Changing of the Guard & Tower of London Tour with Boat Ride

Explore London's royal heritage on a shared walking tour with an English-speaking guide, and take in the city from a boat on the Thames. Discover the Tower of London's history and explore at your own pace, including the Crown Jewels.

• Watch the royal guards' ceremonial handover at Buckingham Palace on selected days
• Meet a Beefeater for a private introduction to life and history at the Tower of London
• Enjoy reserved access to the Tower of London

Itinerary

1. Meet at 10:15 at the Duke of York Column, the tall column with a statue on top.
2. Explore Buckingham Palace, Westminster, St James's Park, Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster, the River Thames, and the Tower of London on a 3-hour 30-minute guided tour.
3. Finish at the Tower of London at 13:45.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide and audio headsets
• Changing of the Guard viewing, or a Westminster City walking tour on Saturdays
• River Thames boat ride
• Private Beefeater meet-and-greet
• Reserved Tower of London admission
• Self-guided Tower of London app from 1 January 2027

Important details

• Children aged 0–15 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children aged 0–4 join free; ages 16+ pay the adult rate.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• The Changing of the Guard depends on British authorities and conditions on the day. A Westminster City walking tour replaces it on Saturdays or if the ceremony is cancelled. Sundays feature the Sunday Parade instead.
• For visits from 1 January 2027, bring earphones and a sufficiently charged phone to use the self-guided Tower app.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure.