Full Day London Private Tour with Admissions to Iconic Landmarks

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Buckingham Palace

• Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch
• While visiting Buckingham Palace you will also get the opportunity to watch the changing of the guards.
• Watching the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, or along the parade route, is free of charge and no tickets or booking is required.

Westminster Abbey

• Westminster Abbey is one of the most important Gothic Catholic buildings in the whole of England. Since 1066, it has been the official coronation church and the final resting place of many significant individuals and monarchs in Britain’s history. Aside from being a place of worship, the abbey has become a treasure chest of artefacts, attracting thousands of visitors every single day.
• Although it is named Westminster Abbey, the church isn’t officially an abbey. It falls into the category of ‘Royal Peculiar’ because instead of belonging to the Church of England, it belongs to the Sovereign. Its official name is the Collegiate Church of St. Peter. However, in its early days, it was used by Benedictine monks as a monastery, hence the name Westminster Abbey. This nickname has stuck around to this day.
• Resting place for more than 3500 people.

Palace of Westminster

• Built to impress. The Hall was built in 1097 under William II (Rufus), the son of William the Conqueror, and was completed two years later. He had conceived the project to impress his new subjects with his power and the majesty of his authority.
• The Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Informally known as the Houses of Parliament.
• The first royal palace constructed on the site dated from the 11th century, and Westminster became the primary residence of the Kings of England until fire destroyed the royal apartments in 1512.

Big Ben

• The tower was designed by the English architect Augustus Pugin and completed in 1859. Literally towering at a height of 96 meters, Big Ben features 334 steps for those willing to take the challenge of climbing from the ground floor to the belfry.
• Big Ben was constructed in a neo-Gothic style to serve as the standard clock of the city.

St. Paul's Cathedral

• Beyond its architectural landmark status, St. Paul's Cathedral serves as the Anglican Episcopal see in London and thus has figured prominently in many major cultural and religious events, from the funerals of Lord Nelson and Winston Churchill to the marriage of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer.
• The present building is a domed church of great openness designed in a restrained style that combines elements of Neoclassical, Gothic, and Baroque architecture.
• Highlights of a visit to St Paul's Cathedral include climbing the 528 steps to the top of the dome to admire the panoramic view of London, discovering the extraordinary acoustics of the Whispering Gallery and visiting the many crypts and chapels.

Tower of London

• If you're visiting London, we think that a visit to the Tower of London is a must. This is home to one of the oldest intact buildings in London, and has seen a huge amount of history.
• The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle.
• Your Tower of London admission ticket includes the Crown Jewels, the ravens, the public outside areas of the Tower of London, Tower Green, White Tower, including Line of Kings, and Armoury in Action, Medieval Palace,

The King's Gallery

While there is no permanent collection at The Queen's Gallery, its rotating exhibitions spotlight different priceless treasures and artworks held by the Royal Collection “in trust for the nation.” This means that it's worth making repeat trips, as you'll have the chance to see new masterpieces on each visit.