Tower of London, Thames River Ride & Changing of the Guards

See the crown jewels and snap photos at famous London sites!

Start time: 08:15
Duration: 4h
Max group size: 25
Fast Track
Live guide: English

Registered address: Ulster Bank , Georges Quay, 2, Dublin, IE

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Included

VIP Early Access and guided tour to the Tower of London including opening ceremony (if option selected)
Boat ride on the River Thames
Changing of the guards or guided walking tour of Westminster City
Professional English-speaking tour guide

Not included

Entrance into Buckingham Palace

Description

Looking for a special VIP tour of London? You've found it. See the the Westminster area, the Tower of London, and more, as well as taking a cool cruise up the Thames. The best way to see a lot of London in just one morning!

You might get goosebumps hearing about the former prison and execution site of not one, not two, but three Queens of England at the Tower of London - perhaps unsurprisingly rumoured to be haunted. You'll be one of the first to step inside, so there will be no annoying crowds or elbows as you get up close to the crown jewels!

Find out what treasures have been kept here for 600 years. What's the story behind those sparkling orbs and swords, and which special events have meant they've left those glass cases?

Your tour will end at Buckingham Palace, home to Her Royal Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II. Snap a photo of the famous balcony, where the royal family appears during major events. We dare you not to practice your royal wave!

This tour is the best way to spend a morning in London – it's educational and a whole lot of fun.

Foot Guard Option: The Changing of the Foot Guard at Buckingham Palace involves foot soldiers from the Household Division and occurs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Horse Guard Option: The Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade features mounted cavalry from the Household Cavalry and takes place daily. This is the event you'll see if you book a tour on Tuesday or Thursday.

Saturday Show: On Saturday, the event is known as the "Guard Mounting" or "Inspection of the New Guard" at Horse Guards Parade. During the inspection, the Captain of the New Guard checks the soldiers to ensure their uniforms and equipment are in pristine condition before they take over duties from the Old Guard

Show your smartphone ticket to your guide at the Tower of London ticket office (2 Tower Hill)
Meet your guide, in a blue polo shirt or jacket, at the Tower of London ticket office.
Be there 15 minutes before departure
The Changing of the Guard may vary in schedule and is subject to weather conditions and other factors
If it's canceled or your tour departs after 9 am, a walking tour of Westminster City will be provided instead
Depending on the day, you may see the Foot Guards or Horse Guards
Please be patient, as increased security measures may result in some lines at attractions, despite 'Skip the Line' access