise with Afternoon Tea!
Upgrade your experience by taking an afternoon tea River Cruise. You’ll get to enjoy a delicious meal of scones with jam, clotted cream, finger sandwiches, cakes, tea and more.
5. tower of London – Extended visit!
Visit the Tower of London which is almost 1,000 years old! Today, the Tower of London houses an amazing collection of jewellery including the Crown Jewels! You’ll have time to walk around this impressive fortress and learn about its long history on your guided tour. It was built as a Royal Palace and medieval defence system, although it’s best known as a notorious prison, where criminals were “sent to the Tower” to be locked up.
Exclusive Feature: Get acquainted with the legendary Beefeaters during an exclusive tour with one of the Yeoman Warders!
Booking options:
We offer four options when booking this tour. You can choose to visit all the attractions or just some of them.
- Tour including St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, London Eye and River Cruise. Ends 6.00 pm at Tower of London.
- Tour including St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London & River Cruise. Ends 5:30pm at Tower of London.
- Tour including St Paul’s Cathedral & Tower of London: Ends 3 pm at Tower of London.
- Tour including St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London and Afternoon Tea Cruise. Ends 5 pm at Tower Pier.
All end times are approximate, depending on traffic conditions.
More Info
- Cancelled bookings up to 24 hours before travel receive a full refund
- Attractions included are based on your selection at checkout
- Departure point: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SH
- Departure time: 8:00am
- This tour operates in English and Spanish
- If the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace does not take place due to bad weather, we will visit the Horse Guards for a photo stop instead
- On Sunday due to Church services, there is no guiding inside St Paul’s Cathedral
