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Best of London: Tower of London, River Cruise & History Walk
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Spend the morning discovering London's highlights as you step inside the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels, and explore the city on foot and by riverboat with a local tour leader.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy a selfguided morning visit to the Tower of London.
- Admire the Crown Jewels without the usual crowds.
- Board a sightseeing cruise on the River Thames.
- Embark on a royal walking tour passing Buckingham Palace.
- See London's highlights in a seamless morning of sightseeing.
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Your tour begins outside the Tower, where your local tour leader will give you the context needed to understand the significance the site holds—not only in the pages of history, but its continued relevance today. Once the doors open for the day, you'll step inside this historic building and go directly to the Jewel House to feast your eyes on the 23,000 gemstones contained within the Crown Jewels. Afterwards, you'll have free time to explore the entire complex at your own pace. Your tour leader will share suggestions based on your interests, including the castle ramparts, the personal chambers of past kings, Traitor's Gate, Bloody Tower, Torture Tower, or the armor collection in White Tower. By the end of your visit, you'll be equipped with the complete story of the Tower and its importance as a symbol of royal, state and historic power. At the end of free time, you'll reunite with your tour leader and board a sightseeing river cruise to enjoy views of London's famous landmarks from this unique vantage point. As you cruise down the River Thames, you'll see Tower Bridge, the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Shard—the tallest building in the UK—Shakespeare's Globe Theater and more. The river cruise ends in Westminster, where your tour leader will take you on a walking tour of England's royal history. Pause outside Westminster Abbey, where Coronations and royal weddings have been held for centuries. Continue past Buckingham Palace to see the official residence of King Charles III and many other British monarchs before him. And finally, finish with a peaceful stroll through St. James' Park, the oldest Royal Park in London. Other highlights of your royal walking tour include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. In under 5 hours, you'll have seen London's highlights on this comprehensive sightseeing experience combining skip-the-line entry to the Tower of London, Thames river cruise, and a royal history walk. A local tour leader takes care of all the logistics and helps you navigate the city, allowing you to maximize your time in London and cover more ground in a single morning than you'd be able to do on your own—perfect for travelers short on time or seeking an introduction to London.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
London
Sightseeing at Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.
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London
Boating at River Thames.
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London
Sightseeing.
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London
Sightseeing at Tower of London.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Certified Blue Badge guide Expertly guided walking tour Entrance to Tower of London Flexible one-way London river cruise pass
Not Included
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off Gratuities
Restrictions
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. All guests must pass through security.
Meeting & Pickup
Tower of London Shop, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. This tour meets at 5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK. Meet your coordinator at the West Gate entrance, opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London gift shop. There is a large tree with benches next to where the coordinator will be waiting. End Location: Greater London, Tower of London, London, England, EC3N 4AB, GB
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-07-02
3.00 / 5
In concept this tour makes sense, but unfortunately 20 people was unmanageable for one guide. With a group of that size, our guide was not able to effectively communicate information, from the actual history and site info., to the logistics of the tour. My family of three in addition to another family, got separated from the group as a result of the unclear directions and spend time contacting the tour headquarters to reconnect. Therefore, we missed a good bit of time at the Tower. In addition, we were only able to hear or engage with our guide if we were at the very front of the group. I don't think we got much more value from the tour than we would have simply arranging the Tower, boat ride, and walking map on our own.
2026-06-05
5.00 / 5
Clients said this tour was "Amazing!"
2025-09-20
5.00 / 5
We had a wonderful time visiting the tower and seeing the crown jewels. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed this tour very much.
2024-06-25
5.00 / 5
Good tour
2024-06-02
4.00 / 5
The tour was very good and the guide excellent. She was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. The only issue I had was that you advertise "skip the line" yet you still wait in line--very deceiving.
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