Ultimate Royal London – Entrance to the Tower of London, Thames boat ride and Westminster Small-Group Walking Tour
Trip Highlights
Become a royal expert with your local guide
Includes entrance to Tower of London
Enjoy a boat ride on the Thames
Experience Westminster on a private walking tour
Engaging for all age groups
Description
Let us read you the story of London, a tale of two cities. From a visit to the Tower of London in the old city to a walking tour in the regal city of Westminster, join us for the Ultimate Royal London experience.
From crowns to confessions, the Tower of London has been keeping a watchful eye over the city and the river Thames since its founding in 1079. A spectacular edifice, it has lived many lives- as a mint, an observatory, a zoo, an armory, a royal palace, a treasury, and most notoriously, as a place of execution. Home to both the Beefeaters and the Crown Jewels today, the Tower’s story is one of intrigue, scandal, and ceremony waiting to be discovered.
Meet your expert English-speaking guide who will give you the lowdowns and highlights of this 11th-century fortress before you go inside the Tower to discover it on your own. Top tip- head straight for the crown jewels, meet the ravens and don’t miss the White Tower, the oldest part.
Rejoin your guide for a relaxing cruise of the River Thames as you hear the stories of St Pauls, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Romans, and the impact this great river has had on the lives of Londoners since its banks were first settled.
But your experience does not stop there!
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Alighting in the royal city of Westminster, take a walking tour of the iconic landmarks that dot these streets like jewels - Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Whitehall, Horseguard’s Parade, you’ll even have time to get those all-important snaps with the snazzily dressed mounted cavalry- all paired with the incredible stories, anecdotes and history gems shared by your expert guide.
Come saunter with us for this well-paced crash course into London’s royal history - whether inside the Tower of London or walking the ‘red carpet’ down to Buckingham Palace, this is an experience you’ll never forget.
Included
Entrance to Tower of London with tickets
Guided Westminster walking tour
River Thames boat ride
English Speaking local expert guide
Excluded
Gratuities
Food & drink
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Things to know
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to the tour.
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Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to the tour.
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Availability
This tour is available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM
This tour is available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM
The Important Stuff
- Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start time on your voucher.
- The experience is fully guided apart from inside the Tower of London which you will enjoy on your own after a full introduction by your guide.
- Though the ground is mostly flat, we cover quite a lot of ...
- Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start time on your voucher.
- The experience is fully guided apart from inside the Tower of London which you will enjoy on your own after a full introduction by your guide.
- Though the ground is mostly flat, we cover quite a lot of it and there are cobblestones so please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water.
- There is no photography allowed inside Jewel House.
- There is no large luggage allowed into the Tower of London.
Meeting Place
The meeting point for this tour is outside the Welcome Centre of the Tower of London (postcode EC3N 4AB), on the lower part of the slope leading to the main entrance of the Tower of London. The guide will be holding an Urban Saunters sign. If you are traveling by taxi, tell the driver to drop yo...
The meeting point for this tour is outside the Welcome Centre of the Tower of London (postcode EC3N 4AB), on the lower part of the slope leading to the main entrance of the Tower of London. The guide will be holding an Urban Saunters sign. If you are traveling by taxi, tell the driver to drop you off at Petty Wales as the Welcome Centre where you will meet the guide is on a pedestrianized street The nearest underground station is Tower Hill.
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