London In One Day Tour with Changing of the Guard with London Eye option | La Vacanza Travel

London In One Day Tour with Changing of the Guard with London Eye option

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, London
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  • 9 hours
  • London
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

See London on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city, led by a guide. Hear the history of top London attractions like Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, and a guided tour of St Paul’s Cathedral. After the sightseeing tour, watch the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace and tour the Tower of London. As a bonus, this experience also includes a one-way River Thames sightseeing cruise, which can be used on the day or another time. Upgrade to include a Standard London Eye ticket, after the tour.

- See all of London's most iconic sights in one day
- Visit two of London's most iconic landmarks
- Watch a traditional British military ceremony
- Marvel at the scale and splendour of St Paul's Cathedral
- See the priceless Crown Jewels collection at The Tower of London
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Thames
- Finish with spectacular views on the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England

Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.

Pass By: Big Ben, Parliament Sqaure Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.

Pass By: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England

Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and House of Lords. It is responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinising the Government.

Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England

Changing of the Guard

Elite soldiers from the military have been guarding English Kings and Queens since 1660. Known as the 'Household Division', these regiments are so devoted to their duty that they will famously not acknowledge, nor allow themselves to be distracted by the public. During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards are accompanied by marching bands playing a rousing mix of military and contemporary music in a display of the sort of pomp and military ceremony that has made the British military famous around the world.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England

Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.

Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD England

Designed by the prolific British architect, Sir Christopher Wren, and taking 35 years to build, St Paul's Cathedral is an iconic symbol of London. One of the largest churches in the world, its dome is an incredible 366ft high and, inside the Whispering Gallery, it is said that a gentle whisper can be heard on the other side of the dome almost 112ft away. Explore the history behind this famous Cathedral and see the tomb of Lord Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's most revered icons.

NEW EXHIBITION - St Paul’s, the Monarch and the Changing World (Launches 25th May 2022, running to mid-December 2022)
June 2022 sees the historic celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, including a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral.
To mark this unique event, the exhibition St Paul’s, the Monarch and the Changing World explores the grand ceremonial occasions held at the Cathedral to commemorate the Royal Jubilees of four British monarchs: George III, Victoria, George V and Elizabeth II.


Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Mansion House of City of London, Walbrook, London EC4N 8BH England

Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. It is a Grade I listed building. It is used for some of the City of London's official functions, including two annual white tie dinners.

Stop At: Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB England

A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the history of 'The Tower' has been intertwined with the history of England for almost a thousand years. Originally built by William The Conqueror in 1066, it has served a number of functions during its long history, including a prison, luxury palace for royalty and even a zoo. The priceless crown jewels are also held within the castle walls, along with the largest collection of medieval armour and weaponry in the country. See all of this and hear more about the tower's bloody history on a comprehansive tour with an expert guide.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Thames River, London England

From the Tower of London, hop aboard a Thames River Cruise to Westminster Pier to enjoy London from a different viewpoint. If you prefer, you can take the cruise any day.

Duration: 35 minutes

Inclusions
  • Expert Blue Badge Guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Thames River cruise
  • London Eye standard ticket at 6pm (if option selected)
  • Entry to Tower of London
  • Entry to St Paul's Cathedral
  • Personal Audio Headset
  • Entry/Admission - Tower of London
  • Entry/Admission - Thames River
  • Entry/Admission - St. Paul's Cathedral

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
  • You can choose to take the river cruise on another day and finish the tour at the Tower of London instead of Westminster Pier. The London Eye is a Standard Experience booked at a 6pm time-slot for guaranteed entry (if option selected).
  • Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability).
  • If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
  • London Eye: The London Eye ticket is for standard entry around 6:00pm (subject to availability) on the same day. This ticket can only be used for this one visit. Please show the ticket on your phone as the barcode will be scanned. Visit to The London Eye is independent
  • Please note: St Paul’s Cathedral is closed to the public on Sundays and for special events or services (Closed on Feb 27 March 29). On these days we will stop for photographs outside St Paul's Cathedral and spend longer at Tower of London instead.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

1: Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB, UK
2: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK
3: London Eye River Cruise, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, UK

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours


User's Reviews

gretabolton

28 Mar, 2024

My son (19) & I learned so much on this tour with our excellent guide Sheila. We covered so much ground and lucked out with a small group. Sheila knew exactly where to position our group during the Changing of the Guard and had all sorts of great stories and interesting details to share about each place we visited keeping us engaged the entire time. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience!!

Elaine_H

28 Mar, 2024

While I have had wonderful tours with La Vacanza Travel previously, this was not one of them.. Although the tour guide was very informative, she was not considerate of the passengers. At the end of the tour she left passengers stranded at the Tower of London requiring a 30 pound cab ride back to the hotel. I left the tour after the changing of the guard, because I was not able to find the group. My friend continued on where she was required to spend an hour at the Evan Evans tour office waiting for the tour to resume. It was intended to be a lunch stop, but she didn’t give much information as to nearby places to eat. All in all I would consider the tour a waste of time and money.

Sonia_L

28 Mar, 2024

Great experience! The guide was very informative, I highly recommend doing this on your first day so you can figure out where to spend more time the rest of your stay. Guide is very knowledgeable, I would book them again when I go back to london.

E5570TOmb

27 Mar, 2024

We signed up for the full day tour, day after we arrived in London. The ride on the Eye was cancelled because it was closed. The morning portion was a simple bus tour of the city. There was no walking or sightseeing and our guide didn’t provide a lot of information. We were dropped off at their company office for a 45 minute lunch break. We were joined by a half-day tour group. after lunch. The afternoon portion included watching the changing of the horse guards at Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s & The Tower of London. Our guide’s energy level picked up and she shared interesting & amusing tour commentary. I would recommend the half day tour instead of full day. We could have done the morning portion ourselves by riding the bus.

Maria_B

27 Mar, 2024

We signed up for the full day tour, day after we arrived in London. The morning was simply a bus tour of the city. There was no walking or sightseeing. Our guide didn’t provide a lot of information during this part of the tour. We were dropped off at their company office for a 45 minute lunch break. A half-day tour group was picked up after lunch. The afternoon portion included watching the changing of the horse guards at Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s & The Tower of London. Our guide’s energy level picked up and she shared interesting & amusing tour commentary. I would recommend the half day tour, not full day. We could have done the morning portion ourselves by riding the bus.

User's Picture Gallery

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Great tour to see tons in one day

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Tour of London with Sheila

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Amazing guided tour with very experienced guide

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Tour of London with amazing guide Shelia

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A Good London Start

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Great way to see the best of London in a day!

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A Great Way to See London

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Buyer beware, London Eye is an additional charge.

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Sights of London

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Great tour for first day

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London in a day

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Excellent tour with great view of guard coming on

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Expectations Met, with Some Disappointments

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London on a Rainy Day

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Excellent all day tour with expert guide and luxurious bus

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Excellent way to see the city.

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Great tour

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Good way to see the city

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Great tour! We're not "tour people".

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Full day but soooooo worth it!

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Amazing experience

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Good, but we were rushing everywhere

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Sheila is the BEST!

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