Gems of London - The City, Tower of London and River Cruise

Type of tour : Half day tour - Sightseeing tour
Departure location : 4 Fountain Square, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road or at one of the pick up points
Duration : Approx. 6 hours

Gems of London
St. Paul’s Cathedral and City of London
Uncover the history of our capital city, from the Great Fire in 1666 to the Blitz of 1940-1, as our tour takes you to the key locations where it all began. Take in the Bank of England as well as the residence of the Lord Mayor at Mansion House in the financial district. Visit the iconic London landmark of St. Paul’s Cathedral, completed in 1708 and witness Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. Exclusively available to Golden Tours clients and not normally open to the public, enter the Quire and marvel at the beautiful mosaics contained within its walls.

*On Sundays due to church services, there is no guiding inside the cathedral

The Tower of London and Crown Jewels
The Tower of London has enjoyed a chameleon existence during its 1000 year history, which has seen the famous landmark transformed from a royal palace to a prison, then a mint and even a zoo! Be dazzled by the Cullinan diamonds and the spectacular Kohi-i-Noor at the Crown Jewels.

Thames River Cruise
Take to the water on a luxury river cruise and enjoy a panoramic tour of the array of attractions which encompass London.

This tour will finish around 18:00.

Itinerary / Activity Schedule
- Panoramic tour of the City of London
- Entry to Tower of London
- See the famous Crown Jewels
- Entry to St. Paul's Cathedral with special access to the Quire
- Thames River Cruise

Includes
- Cruise
- Sightseeing tour
- Entrance fee

Excludes
- Meals and drinks (unless specified)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal Expense
- Optional Activity costs

Sundays in London
- Meeting the trooper at the Household Cavalry Museum is subject to guard change.