London in One Day with Changing of the Guard

Day 1 London

Guests will be picked up at their hotels in the morning and transferred to the departure location. Our first stop of the day will be Parliament Square, home of Westminster Abbey and Kensington Palace. From there, we will head to Buckingham Palace to see the Changing of the Guard before we stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London, where will be able to see the Crown Jewels. At this point, guests can choose to end the tour now or take a River Thames Cruise, ending their tour at Westminster Pier. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.

London, UNITED KINGDOM The capital city of both England and the United Kingdom has been a focal point of Western civilization for centuries. This amazing city in the British Isles is famous for places like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.

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  Parliament Square This large open area outside London's Palace of Westminster is one of London's main tourist spots. In addition to a grassy park with trees, it contains many monuments to famous historical figures such as Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln.
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  Westminster Abbey This imposing Gothic church from the 10th century AD is one of the most famous buildings in the United Kingdom. It has played host to 16 royal weddings since its building, including that of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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  Kensington Palace Kensington Palace is one of the royal residences in London, and is today most famous as the living place of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, as well as their son George and brother Prince Harry.
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  Buckingham Palace One of the most famous palaces of the British monarchy, Buckingham Palace dates back to 1705. In addition to serving as a museum and art gallery, it has been the main residence of the royal family since 1837.
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  St. Paul's Cathedral Sitting atop the highest point in London, this cathedral is woven deeply into the national identity of England. Figures such as Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher are buried here, and Princess Diana's wedding took place here, among many other occasions.
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  Tower of London Dating back nearly a millennia, this historic castle on the shores of the Thames in London has served many important functions throughout history. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a museum that is open to the public.
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  Thames River Cruise The River Thames is iconic, a symbol of the city that it cuts through. Now you can take a cruise on the waters of the river and see some of the most iconic locations in London.

• Location: London, LND
• Address: 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London, LND SW1W 9TP (Victoria Coach Station - London)
• Departure: 8:30am
• Return: no stop

• Location: Westminster, LND
• Address: Westminster Pier, Westminster, LND (Westminster)
• Return: 5:30pm

Inclusions

• Panoramic tour of London
• Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (or Horse Guards Parade)
• Guided Tour of St Paul's Cathedral
• Guided Tour of Tower of London
• River Cruise Ticket (one way from Tower Pier to Westminster or vice versa)
• Professional Blue Badge tour guide
• VOX Personal Audio Headset - never miss a word of your live commentary
• Superior coach with panoramic windows, USB chargers and complimentary Wi-Fi

Exclusions

• Pick up and drop off at your hotel
• Lunch is not included in the tour price.
• Gratuities to guide and driver

• St.Paul’s Cathedral is closed for sightseeing on Sundays. We will stop for photos and see the exterior of the Cathedral and then have extended time in the Tower of London.
• Return Tips: For full day tours we offer convenient returns. Our guides will find out where everyone is staying in London while on tour. Then they will plan a route through London that is convenient for you, or advise you how to take the Underground or Bus services back to your hotel.

Confirmation

• All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 1-2 business days after booking. Please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.

Redemption

• You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

• Currency Fluctuations: All tour prices are current at the time of publication and are susceptible to currency fluctuations. We reserve the right to alter the tour price in accordance with changes in foreign exchanges rates and changes in prices for services. The rate that you pay when you reserve your tour will protect you against future currency fluctuations; on the other hand, no price adjust (refund) will be made based upon change in tour prices.
• All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within one business day.
• Standard Cancellation and Refund policy (please read before booking)
• Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
• We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.