London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option
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London, England
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Getting from one attraction to another in London can take hours and eat up valuable vacation time. Save your energy by traveling on an air-conditioned coach and checking off top sights such as Big Ben, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey. Enjoy a guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral and see the city from another angle with an included ticket for a Thames sightseeing cruise.
- Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- Enjoy fast-track entry and a guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral
- Get your bearings as you travel by comfortable coach
- Squeeze heaps of sightseeing into one simple booking
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Go beyond a typical bus tour with a river cruise and an optional London Eye upgrade.
What's Included
- Expert Blue Badge Guide
- Superior coach with free Wi-Fi and USB charging on board
- Thames River cruise
- London Eye standard ticket at 6:30pm (if option selected)
- Entry to Tower of London
- Entry to St Paul's Cathedral
- Personal Audio Headset
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- National Express London Victoria Coach StationVictoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
Departs at 9 am (boarding at 8.30), Victoria Coach Station (Our team will be waiting to greet you by our Welcome Desk at Victoria Coach Station opposite gates 1 & 2 Nearest station: Victoria Station - Victoria line, Direct line, Circle line, British Rail
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Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
Begin in Central London as you board your comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Meet your local guide, then sit back and enjoy the sights on a panoramic drive through the heart of this historic city.
See the iconic Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in Parliament Square, and snap pictures of Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton were married in a grand ceremony in April 2011.
Then, gaze up at Nelson’s Column in buzzing Trafalgar Square and drive to Buckingham Palace.
Walk to the palace gates to watch the Changing of the Guard. Watch in delight as the soldiers of the King's Foot Guard, in red tunics and bearskin hats, exchange duties to the regal music of a military band, and learn about this centuries-old ceremony from your guide.
Next, continue by coach to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Hop out for fast-track entry and a guided tour of the landmark.
See the iconic Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in Parliament Square, and snap pictures of Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton were married in a grand ceremony in April 2011.
Then, gaze up at Nelson’s Column in buzzing Trafalgar Square and drive to Buckingham Palace.
Walk to the palace gates to watch the Changing of the Guard. Watch in delight as the soldiers of the King's Foot Guard, in red tunics and bearskin hats, exchange duties to the regal music of a military band, and learn about this centuries-old ceremony from your guide.
Next, continue by coach to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Hop out for fast-track entry and a guided tour of the landmark.
1
City of London
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Changing of the Guard
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
St. Paul's Cathedral
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Tower of London
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Thames River
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
London Eye
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- You can choose to take the river cruise on another day and finish the tour at the Tower of London instead of Westminster Pier.
- Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability).
- If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead.
- The London Eye ticket is for standard entry around 6:30pm (subject to availability) on the same day. This ticket can only be used for this one visit. Please show the ticket on your phone as the barcode will be scanned. Visit to The London Eye is independent.
- Please note: St Paul’s Cathedral is closed to the public on Sundays and for special events or services. On these days we will stop for photographs outside St Paul's Cathedral and spend longer at Tower of London instead.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Travelers praise guides for their knowledge, engaging storytelling, and bilingual commentary, which enhance the educational experience. Drivers receive consistent commendation for safe, skillful navigation and professionalism. Tour pacing generally balances explanations with free time, though some find it uneven. Planning and coordination are functional but occasionally marred by communication issues and itinerary changes, resulting in a mixed overall impression.
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The tour was wonderful. David was amazing and a wealth of knowledge. We had a great time and learned a lot about the city.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted you had a wonderful time and enjoyed David's knowledge and insights. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him!
EvanEvansTours Team
We booked this trip as a large group however my tour was booked with a different tour operator. We showed up at the pick up point to realize this because the confirmation did not mention any information about the tour operator. They refused to refund the money even through we booked through Viator, passing the buck on the tour operator I have no interaction with.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Dear Guest,
We're very sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration. We apologise for any confusion regarding the tour operator details and the inconvenience this caused. We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with the relevant team for review.
EvanEvansTours Team
Because we had a number of nationalities on the tour we unfortunately spent a lot of time listening to explanations in a different language other than English which detracted from the experience. In fact when walking between sites the tour guide spoke mainly in a foreign language other than English to a small group for long periods. The snail pace the elderly guide walked in the rain was slower than our 3 yr old granddaughter walks and was frustrating to say the least. We have completed a number of tours through Viator and found them all to be excellent value so this tour was disappointing indeed.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. We understand your frustration regarding the time spent on commentary in different languages and the pace of the walking sections, particularly in the rainy weather.
We take your comments seriously and will share them with our team to help us improve the experience for all our guests.
We regret that this tour was disappointing and appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention.
EvanEvansTours Team
Good Tour. Guide made a good effort but it is impossible to really appreciate London in just one day 😎
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated our guide's efforts. London certainly has so much to discover, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure!
EvanEvansTours Team
Norma is brilliant! We had a great day and made it to all the stops even with bad traffic. Great itinerary and very educational.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted Norma made your day so enjoyable and educational, and that you were able to visit all the stops despite the traffic. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her!
EvanEvansTours Team
The river cruise was closed due to “operational issues.” The tour guide was unable to remedy the situation. When reaching out to Viator, I met a “dead end” as well. I’d have liked a partial refund, as this was an integral part of the tour. Buyer beware!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Guest,
We sincerely apologise that the river cruise was unavailable and that you had difficulty obtaining a resolution. We understand your disappointment, especially as the cruise was an important part of your experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback; we’ll pass your comments on to our team for review.
EvanEvansTours Team
It was a long day but we did it all! This was my 3rd time in London yet I learned SO much!
Our guide Sandra was incredibly knowledgeable on the history of the city with interesting facts we had never heard of. Bus was comfortable and it was nice having a few stops along the way. My husband’s first time here. Now he Knows London! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted Sandra made your tour so informative and enjoyable, and that your husband got to discover London’s fascinating history. Thank you for recommending us!
Kind regards,
EvanEvansTours Teams
My your lady is amazing. She took good care of my whole family. Not only was she very knowledgeable she gave excellent tour. She is an asset to your company and should be recognized. Thank you for giving me a wonderful tour guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted your guide took such great care of your family and made your tour so memorable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her!
Kind regards,
EvanEvansTours Teams
See a lot of London on this great tour. We only had a short time in London and this tour was perfect to get to see the highlights.
Was told there if there was no changing of the guard they would but something else in and they did not - Pressured to tip the driver - Rushed in the afternoon - Tames cruise was full for the day and could not use that ticket
Guide was very experienced and informative, and she worked well with the driver (who was also very good). Good balance of driving and walking/free time.
David was an excellent guide. He looked out for the people in the tour and gave good advice on where to go at end of tour. His talks were very informative. We enjoyed the tour very much.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted David’s knowledge, helpful advice, and care made your tour so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your lovely words!
EvanEvansTour Team
If you are taking the City Cruise ferry on the river to get to the London Eye, it will take you more than two hours. We had tickets for the London Eye and missed getting on due to not being informed by our tour guide as to how long it takes to get over 100 passengers on and off the ferry.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Guest,
We’re sorry to hear that the ferry journey and lack of information affected your visit to the London Eye, resulting in you missing your allocated time. We understand how disappointing this must have been and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback will be shared with our team for review.
Kind regards,
EvanEvansTours Team
I was left behind at one stop. Not only was I not able to finish the tour but No attempt to contact me or return my property on board including my passport. When Viator tried to contact them.. NO ANSWER!! Avoid this horrible and incompetent company!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Guest,
We are truly sorry to hear about your experience and sincerely apologize for the distress and inconvenience caused. We understand how serious and concerning it would be to be left behind, particularly when personal belongings, including your passport, remained on board.
We also regret that you felt unable to reach our team when assistance was needed. This is not the experience we want any guest to have, and we take your concerns very seriously.
We would appreciate the opportunity to investigate what happened and assist with the recovery of your belongings. Please contact our team directly with your booking details so we can look into this matter as a priority.
EvanEvanstours Team
David the Tour Guide was so knowledgeable and very attentive to the tour group. Highly recommend taking his tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that David’s knowledge and attentiveness helped make your tour such an enjoyable experience.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with David. Thank you for recommending his tour and for choosing Evan Evans Tours. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon!
Evan Evans Tours Team
Wish the the taxi got there. The confusion made us late.
The support person was not understandable or helpful.
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Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear guest,
We’re very sorry to hear about the confusion with the taxi and that this caused you to be late. We understand how stressful it can be when transportation arrangements don’t go as expected, particularly when you’re trying to make it to a scheduled tour.
We also sincerely apologise that the support you received was not clear or helpful. Our guests should feel supported and have clear information when they need assistance, and we regret that this was not your experience.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’ll share your feedback with the relevant team so we can review how these situations are handled and improve our communication.
EvanEvansTours Team
a good overview if it’s a first trip to London but only if the weather is favorable as seeing the points of interest through a misty window defeats the purpose.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you found the tour a good introduction to London. We completely understand that the weather can make a big difference, especially when it comes to enjoying the views and landmarks. We hope you’ll have the chance to experience the tour again on a brighter day!
Our guide was Sandra and it was obvious she enjoys her job. She was knowledgeable and her humor was wonderful. This was my first time to the UK and I learned a lot from Sandra.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Sandra.
It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed her knowledge and sense of humour, and that she helped make your first visit to the UK so enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Sandra.
We hope to welcome you again on your next visit!
Kind Regards,
Evan Evans Team
Great tour. Would avoid the tour guide Ursula. She was incredibly judgemental with snide remarks throughout. Difficult to engage with. Probably time to retire.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall, but we’re sorry to hear that your experience with Ursula did not meet your expectations.
We take comments about our guides seriously and appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns. We’ll pass your feedback on to the relevant team for review.
Kind Regards,
Evan Evans Team
First half good tour and talk. After lunch continues with walk and talk of St Paul's and Tower of London
Very informative & educational with David as our guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the tour sites.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that David’s knowledge and passion for history made the tour informative and educational. We hope to welcome you again!
EvanEvansTours Team
Went with a friend and we weren’t pleased with the tour. The tour guide didn’t give much commentary and would repeat herself. Didn’t feel we had enough time in each place we stopped at. At the end we were looking forward to the London eye but apparently didn’t have tickets for it even though we thought we purchased them with the tour. The views were nice and so was the tour guide but overall disappointed.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the tour did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the commentary, time at each stop, and your understanding of the London Eye tickets. We appreciate your comments and will share them with our team to help improve the experience.
EvanEvansTours Team
We were highly disappointed. Although the tour was interesting, we paid for the London in a day tour with the eye option and the Evans and Evans Tour company representative said Viator didn’t pay them for that extra option. Thus they refused to give us the ticket for the Eye Ferris wheel and said we needed to contact Viator. We did but received no resolution. We were not the only ones that had this problem. Additionally, the Thames cruise operator cancelled two of the prior cruises that afternoon and we had to wait over an hour before going on a very crowded vessel.
Viator’s response to our request for the refund of the Eye Ferris wheel option was a denial of a refund because the tour operator wouldn’t refund the money. But the tour company said they were not paid. So, something is askew. I have had to dispute the charge with my credit card company.
So, despite high recommendations for this tour from friends, we say tourists beware.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are truly sorry that your experience was so disappointing, particularly regarding the London Eye option and the conflicting information you received about the payment and refund.
We completely understand your frustration at being unable to use an option you had paid for and then being directed between the tour operator and Viator without receiving a satisfactory resolution. We also sincerely regret the inconvenience caused by the cancelled Thames cruises and the lengthy wait for a crowded vessel.
We take your comments very seriously, especially as you mentioned that other guests experienced the same issue. We will share your feedback with the relevant teams so the circumstances surrounding the London Eye option, communication, and booking arrangements can be carefully reviewed.
We genuinely regret that the tour did not live up to the recommendations you had received from friends, and we apologise for the frustration this caused.
Warm regards,
Evanevanstours team
Some casual walking but mostly in air conditioned bus. Ursula our guide was informative, knowledgeable and cordial. Would recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the balance of casual walking and relaxing on the air-conditioned bus.
It’s wonderful to know that Ursula was informative, knowledgeable, and cordial throughout the tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to share your kind words with her.
Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again on another memorable tour!
Warm regards,
Evanevanstours team
Tour guide was not as expected. We travel and take a lot of tours. Our expectation is that the guide will provide educational, and interesting information, etc. Our guide didn't tell us anything when we went to the changing of the guards in london, and very little when we went to other sites. Her primary information was about how expensive London was and how much the houses cost. We would have gotten more information just taking the Hop On Hop Off bus. I do not recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations.
We understand that you were looking for an informative and engaging experience, with interesting historical and cultural insights throughout the tour. We’re particularly sorry to hear that you felt there was not enough explanation at the Changing of the Guard and other key sites, and that the commentary did not focus on the information you expected.
Your feedback is important to us, and we will share your comments with our team as we continually work to improve the quality and consistency of our tours and guide service.
We sincerely regret that we did not provide the experience you were hoping for, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Warm regards,
Evanevanstours team
If you only have a couple days in London, this all day tour is a perfect way to see all of London at a highlight level with many photo ops. It lives up to its name, "London in a Day". The tour guide, Saundra, shared a running commentary throughout the tour with many historical facts and interesting stories. She spoke in English then repeated in Spanish, very impressed with her knowledge and intellect. Mickey, our driver, was superb maneuvering the big comfortable Mercedes Benz bus through the streets of London.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear guest,
Thank you very much for your fantastic and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our “London in a Day” tour and found it a great way to experience the highlights of London, especially when time is limited.
It’s wonderful to know that Saundra’s historical knowledge, interesting stories and bilingual commentary in English and Spanish added so much to your experience. We’re also thrilled to hear that Mickey provided a comfortable and professional journey while navigating the streets of London with such skill.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with both Saundra and Mickey. Thank you for choosing Evan Evans Tours and for your wonderful recommendation!
Kind regards,
Evan Evans Tours Team
Changing of guards is not included in every tour. Should be on the itinerary description before booking. Only came out on the ticket after paying that it was on certain days
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share this important feedback. We understand how frustrating it can be to discover after booking that the Changing of the Guard is only included on specific days. You’re absolutely right that this detail should be clear before purchase, not only once the ticket is issued.
Your comment helps highlight where the itinerary description can be improved so guests know exactly what to expect. We’ll make sure this is passed along to the team for review.
If you’d like to talk more about the itinerary details or share anything else about your tour experience, I’m here to help.
Warm regards,
evanevanstours team
Our family of 5 throughly enjoyed our tour! Fun, easy walking, wonderful views!! We received great photo opportunities!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear guest,
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear your family of five thoroughly enjoyed the tour, with fun walks, wonderful views and plenty of great photo opportunities. We truly appreciate your kind words.
Warm regards,
evanevanstours team
We were able to view several tourists spots in London. The guide was not personable, although she was bilingual. Everything was described in both English and Spanish. She walked ahead of everyone and was hard to follow. She was upset when we asked questions that she apparently answered prior to certain people.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you were able to visit several of London’s notable sights during your tour.
We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not fully meet your expectations regarding the guiding style and group interaction. We appreciate your comments about the pace of the walking tour, communication and handling of questions, and we will share this feedback with the relevant team to help us continue improving our guest experience.
Thank you again for choosing Evan Evans, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans Team
Great tour, led by a fantastic guide named Norma. I would rate this higher had the ending not been a disaster.. Norma was funny, and guided us on the bus tour with funny banter about the city. Told us all about the sites. After the changing of the guard we happened to be there when the Kings motorcade passed thru! was amazing.
Our guide left us before the Tower of London. She gave us directions and times for the River cruise and London Eye. We arrived at the cruise 15 min before departure, after 30 minutes the operators said that our tickets were not good for that cruise and would have to wait. We had to make a decision, stay and miss The Eye, or go. Having a 9 year old that was looking toward the Eye, we decided to leave. Subways were down, so we needed to take a $95 Uber back to the Eye attraction. It was an unacceptable unfortunate end to the trip.
I've reached out to both the tour and Viator for some sort of compensation but was told by both that I'm out of luck
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