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 got 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
- Enjoy a walking tour of Greenwich
- Ride the London Eye with panoramic views of the city
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.
2. Buckingham palace
Arrive at Buckingham Palace, home of the Queen! 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. 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!
4. 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. We’ll travel up the river and get off at Greenwich.
5. Greenwich Walking Tour
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Greenwich, one of the most beautiful parts of London. We’ll pass impressive landmarks including the iconic tea clipper Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. We’ll then take the boat back down the river, getting off next to the London Eye.
** From 21 July to 4 September 2022, this tour will not visit Greenwich. Instead, you’ll spend more time at the other destinations, and the river cruise will start at Tower of London, ending at the London Eye.
6. the london eye
The London Eye
End the day with a ride on the London Eye. Enjoy 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!
Booking options:
We offer three 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, River Cruise & London Eye. Ends 6.00pm at The London Eye.
- Tour including St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London & River Cruise. Ends 5:30pm at The London Eye.
- Tour including St Paul’s Cathedral & Tower of London: Ends 3pm at the Tower of London
All end times are approximate, depending on traffic conditions.
More Info
- Please note: From 21 July until 4 September 2022, the tour will not visit Greenwich. Instead, you will have more time at the other destinations. Also, the river cruise will depart from Tower of London and end at the London Eye
- 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
