Highlights
See the best that England’s capital has to offer on a full-day city tour of London! Explore St Paul’s Cathedral with a guide, then make a photo stop at Westminster Abbey. Watch the must-see Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace and have some free time for lunch around the UNESCO-listed Tower of London. Finish up with a sightseeing cruise down the River Thames. If you want to see even more, upgrade to one of two activities: a cream tea at Harrods restaurant or a London Eye flight.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Located on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7.30am)
Return Details
- Tour ends at Harrods department store for those who selected Tea upgrade option.
Duration
4 hours - 9 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Whitehall
London
Drive up Whitehall and see Downing street where houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Westminster Abbey
20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London
Enjoy a photo opportunity outside a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Houses of Parliament
Parliament Square, London
Enjoy a photo opportunity outside The Palace of Westminster including the Great Clock Tower where Big Ben (Great Bell) sits.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Trafalgar Square
London
Drive past an iconic public square
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Royal Courts of Justice
Strand, London
Drive past the Law Courts of England and Wales. It is a large grey stone edifice in the Victorian Gothic Revival style built in the 1870s and opened by Queen Victoria in 1882. It is one of the largest courts in Europe.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard, London
First group to enter this magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace
Spur Road, London
Take a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace and witness the iconic Changing the Guard ceremony. Note: The ceremony currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). On Wednesdays when St. Paul’s opens late (10am) the tour will not include the Guard Change but instead there will be a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace first thing in the morning.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tower of London
London
Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens. (for Full-day option only)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Road, London
Built in 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. You will enjoy the view from under the bridge! (for Full-day option only)
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Thames River
, , London
Enjoy the guided boat trip on the River Thames from Tower pier to London Eye. You will see Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe and the Houses of Parliament etc. all views from the river! (for Full-day option only)
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: London Eye
Westminster Bridge Road, Riverside Building, County Hall, London
Enjoy spectacular views of London from the London Eye (Full-day option only, when the London Eye upgrade is selected). It is Europe’s tallest observation wheel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Harrods
87-135 Brompton Road, , London
Harrods, one of the world’s largest and most famous department stores (owned by the state of Qatar), is the perfect place to enjoy quintessentially English cream tea. (Full-day option only, when the Cream Tea upgrade is selected.) After tea, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the store.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Sunday tours cannot include a guided tour of St Paul's Cathedral due to the weekly service. Entry is usually possible on Sundays but cannot be guaranteed.
- Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and daily from May to July. This may change last minute and doesn’t happen on days with large city centre events. If there is no ceremony, we still stop for a photo outside or near the Palace.
- On Wednesdays when St. Paul’s opens late (10am) the tour will not include the Changing of the Guard. Instead, there will be a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace first thing in the morning.
- Tour itinerary may change subject to St. Paul's and Tower of London opening times as well as on the day that Changing of the Guard does not take place.
- London Eye generally closes during January for annual maintenance work. 2026 closure dates: To be confirmed.
- Tour duration: Approximately 8 hours for the full-day tour and 4 hours for the half-day morning option, which finishes at Buckingham Palace.
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Cream tea with sparkling wine at Harrods (upgrade option)
- Private River Thames cruise (for Full-day option only)
- London Eye standard ticket (upgrade option)
- Professional guide & air-conditioned transport
- Entry to St. Paul's Cathedral
- Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace (selected dates) & photo stop
- Entry to Tower of London (for Full-day option only)
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Redemption Instructions
Boarding starts at 7:30am. Please go to Premium Tours desk located at Gate 19 - 20 inside Victoria Coach Station and wait for the tour to be called.
For the safety of all customers, Victoria Coach Station departure gate(s) close 5 minutes before the start time stated. Please give yourself extra time to get to the departure point/gate.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
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