Full Day Tour of London
Our full day tour of London bringing together a grand taste of the capital’s finest and most exquisite attractions for you to enjoy. Overall, you’ll get to see 4 amazing places plus a private river cruise along the Thames! And you’ll have one of our highly experienced and enthusiastic guides by your side to tell you all about them! We use luxury coaches with free wifi to chauffeur you around on the best full day tour of London!
where will you go?
1. st paul’s cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral
Our day begins with a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral. This is one of the world’s largest churches and boasts the second largest dome in the world. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666 by the architect Sir Christopher Wren, it was the tallest building in London right up until 1962.
We will be the first group inside St Paul’s Cathedral, with a professional guide and fast entry ticket.
2. Buckingham palace
From here it’s onto Buckingham Palace, home of the Queen of England! 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! You’ll also have some free time for lunch, and your guide will be happy to recommend some nearby places to eat.
3. tower of london
The Tower of London
The afternoon begins with a visit to the Tower of London which is almost 1,000 years old!! It was built as a Royal Palace and medieval defence system, although its best known as a notorious prison, where criminals were “sent to the Tower” to be locked up.
Today, the Tower of London houses an amazing collection of jewellery including the Crown Jewels which we’ll get to visit! Plus you’ll have one of the really entertaining beefeater guides to show you around!
4. river thames cruise
London, the River Thames
Next on this full day tour of London is a cruise along the River Thames. This is undoubtedly the best way of getting clear views of major London landmarks like Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament…
5. the london eye
The London Eye
The final stop on this guided day tour of London is a ride on the London Eye, a giant observation wheel with magnificent views of the London skyline. You will see most of London landmarks: the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Shard, the river Thames of course, Buckingham Palace, The Tower and The Tower Bridge, St.Paul’s Cathedral, Hyde Park and so much more!
Highlights:
- We’ll depart London Victoria station early in the morning and drive past some major London landmarks including Big Ben and Westminster Palace, in the comfort of our luxury air-conditioned coach
- Arrive at the St. Paul’s Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece that is home to the tombs of Nelson and Wellington
- Head to Buckingham Palace to watch the lively and entertaining Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Start the afternoon with a tour of the Tower of London and be greeted by the colourful Yeoman Warders, the Guardians of the Tower
- Discover the Tower of London on a private tour with a Beefeater guide. Learn the history of this extraordinary place and be one of the first groups of the day to see the Crown Jewels
- Take a private boat cruise along the River Thames and view some of London’s most famous landmarks including St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and the Shakespeare Globe Theatre.
- Take in the capital’s iconic landmarks and see the London skyline with a ride on the London Eye
Additional Information
- Tour departs at 07:45 from Victoria Coach Station and ends at the London Eye.
- On Sundays, there is an opportunity to enter St Paul Cathedral and enjoy one of the services, but there will be no guiding inside the Cathedral
- Occasionally St. Paul’s Cathedral is closed to visitors. In this event, the tour will visit the Household Cavalry Museum.
- In the event of bad weather, the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace does not take place. Instead, the tour will go to Buckingham Palace for a photo opportunity.
- In high-season, additional buses may be used for transportation without wi-fi
- N.B. Lunch is not included
