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Full-day private tour of London with entry to Westminster Abbey, the Changing of the Guard, a Thames cruise, the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels
This full-day private tour covers London's most iconic sights with a guide dedicated to your group, who adapts the pace and stops to your interests. The meeting point is Parliament Square, in front of the statue of Abraham Lincoln, where the guide goes over the day's itinerary.
The first visit is to Westminster Abbey, with pre-booked entry, to discover nearly a thousand years of coronations, royal weddings and the tombs of figures such as Isaac Newton, George Frideric Handel and Stephen Hawking. From there, the group walks to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard from several vantage points. On days when it does not take place at the palace, the group watches the guard change at Horse Guards Parade.
The route continues with a stop at Downing Street and a lunch break on your own in Trafalgar Square, with the guide's recommendations. The group then boards a boat on the Thames with the guide, with views of Shakespeare's Globe, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and the city's bridges, all the way to the Tower of London.
The final part of the day is a guided tour of the Tower of London, founded by William the Conqueror, including the Bloody Tower, the Beefeaters' quarters and the White Tower, plus entry to the Jewel House to see the Crown Jewels. The tour ends at the Tower of London, just steps from Tower Bridge.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start time
● The tour is conducted in the language selected at the time of booking; please make sure the selected language is correct before confirming
● The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; on other days, the group watches the guard change at Horse Guards Parade. British authorities may change or cancel it at short notice, for example due to bad weather; in that case, a guided walking tour of Westminster takes place instead
● There is a short lunch break on your own; bringing some cash is recommended
● There is no skip-the-line access to the Jewel House for any visitor, so there may be a wait
● There are areas of the Tower of London where guides are not allowed
● Large bags, backpacks, luggage, tripods and glass bottles are not allowed, and there is no cloakroom at the sites, so it is recommended to leave them at the accommodation
● Everyone must carry a copy of their passport's identification page; a photo saved on your phone is also valid
● Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended
● The itinerary may change for reasons of safety, restoration, maintenance, weather conditions or occasional events
● The activity may be affected by external causes beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss of or damage to personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Private guide in the selected language (Spanish or English)
✔ Pre-booked entry and guided tour of Westminster Abbey
✔ Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade, depending on the day
✔ Thames cruise with the guide
✔ Entry and guided tour of the Tower of London
✔ Entry to the Jewel House to see the Crown Jewels
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup or drop-off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Lunch
✖ Tickets, food and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 7 days in advance and no-shows are non-refundable.
Meeting point
Abraham Lincoln statue, Parliament Square
Parliament Square, London SW1P, United Kingdom
The guide will be waiting in front of the Abraham Lincoln statue, on the side of Parliament Square farthest from Big Ben, holding a The Tour Guy sign.