London in a Day Tour with Westminster Abbey and Tower of London
Explore Buckingham Palace, see the Crown Jewels, take a river cruise on the Thames, and more!
4.94
( 405 reviews )
7 h
Max 20 Guests
A day in London can quickly turn into a battle with crowds, long lines, and missed highlights. Our tour eliminates the stress, starting with skip-the-line access to Westminster Abbey, where you’ll uncover royal history without the wait. Next, breeze past the crowds at the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels up close. With an expert guide bringing each stop to life, you’ll experience London’s top sites with ease. Afterward, you’re free to explore more, making this the ultimate London day out.
You'll meet your local guide in front of the Abraham Lincoln statue in Parliament Street, just behind Parliament Square and a short stroll from Westminster Station. There, you and your fellow travelers will learn the day's itinerary and what cool things to expect on this full day tour of London's most well-known attractions.
Today, you'll see some of London's most historic sites with a certified Blue Badge guide who knows this great city inside and out and has plenty of stories to keep ...
Select participants and date
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip the line Westminster Abbey tickets
Tower of London tickets
St. James Park
Changing of the Guard
Free time for lunch
Thames River cruise
Poet's Corner, Traitor's Gate, and more!
Max 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Guide gratuity
Hotel pick up
Meet your guide at Parliament Square
Look for your guide and fellow group members near the Abraham Lincoln statue. Here, your guide will reveal your full day’s itinerary.
Westminster Abbey
With skip-the-line tickets, bypass the queue and enter the majestic Westminster Abbey. Here, the stories of royal history began to unfold.
Coronation Chair
See for yourself the elegant Coronation Chair, used in the coronation of nearly every English and British monarch since the 14th century.
Buckingham Palace (exterior)
Behold the grandeur of Buckingham Palace from its regal gates, a symbol of the British monarchy and a centerpiece of national celebrations.
Changing of the Guard
Observe the traditional Changing of the Guard, a spectacle of military precision. Or, the daily disciplined Horse Guards Parade.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Find your guide located on the street right behind Parliament Square. When facing the Abbey with Big Ben on your left, walk to the right along Parliament Square and cross one street. Your guide will be waiting in front of the statue of Abraham Lincoln, holding a sign that says "The Tour Guy." Your tour will end inside the Tower of London.
Please wear comfortable shoes since you'll be on your feet for the majority of this tour. There is a lot of walking, so we also recommend a water bottle and perhaps some snacks too.
4.94
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Jennipher Garrett
June 08, 2025
Franca Marullo - London in a day tour
Franca Marullo
June 06, 2025
Maria was excellent! She was professional, pleasant & kind. She shared a wealth of knowledge with us every step of the way. Got us thru a protest march on Westminster bridge for our ride on the Thames to the Tower of London. Highly recommend. Thanks
Awesome London Tour
Elizabeth Schoppe
June 05, 2025
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Our tour guide, Bosa was fantastic! I highly recommend this tour, especially with Bosa.
Vivek Rawal
June 05, 2025
Dave Carpenter
June 03, 2025
London in a Day Tour
Joyce Erdner
June 01, 2025
Wow we had a great day and an even better tour guide. Maria explained a lot and showed us so much. We had a great time and would highly recommend this tour .
Fine
Julie Zavodny
June 01, 2025
Our guide was knowledgeable and efficient but not engaging or enthusiastic. So if your goal is to get a lot of info in a calm voice with little inflection, this is for you! But we took several other tours that were much more interesting and engaging.
Great Tour!
Chris Davidson
May 30, 2025
Our tour guide was very attentive and ensured we had a great experience. Loved having individual ear pieces so we heard all his tour info easily. Didn’t see tours didn’t offer this service.
London in a Day Tour with Westminster Abbey and Tower of London
Greg Brown
May 29, 2025
Jackie is a great guide! So knowledgeable and she obviously enjoys what she does! Thanks so much!
Daniel Triemstra
May 28, 2025
Maria Moody
May 28, 2025
JEFF CURRY
May 26, 2025
London in a day was excellent Daniel Richardson was amazing
Cynthia Jones
May 22, 2025
Tour was great had me more day and felt like we had seen it all. Our guide was amazing never felt rushed one of the best tours we have ever done. Daniel Richardson was the best
London Day Tour
Bonnie Lee
May 20, 2025
Tour Guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative. She had great stories about each area we visited and the time went by very quickly. Tour was very fast moving!
Michael Sloan
May 18, 2025
10/10 Tour of London
Margaret Eliot
May 17, 2025
Our guide Adrian provided an excellent tour experience, covering the highlights of each location as well as sharing a lot of interesting facts that we likely would not have experienced otherwise. The pace of the tour was perfect, we covered a lot of territory! I highly recommend!
Exceeded all expectations!
James Smith
May 16, 2025
We could not have been more delighted with our London in a Day Tour! Our guide Adrian was very knowledgeable and helpful, and he handled every circumstance with clarity and confidence. He set the gold standard for sightseeing tours for us! We felt confident that the most was made of every minute of the tour. Highly recommended!
Fabulous Experience!
Mary Devillier
May 13, 2025
My husband and I would highly recommend this tour. While the itinerary is a little intense, there is no better way to get immersed in the history of the places visited. Adrian managed to maneuver us through crowds making sure no one got separated from our group. His pace was just right with many opportunities to snap pictures and even took photos when asked. His knowledge was impressive and his stories entertaining . It was an amazing experience!
Emory Elliott
May 13, 2025
Great tour and Dan, our tour guide, was tremendous! Will definitely book other tours with The Tour Guy!
London in a day
Angela Sturgeon
May 10, 2025
Lana was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions that the group had she was very friendly and inviting. We really enjoyed our day. The only disappointment was we didn’t get to see the changing of the guards because of the high Westminster attendance that day. I would highly recommend this tour.
Unique n Amazing Tour
Julee Voll
May 08, 2025
Rick's wealth of knowledge was overwhelming and refreshing. Mind blown right off the bat. He not only knows the history of London but adds a flare of the dramatic to the outing. Quoting Shakespeare n others verbatim. What impressed me the most, from the start, he knew all our names without anything written. Preposterous! Who does that! The tour definitely hit the highlights of London. It was exactly 7 hours with an hour for lunch. If you want a tour of London unmatched by any other, choose The Tour Guy. If you're lucky, you will get the best guide ever, Rick. Rick is lively n entertaining and he walks fast. I liked that too. You won't be disappointed. 100% ,Total package, A+++ Julee
Rita Wiedmer
May 07, 2025
Tour guide Richard Jones was extraordinary. His knowledge of Westminster and English history was so interesting. We all enjoyed this tour immensely and he was a big part of it.
DAVID HALE
May 06, 2025
Michael Vance
May 06, 2025
Ivan Shpook
May 01, 2025