Tower of London, Thames River Ride and Changing of the Guards Tour
Attractions & guided tours

Tower of London, Thames River Ride and Changing of the Guards Tour

3.5/5
Great
Based on 4 reviews
from
£84.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Choose an early-morning tour to experience the Tower of London opening ceremony
  • Enjoy a scenic river shuttle up the and take in London's scenery along the famed banks
  • Attend the Changing of the Guards or take a walking tour through the city of Westminster
What to expect

This guided tour features exclusive access to the Tower of London, a Thames River Boat ride, and a captivating experience of British traditions.

Begin your day with a guided visit to the historic Tower of London. Choose a ticket including the opening ceremony to skip the lines and witness the captivating ceremony performed by the Yeoman Warders. Be among the first to admire the priceless Crown Jewels before the crowds arrive.

Next, relax on a Thames River boat ride with your expert guide providing insights into London's iconic landmarks along the banks. Depending on the day you book, enjoy either the Changing of the Foot Guards or the Changing of the Horse Guards, showcasing British military tradition. Alternatively, you can choose a fully guided walking tour through vibrant Westminster City, where you'll explore the heart of London's history, passing by landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey.

Conclude your adventure outside Buckingham Palace, the iconic residence of the Royals, as you soak in the grandeur of this historic landmark.

Read more
What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
Where

2 Tower Hill, London EC3N 4EE, United Kingdom

Meeting point:
Meet in front of the Tower of London Official Ticket Office, opposite the main Tower entrance. Arriving by tube: turn right towards Trinity Square. You'll see the tower when you exit the tube station. It is a short walk of around 3 minutes.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Wheelchair users or guests with any impairments requiring special assistance
  • Strollers or baby carriages

Know in advance:

  • The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace involves foot soldiers from the Household Division and occurs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade features mounted cavalry from the Household Cavalry and takes place daily, this is what you will see if you book a tour on Tuesday and Thursday. The former occurs at Buckingham Palace, while the latter is held at Horse Guards Parade near Whitehall
  • On Saturday, the show that takes place is known as the "Guard Mounting" or "Inspection of the New Guard" at House Guards Parade. The inspection involves the Captain of the New Guard inspecting the soldiers to ensure they are in proper order with their uniforms
  • Non-flash photography is permitted in the Tower of London
  • The tour operator reserves the right to refuse any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or anyone whose behaviour is disorderly or poses a threat to other guests and staff
  • The opening times and itineraries are subject to change. Some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours due to the popularity of London's site
  • This is a tour that involves a reasonable amount of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes
Read more
Provider
City Wonders
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

3.5/5

Based on 4 reviews from verified customers

25%
50%
0%
0%
25%

Review categories

Safety

4/5

Staff

4/5

Value for money

2.8/5

Service

4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    It was ok, but in the beginning after seeing the Crown Jewels, I fell off the curb (in the Tower of London), and face first into the street! I was hur ...

  • Kornelia

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Bad

    Overall rated

    1/5

    Leider viel zu wenig Zeit im Tower. Das Schiff fahren hätte man sich sparen können. Man war immer zur Eile angetrieben und musste durch London rennen. ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Marcus

    From Germany - April 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

You might also like

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter mit Transfer im Luxusbus
Attraktionen und Führungen

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter mit Transfer im Luxusbus

Buchen Sie jetzt und erleben Sie die Magie der Harry Potter™-Filme. Abfahrt im Luxusbus ab London und Besuch der originalen Filmsets in den Warner Bros. Studios.

free cancellation
Sofortbestätigung
London Eye-Tickets
Top seller
Attraktionen und Führungen

London Eye-Tickets

Genießen Sie die Fahrt mit dem London Eye und bestaunen Sie den besten Panoramablick auf diese berühmte Stadt.

free cancellation
Sofortbestätigung
City Sightseeing Hop-on-Hop-off-Bustour durch London
Aktivitäten

City Sightseeing Hop-on-Hop-off-Bustour durch London

Lernen Sie London in Ihrem eigenen Tempo kennen und bewundern Sie die berühmtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt an Bord einer Hop-on-Hop-off-Bustour mit 19 sorgfältig platzierten Haltestellen.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, ar, +6  de, pt, ru, ja, pl, zh

Tickets für Madame Tussauds London
Attraktionen und Führungen

Tickets für Madame Tussauds London

Kaufen Sie Ihre Tickets für Madame Tussauds London und erleben Sie Ihre Lieblingsstars hautnah. Sehen Sie alle, von den Royals über Darth Vader bis hin zu Usain Bolt.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

The Making of Harry Potter – Warner Bros. London Tickets und Transfer
Ausflüge und Tagestouren

The Making of Harry Potter – Warner Bros. London Tickets und Transfer

Tauchen Sie in die magische Welt der Warner Bros. Studios ein und entdecken Sie bei „The Making of Harry Potter“ die Geheimnisse hinter den Dreharbeiten.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter – Tickets mit Transport
Likely to sell out
Aktivitäten

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter – Tickets mit Transport

Buchen Sie die Warner Bros. Studios London-Tour inklusive Transfer, tauchen Sie ein in die magische Welt der Harry-Potter-Filme und probieren Sie das legendäre Butterbier!

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Der London Pass® Plus mit Zugang zu über 100 Attraktionen
Attraktionen und Führungen

Der London Pass® Plus mit Zugang zu über 100 Attraktionen

Besuchen Sie mit dem London Pass® so viele Attraktionen, wie Sie möchten. Vom London Eye bis zu Madame Tussauds – sparen Sie bei über 90 Aktivitäten in London.

free cancellation
Sofortbestätigung
Transfer Flughafen Heathrow – Zentrum London
Transfer

Transfer Flughafen Heathrow – Zentrum London

Vermeiden Sie den überfüllten öffentlichen Nahverkehr Londons. Reisen Sie bequem in die Londoner Innenstadt in hochwertigen Reisebussen mit Ledersitzen, WLAN und mehr.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Hop-on-Hop-off-Bustour durch London
Top seller
Aktivitäten

Hop-on-Hop-off-Bustour durch London

Buchen Sie Ihre Hop-on-Hop-off-Bustour durch London. Steigen Sie in den offenen Doppeldeckerbus und genießen Sie die beste Aussicht auf die Stadt!

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, ar, +5  de, pt, ru, ja, zh

Eintrittskarten für The View From The Shard
Attraktionen und Führungen

Eintrittskarten für The View From The Shard

Holen Sie sich Ihre Tickets für „The View from the Shard“ und genießen Sie das beste Panorama Londons.

free cancellation
Sofortbestätigung