Tower of London and the heart of Westminster private half-day tour

About this tour

-What you can expect-
Explore the home of the British Monarchy in the heart of the city and discover some of Royal London’s most popular landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster, and Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben), including a visit to the Tower of London and seeing the exquisite Crown Jewels.

Your tour starts at the Tower of London, where you’ll explore this 900-year-old castle and learn about the kings and queens who lived and died in it and its role as a fortress, prison, zoo, and observatory. Before entering the Jewel House to see the famous Crown Jewels collection, learn all about their religious and cultural significance and the many attempts to steal these beautiful diamonds!

After visiting the Tower of London, commute like a true Londoner to Westminster where you’ll see some of the most popular sights from the water along the way, including Tower Bridge and the London Eye. Once in Westminster, admire the Houses of Parliament – the home of the British government, and the magnificent Elizabeth Tower known as “Big Ben”. A short walk on, reach the exterior of the beautiful Westminster Abbey, where every English king and queen for the last 1000 years has received their coronation, and where Prince William and Kate Middleton married.

Walk along the Mall and learn curious facts about British kings and queens, who turned the British Empire into the most dominant power on Earth. Your tour finishes in Trafalgar Square, where your guide will show you the best places to spend the rest of your time.