--- title: Ultimate Royal London: Tower of London & City of Westminster Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 118 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 44 duration_minutes: 225 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 11 of 27 (Tower of London Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/ultimate-royal-london-tower-of-london-city-of-westminster-tour/ --- # Ultimate Royal London: Tower of London & City of Westminster Tour **Guidekin's take:** Link the Tower of London with a Westminster walk by taking a guided boat ride on the River Thames. Tower admission, the boat ride and guided walking are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded, and moderate fitness is required. 4.86 from 44 reviews at €118 per person for 3h 45m. ## Overview Let us read you the story of London, a tale of two cities. From entrance to the Tower of London in the old city for the Crown Jewels and Beefeaters to a walking tour in the regal city of Westminster linked together by a relaxing boat ride on the River Thames, join us for the Ultimate Royal London experience. Come saunter with us for this well-paced crash course into London’s royal past, present and future - whether exploring over 1000 years of history in the Tower of London or walking the ‘red carpet’ down to Buckingham Palace, this is an experience you’ll never forget. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is in front of the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:15, 09:15: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €112: ages 4 to 14 ## Key facts - Price: from €118 per person - Duration: 3h 45m - Rating: 4.86/5 from 44 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Urban Saunters ## What's included - Guided River Thames boat ride - Entrance tickets to the Tower of London - English-Speaking local expert guide - Guided City of Westminster walking tour ## Not included - Food and drink - Gratuities - Hotel pick-up & drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Tower of London** (1h 30m; admission included) - Welcome to your tour and one of the most iconic buildings in London. Discover the iconic sites on the outer walls such as Traitor’s Gate and Tower Hill with your guide before entering the complex to explore one of Britain’s most historic buildings at your own pace. You will... 2. **Thames River** (30m; admission included) - Enjoy a river cruise on one of the boats that plough the mighty Thames. Learn about the landmarks from your guide as you pass - Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, St Paul's Cathedral, Southbank, London Bridge and so much more. 3. **Houses of Parliament** (pass by, no stop) - Welcome to Westminster. Marvel at Big Ben, a London icon and hear all about the centuries that took this majestic building from palace to centre of British democracy. 4. **Westminster Abbey** (pass by, no stop) - Dream of the last Anglo-Saxon king and a flagship of the Church of England, your guide will give you the lowdown on this most important of places. 5. **The prime spot to get your photo with the mounted cavalry of the Queen’s Hors...** (10m) - The prime spot to get your photo with the mounted cavalry of the Queen’s Horse Guards and official entrance to Buckingham Palace itself. Visiting outside only. 6. **St. James's Palace** (pass by, no stop) - Built on the site of an old leper hospital, did you know that St James’s Palace is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK? Take in this beauty, still the official royal residence today. 7. **Buckingham Palace** (pass by, no stop) - The most famous of King Charles III's palaces and housing a whopping 775 rooms, the stories attached to this icon have to be heard to be believed. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun - Departures: 08:15, 09:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is in front of the Tower of London Ticket Office. The guide will be holding a red Urban Saunters sign. If you are traveling by taxi, tell the driver to drop you off on Petty Wales. Nearest Tube station: Tower Hill Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJNaLQkB4DdkgRaHBx6ekm8ig ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Tower of London Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 27** | €118 | 3h 45m | 4.86 (44) | shared | | [Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London](/uk/london/tours/medieval-history-walking-tour-from-the-tower-of-london/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.97 (329) | shared | | [Private Tour of The Tower of London](/uk/london/tours/private-tour-of-the-tower-of-london/?format=md) | €325 | 3h | 4.96 (231) | private | | [Tower of London Early Access, Opening Ceremony and Royal London](/uk/london/tours/tower-of-london-early-access-opening-ceremony-and-royal-london/?format=md) | €125 | 4h | 4.93 (232) | shared | Ranked #11 of 27 in Tower of London Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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