London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard

Summary

%20 London is a city that never sleeps and is always bustling with activity. On a typical day, you can visit some of the most iconic landmarks in London, such as Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and Changing of the Guard.

Description

London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard

Immerse yourself in the quintessential sights of London on this comprehensive, fully-guided walking tour of the city’s most popular attractions. Includes Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, Trafalgar Square, Thames Boat Cruise, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.

What's included

Below are items that the provider has stated are included with London In a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard at no additional cost

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Points Of Interest

• 60 minutes: Your day begins in Westminster Abbey, where you’ll take advantage of pre-reserved tickets to visit England’s most hallowed church, before most of the crowds arrive. As you stroll across the beautiful Cosmati pavements and peer up into the elaborate vaulted ceiling, your guide will introduce you to the church’s tumultuous history, which mirrors that of England.
• 15 minutes: Get up close to see the Guards at this expertly sourced spot!
• 10 minutes: After the group have watched the band march out of the barracks, proceed to Buckingham Palace
• minutes: St. Jame's Palace
• 20 minutes: Headquarters of the London District of the British Army and of the Household Cavalry.
• 15 minutes: One of the focal points of London - Named after the naval Battle of Trafalgar 1805, Nelson’s great victory over the French in which he lost his life. The Nelson Monument – better known as Nelson’s Column, 172ft high
• 40 minutes: Board your afternoon Thames River cruise
• 10 minutes: The famous Tower Bridge originally painted in Queen Victoria’s favourite colour – chocolate brown, but later went a dull grey. In 1976 it was repainted blue and white with touches of red and gold.
• 60 minutes: The only remaining castle/fortress in London

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This is a full day's walking tour, comfortable shoes are recommended.
• Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
• Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Westminster Abbey and at the Tower of London.
• Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to UK government guidelines for the most up to date information.
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff