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Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace & 24h Hop-On Hop-Off River Pass

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Explore London with the hop-on hop-off Thames river cruise you can join the boat tour at any of the four piers (located at Greenwich, the Tower of London, the London Eye, and Westminster), with open passage on all City Cruises sightseeing boats for a full day spent ex

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Highlights

  • Save when booking two top attractions together (savings reflected in cart)
  • Make the most of London's breath-taking riverside landmarks with a hop on hop off river pass
  • Experience two separate Changing of the Guards ceremonies (one with horses!) from four different vantage points
  • Visit St. James’s Park, and see Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace and Clarence House (home of Prince Charles) with insights from your local guide
  • Save 10%* on both tours by purchasing this package. Discounts reflected at checkout

Inclusions

Thames River Cruise

  • Hop-on hop-off river cruise of London

Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour

Essential Info

Attractions in this package can be booked for separate days

Thames River Cruise

  • Onboard concessions available including fully stocked bar and disabled toilet facilities
  • Wheelchair access (please double check with staff at the pier or with o
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Where to Meet

Departure Point/Entrance

Thames River Cruise Departure Points

  • Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH
  • London Eye (Waterloo) Pier, The Queen’s Walk, London, SE1 7PB
  • Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT
  • Greenwich Pier, King William Walk, London SE10 9HT

UPON ARRIVAL - When you arrive for your cruise, please walk straight down onto the pier where you will be greeted by our pier staff. Have your ticket ready to be then directed to your boarding point.

Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace

At the top of the steps of the Victoria Memorial, in front of Buckingham Palace.

Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time

Departure Time

Thames River Cruise

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Average cruising time from one pier to the other is 40mins except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier which is 10mins.

PLEASE NOTE: With the 24h hop-on hop-off ticket you can take your first trip at any time during the day and take as many trips as you like until the boats stop operating in the evening. When the boats resume operations on the next day you will then have until the same time to continue using the ticket. 

Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace

Departure time selected at check out.

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