--- site: London Drum url: https://londondrum.com/events/?p=48926 canonical: https://londondrum.com/events/?p=48926 title: "London in a Day with Tower, Westminster & River Cruise" description: "Make the most of your day in London with a tour of the capital's most famous sights" author: London Drum updated: 2026-10-21 clipped: 2026-11-15 --- # London In A Day - Westminster Abbey, Tower of London & River Cruise ![London in a Day with Tower, Westminster & River Cruise](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/london-in-a-day-tower-of-london-westminster-abbey-river-cruise.webp)
## Useful things to know before your visit Meeting point: [Parliament Square](https://londondrum.com/attractions/parliament-square.php), Westminster SW1A ### What are the dates and times? 10th October 2026 to [30th December 2027](https://londondrum.com/events/?m=30-december) · 9 AM to 5 PM (Mon-Sat) ### How much do the tickets cost? Prices start from £95 ### Which buses go to Parliament Square? Bus routes 11, 24, 148 and 211 all stop close by ### Which is the closest train station? The nearest station is [Westminster](https://londondrum.com/transport/trains.php?station=westminster), which connects with the Circle, District and Jubilee lines. It only takes a minute to walk to Parliament Square ### Which other attractions are nearby? These attractions are all within 15 minutes walk of Parliament Square: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Churchill War Rooms, Houses of Parliament, Jewel Tower, Downing Street, Banqueting House, Horse Guards, Household Cavalry Museum, St. James's Park, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, London Eye, London Dungeon, Guards' Museum and Benjamin Franklin House If you've only got [one day in London](https://londondrum.com/planner/one-day-itinerary.php) then you won't have any time to waste... so how about a guided tour around some of the best landmarks and attractions? ## Big Ben, Parliament & Westminster Abbey ![Big Ben across the other side of Parliament Square](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/big-ben-parliament-sq.webp) _Big Ben across the other side of Parliament Square_ After meeting your friendly guide by the Churchill statue in [Parliament Square](https://londondrum.com/attractions/parliament-square.php), and picking up some headphones so you'll have no trouble hearing her commentary, you'll take some photos of [Big Ben](https://londondrum.com/attractions/big-ben.php) and [Parliament](https://londondrum.com/attractions/houses-of-parliament.php) before entering [Westminster Abbey](https://londondrum.com/attractions/westminster-abbey.php) (entry fee is included in the cost). ![The Great North Door at Westminster Abbey](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/north-door-westminster-abbey.webp) _The Great North Door at Westminster Abbey_ You'll then spend 90 minutes admiring the Coronation Chair, Poets Corner and the tombs of Isaac Newton and famous monarchs like Henry V and Elizabeth I. ## Buckingham Palace & Changing the Guard ![Buckingham Palace](https://londondrum.com/i/att/buckingham-palace.webp) _Buckingham Palace_ A short walk across [St. James's Park](https://londondrum.com/attractions/st-jamess-park.php) will take you to [Buckingham Palace](https://londondrum.com/attractions/buckingham-palace.php) to see the official residence of His Majesty King Charles III. ![Soldiers marching to the Mall from St. James's Palace](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/soldiers-st-james.webp) _Soldiers marching to the Mall from St. James's Palace_ If [Changing the Guard](https://londondrum.com/events/?p=18995) happens to be taking place that day (usually every Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun) then your guide will take you over to [St. James's Palace](https://londondrum.com/attractions/st-jamess-palace.php) to get a better view of the soldiers away from the crowds. ## Horse Guards Parade & Trafalgar Square ![Changing the Guard ceremomy at Horse Guards Parade](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/changing-the-guard-horse-guards.webp) _Changing the Guard ceremomy at Horse Guards Parade_ If Changing the Guard isn't taking place then you'll see a [similar ceremony](https://londondrum.com/events/?p=15787) on [Horse Guards Parade](https://londondrum.com/attractions/horse-guards.php) instead, and stop to take some some photos of the Household Cavalry in their sentry boxes. ![Mounted sentry box at Horse Guards](https://londondrum.com/i/att/horse-guards-sentry-box.webp) _Mounted sentry box at Horse Guards_ You'll then continue down Whitehall to [Trafalgar Square](https://londondrum.com/attractions/trafalgar-square.php) to see [Nelson's Column](https://londondrum.com/attractions/nelsons-column.php) and grab some lunch. ![The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/trafalgar-square-national-gallery.webp) _The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square_ ## Sightseeing cruise to Tower Bridge Reconvening after lunch, your guide will take you on a sightseeing cruise down the Thames to [Tower Bridge](https://londondrum.com/attractions/tower-bridge.php), complete with some amusing onboard commentary pointing out all the famous landmarks. ![Passing The Shard on the sightseeing cruise](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/river-sightseeing-cruise.webp) _Passing The Shard on the sightseeing cruise_ During the 30 minute ride you'll see sights like [Shakespeare's Globe](https://londondrum.com/attractions/globe-theatre.php), [St. Paul's Cathedral](https://londondrum.com/attractions/st-pauls-cathedral.php), [HMS Belfast](https://londondrum.com/attractions/hms-belfast.php) and [The Shard](https://londondrum.com/attractions/shard.php). ## Tower of London & The Crown Jewels ![Entering the Tower of London with the White Tower behind](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/entering-tower-of-london.webp) _Entering the Tower of London with the White Tower behind_ After disembarking at Tower Bridge you'll enter the [Tower of London](https://londondrum.com/attractions/tower-of-london.php) - the 1,000-year-old fortress built by William the Conqueror (entry fee is included in the cost), where you'll have plenty of time to explore historic sights like the White Tower, Traitor's Gate, Anne Boleyn's execution site on Tower Green, and the spectacular Crown Jewels. I've ranked the Tower of London as ★8 in [my must-do list for London](https://londondrum.com/planner/top-25-ultimate-bucket-list.php)