London Sightseeing Tours

Enjoy a day of sightseeing on the complete tour of London. This tour takes in the pageantry, the history, and the splendour of England's Capital City.

The highlights of this tour include a chance to see Westminster Abbey, the Changing of the Guard, a visit to the Tower of London, a chance to see the famous Crown Jewels, a sightseeing river cruise, and all admission and entrance fees.

**Lunch is available for an additional charge

In addition to the Historic and Modern London Tour, we also provide tours to see the Changing of the Guard, the Crown Jewels, Windsor Castle, and much more.

Tour Highlights

~ See Westminster Abbey
~ See the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
~ Optional traditional pub lunch in vibrant Covent Garden
~ Walking Tour of Covent Garden
~ Entry to the Tower of London
~ See the famous Crown Jewels
~ Entry to St. Paul's Cathedral
~ Thames River Cruise

Panoramic Tour of London's West End:

Our day begins with a drive past many of London's famous monuments - the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben, Downing Street - the official London residence of the British Prime Minister, Trafalgar Square with the statue of Lord Nelson, Pall Mall, and much more.

Westminister Abbey:

You'll see the outside of this magnificent Gothic building, which has been the site of every coronation since 1066 and is also the final resting place of many Kings. The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held here.

Exclusive Feature - Household Cavalry Museum

Exclusively for our tours - we see behind the scenes of the Household Cavalry and meet an actual trooper from the Household Guards. You will be able to ask any questions!

Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard:

We alight at Buckingham Palace to witness the Queen's Foot Guard in their red tunics and bearskins marching to the accompaniment of a military band - a colourful spectacle. (Or we will visit Horseguards Parade when this ceremony is not available).

Optional Lunch in a Britsh Pub in Covent Garden:

Lunch (if purchased) will be taken in a traditional English pub in the Covent Garden area, a stone's throw from the theatres, fashionable boutiques, and street entertainers that line this lively district.

Walking Tour of Covent Garden:

Enjoy a walking tour of vibrant Covent Garden, a wonderful Italian style piazza lined with shops, street entertainers and restaurants in the heart of London and hear about the colourful history of this lively district.

City of London

Driving through our financial centre we will learn about the Great Fire of 1666 and the Blitz of 1940-41; we see the Bank of England and the home of the Lord Mayor - The Mansion House.

Exclusive Feature - St. Paul's Cathedral - Entry to "The Quire"

We arrive at Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, St. Paul's Cathedral which is one of London's greatest buildings with its Dome standing proud on the skyline. The present building, completed in 1708, replaced the medieval Cathedral destroyed in the Great Fire of London. The guided tour of the interior includes the newly cleaned Cathedral and Crypt as well as an exclusive access, available to our tour clients only, to the Quire to see the beautiful mosaics. This is not normally open to general public.

Tower of London & Crown Jewels:

During its 1000-year history this impressive fortress has been a royal palace, prison, mint and zoo. It has seen three Queens of England beheaded, and the torture of numerous prisoners, stretched on the rack and crushed in the Scavenger's Daughter. We will also see the famous Crown Jewels including the dazzling Cullinan diamonds and the exquisite Koh-i-Noor, as well as the Bloody Tower, Traitors' Gate, the Royal Chapel and the White Tower, built by King William the Conqueror in 1078.

Exclusive Feature - Attack The Tower - Join a Beefeater on Tour

Go behind the scenes with a Beefeater (Yeoman Warden)! This unique guided tour experience reveals the fascinating history of the Tower of London. Discover how the Tower was attacked by the peasants' revolt in 1381. Wander around the fortress's moat and be seduced by this magical landmark. (Mobility/Weather restrictions apply)

Cruise on the River Thames

We end in spectacular style with a wonderful river cruise enjoying superb views of Tower Bridge, London Bridge, the London Eye, and Houses of Parliament, Shakespeare's Globe theatre, the Tate Modern and much more.

24 HOURS MINIMUM ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. Hotel pickup is available from designated hotels. Rates are in US Dollars & include all taxes and fees. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-887-2860.