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London Express Tour with Tower of London, Thames Cruise & Westminster Abbey
Follow an expert through the notorious prison, see the crown jewels, then explore Parliament Square
Navigating London's top landmarks back-to-back on your own takes serious planning. This tour handles every step, starting with a guided tour through the Tower of London and time to admire the Crown Jewels. Next, hop aboard a Thames river cruise for a delightful journey past the Tower Bridge and the London Eye. Soon, you'll arrive at Westminster, where your guide leads you through Parliament Square and past Big Ben before leaving you to explore Westminster Abbey with an audio guide.
What's included
Expert English-speaking Blue Badge guide
Tower of London guided tour
Free time to explore Crown Jewels
Guided Thames River boat ride
Parliament Square walking tour
Westminster Abbey entry ticket
Westminster Abbey audio guide
Connect fortress walls to coronation aisles
Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the Tower of London shop
Your tour begins outside the Tower of London shop. Check in with your Blue Badge certified guide, join your group, and get a quick overview of how the tour will unfold.
Guided tour inside the Tower of London
Step through the fortress walls as your guide brings royal dramas, executions, and prison escapes to life. Explore areas like the White Tower, Traitors’ Gate, and Tower Green while learning how this riverside stronghold defended London for centuries.
Free time to explore the Crown Jewels
Next, enjoy free time for independent exploration at the Tower. Most guests head straight for the Crown Jewels to admire coronation regalia and state treasures, but you can also wander the battlements or revisit areas that caught your eye.
Rejoin your guide at the Tower of London shop
At the agreed time, meet your guide back at the Tower of London shop, where your tour began. Have a chance to ask last questions about the fortress and get ready for the next stop, an exciting river journey ahead.
Thames boat ride from Tower Pier to Westminster Pier
Follow your guide down to the nearby Tower Pier and board a boat for a cruise along the Thames. As you sail toward Westminster, your guide will explain what you’re seeing. Pass sights like Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the London Eye.
Walk through Parliament Square to Westminster Abbey
Exit the boat at Westminster Pier and continue on foot with your guide into Parliament Square. Along the way, take in close-up views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament while hearing how this riverside neighborhood became the heart of British political life.
Your tour finishes at Westminster Abbey with audio guide
Finally, your guide escorts you to Westminster Abbey, helps with entry, and ensures your audio guide is set before saying goodbye. From here, explore Westminster Abbey at your own pace, tracing royal coronations, poets’ memorials, and centuries of history before stepping back into central London.
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Mon, 28 Sep 2026
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Important Details
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Good to know:
Accessibility: This tour involves extended walking over uneven stone surfaces, steps, and cobbled areas at the Tower of London and around Westminster. It is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, or guests with significant mobility concerns. If you are unsure, please contact us in advance.
Weather Advisory: Tours run rain or shine, so please bring layers and a waterproof jacket for London’s changeable weather.
The Tower of London: Please note, guides are not allowed inside the White Tower or the Jewel House, but they will accompany you to each location and explain their significance.
Please Note: Your guide stays with the group from the Tower of London through the Thames boat ride and Parliament Square, then you explore Westminster Abbey independently with an audio guide.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking Blue Badge guide
Guided tour of the Tower of London outer grounds and key sites
Free time to explore the Crown Jewels and Tower exhibits
Guided Thames boat ride from Tower Pier to Westminster Pier
Guided walk through Parliament Square with views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey general entry ticket
Westminster Abbey audio guide for self-paced exploration
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate layers and waterproof jacket
Government-issued ID
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Jackie C.
September 23, 2026
Gavin was great!
Margaret H.
September 21, 2026
We had a lovely tour! Our "tour guy", Gavin, was friendly, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. So personable and pleasant. We would definitely recommend!!!
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james P.
September 18, 2026
Steve was a wonderful guide Had great stories, interesting facts and good sense of humor
jane L.
September 03, 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Would recommend the Tour Guy to anyone.
Great Experience
Ryan P.
July 08, 2026
Really loved this tour. The Tower of London was very informative and the info about the history as well as how it is currently managed was great! The cruise up the Thames is worth it for sightseeing and Westminster is a must. Totally recommend this excursion for anyone considering a few hours to get familiar with London and its past.
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Phillip M.
July 02, 2026
Sarah was great!! Very knowledgable and a great personality! It's almost as if she was a teacher before.... ooh wait she was! :D
Camille P.
June 19, 2026
Helene was amazing! Fantastic tour guide
Excellent tour, very informative and efficiently run, minimal wait, Jane was a wealth of knowledge.
Stacey A.
May 27, 2026
WELL ORGANISED
Barrie G.
May 12, 2026
The tour was excellent and the guide, Adrian, an enthusiastic leader with great knowledge of the places we visited and the events and history belonging to them. The day was enjoyable and we ended it with a fulle appreciation of the role of the Monarchy and the sights we saw.
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Laura N.
May 11, 2026
We had such a great time with Patrick as our guide! He shared his knowledge and gave us pointers as we toured the Crown Jewels and Westminster Abbey. All with a refreshing sense of humor! We would definitely recommend this tour!
Great tour with Andrew
Constance A.
March 26, 2026
Such a great tour with Andrew!
A long sprint
Jeffrey L.
March 16, 2026
Our guide Adrian was great.