Buckingham Palace Hosted Entry & Guided London Tour + River Cruise

Explore the city's top sights, from St. Paul's Cathedral to the Crown Jewels

Visit Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms on a self-guided tour, then continue with an English-speaking guide to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London, including the Crown Jewels exhibition. The eight-hour experience includes coach transport between select locations and ends with a Thames River cruise past sights such as Tower Bridge, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament. A multimedia guide for Buckingham Palace is available in 10 languages.

What's Included

  • Entry to Buckingham Palace
  • Entry St. Paul's Cathedral
  • Entry to The Tower of London
  • Thames River cruise
  • Live guide
  • Personal audio headset
  • Multimedia guide for Buckingham Palace (available in 10 languages)
  • Transport by coach between select locations
  • WiFi and USB chargers onboard

What's Included in This Package

  • Buckingham Palace: State Rooms Admission with Audio Guide

    Buckingham Palace: State Rooms Admission with Audio Guide

    Take an outing fit for a king

    What's Included

    • Entrance to the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace
    • Multimedia guide in 9 languages, a guide for families, an audio-descriptive tour for blind or partially-sighted visitors, or a video tour for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors
  • Tower of London: Guided Tour with a Beefeater

    Tower of London: Guided Tour with a Beefeater

    See the Crown Jewels up close before the crowds with a personal Beefeater guide

    What's Included

    • Entry ticket
    • Access to the Crown Jewels
    • Guided tour with a Beefeater
  • St Paul’s Cathedral: Entry Ticket

    St Paul’s Cathedral: Entry Ticket

    Step inside an iconic feature of the London skyline

    What's Included

    • Entry ticket
    • Access to the dome
    • Access to the crypt
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Detailed breakdown of your savings

Buckingham Palace: State Rooms Admission with Audio Guide 39,00 €
Tower of London: Guided Tour with a Beefeater 81,54 €
St Paul’s Cathedral: Entry Ticket 31,91 €

Total without package 152,45 €

Package price 210,91 €

Package saving (without bonus) -58,46 € (-38 %)

Suggested extra attraction London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour + Roundtrip Transfer (187,69 €)
Extra saving with 10% code +18,77 €
Combined total without package (with suggested attraction) 340,14 €
Combined total with package + 10% bonus 379,83 €
Total saving with bonus scenario -39,69 €
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What's Not Included

  • Hotel pickup
  • Lunch
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Attractions Location

  • A. Buckingham Palace: State Rooms Admission with Audio Guide: Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster London Get Directions
  • B. Tower of London: Guided Tour with a Beefeater: St Katharine's & Wapping London Get Directions
  • C. St Paul's Cathedral: Entry Ticket: St Paul's Churchyard London Get Directions

Schedules

Start Time: 09:15:00

Average Duration

Duration: 08:00

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation allowed up to 24 hours before the event.

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Additional Information & Description

Buckingham Palace and a full day across London

Buckingham Palace Hosted Entry & Guided London Tour + River Cruise starts inside the royal State Rooms and continues to St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and the Thames. The eight-hour itinerary combines a self-guided palace visit with an English-led tour and a river cruise, taking you from royal interiors to the Crown Jewels before finishing on the water.

Start with the palace State Rooms

Your first stop is Buckingham Palace, where you explore independently with a multimedia guide available in 10 languages. The visit takes in the State Rooms, including the Throne Room and White Drawing Room, with historic artwork, furnishings and royal interiors to examine along the way. This part of the day is self-guided rather than led by the live tour guide.

Depending on the date of your visit, you may also see the Changing of the Guard. Treat it as a possible addition to the palace visit, not a guaranteed part of the itinerary.

St. Paul’s and the Tower of London

After Buckingham Palace, you meet your guide at the tour office and continue to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Here, the focus shifts from the monarchy to one of London’s major religious landmarks: its famous dome and 300-year history. The live guide speaks English, and a personal audio headset is included for the guided tour.

The next stop is the Tower of London. Your guide explains its changing roles as a palace, fortress and prison, giving context to a site with several distinct chapters in London’s history. You also visit the Crown Jewels exhibition.

Finish on the Thames

The day ends with a river cruise past sights including Tower Bridge, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament. After the interior visits, this final stretch gives you a view of London’s landmarks from the Thames rather than from the coach or on foot.

Ticket contents and transport

The ticket includes entry to Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London, plus the Thames cruise. Coach transport connects select locations; it does not cover every transfer. WiFi and USB chargers are available onboard the coach.

Arrival and practical details

The starting point is Buckingham Palace. Arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start. Tickets are delivered instantly, and smartphone tickets are accepted, so you can present your ticket on your phone.

Hotel pickup and lunch are not included. Make your own arrangements to reach the palace and budget separately for food during this full-day outing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Buckingham Palace Hosted Entry & Guided London Tour + River Cruise

Which places and experiences are included?

The ticket includes entry to Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London, a Thames River cruise, and coach transport between select locations.

What can I see at Buckingham Palace?

Explore the State Rooms, including the Throne Room and White Drawing Room, and see historic artwork, furnishings and royal interiors. A multimedia guide is available in 10 languages.

Is the Buckingham Palace visit guided?

The palace visit is self-guided. A live guide accompanies the later tour to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London.

What will I see at the Tower of London?

Hear about the Tower’s history as a palace, fortress and prison, and visit the Crown Jewels exhibition.

What sights does the Thames cruise pass?

The cruise passes sights including Tower Bridge, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament.

How long is the experience?

The experience lasts eight hours.

What is not included?

Hotel pickup and lunch are not included.

Can I see the Changing of the Guard?

You may see it depending on the date of your visit; it is not guaranteed.

Distributor of "Buckingham Palace Hosted Entry & Guided London Tour + River Cruise"

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