London Walking Tour: Guard Change, Thames Cruise & Optional Tower of London

Discover the best of the capital with a professional and informative guide on this morning London walking tour.  

On the tour, you will also witness a truly iconic tradition with the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Watch and take photos as the Household Cavalry, dressed in red tunics and bearskin hats, perform their handover.

Complete with horses and accompanying bands, the ceremony draws crowds from all over the world and is a must for all visitors to London.  

You will also see the exterior of King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, where you will walk through the heart of the capital and past famous landmarks and locations. You will see Downing Street – the residence and office of the British Prime Minister – as well as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

As you walk, your guide will share interesting facts and stories about the buildings, their importance in London’s history and how they are used today.

You will then enjoy a one-way Thames River cruise from Westminster Pier to Tower Pier. Take in London from a new perspective and see the city from one of the world’s most famous waterways.

Upon arrival at Tower Pier, you will see the imposing Tower of London. If selected in your booking, you can enjoy free time in the Tower of London and learn its secrets and stories. For those who do not select the option, your tour will conclude outside of the tower.