London: Westminster Walk, Tower of London & Tower Bridge

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About this tour

Spend the day covering three big pieces of London on foot. A local guide leads a three-hour walk through Westminster, taking in Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Big Ben, and Parliament Square. From there you head to the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels, the Yeoman Warders, and the resident ravens, then on to Tower Bridge for its high-level glass walkways and the Victorian Engine Rooms. Entry tickets to both the Tower and the bridge are included, along with your guide.

Highlights

• See the Crown Jewels, the working regalia of the British monarchy
• Step inside the White Tower, William the Conqueror's original keep
• Hear the Yeoman Warders, the Beefeaters, tell the Tower's stories
• Pass Traitors' Gate, the river entrance used for incoming prisoners
• Spot the ravens, long said to safeguard the Tower and the realm
• Catch the bridge lifting for river traffic from the high walkways
• See the original steam engines in the Victorian Engine Rooms
• Look down through the glass-floored walkways over the Thames
• Trace how the bridge was built and still works via hands-on exhibits
• Walk with a local guide who knows the landmarks and the back streets
• Cover centuries of London history across one full day
• Follow a route through Westminster, from royal sights to Parliament
• See Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey on foot
• On select days, time the walk with the Changing of the Guard
• Glass floor panels let you watch the road and river directly below your feet
• Crossing the Thames since 1894, Tower Bridge still raises on a published schedule

Places You Will Visit

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• Tower Bridge London, England 2 tours & tickets
• Tower of London London, England 3 tours & tickets

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Good to Know: Tower Bridge and Tower of London Practical Info

At Tower Bridge you climb the towers by stairs or lift to reach the high-level walkways, built in the 1890s so people could cross while the road was raised. The walkways now have glass floor panels, so you can look straight down at the traffic and the Thames, with views out toward the Tower of London, the Shard, and the Houses of Parliament. The route then drops down to the Victorian Engine Rooms, where the original steam engines and hydraulic machinery that once lifted the roadway are on display alongside exhibits on how the bridge was built and how it still works. The bridge lifts regularly for river traffic, and the times are published in advance, so it is worth checking the schedule if you want to catch a lift in action.

Tower Bridge is open daily, roughly 09:30 to 18:00 with last entry around 17:00, though hours shift by season and for special events, so confirm on the official site before you go. The bridge sits at Tower Bridge Rd, London SE1 2UP. The closest Underground station is Tower Hill on the Circle and District lines, and buses 100, 343, and RV1 stop nearby. Expect a security check on entry, and wear comfortable shoes, since both this stop and the Tower of London involve a lot of walking, some of it outdoors.

Available Days / Times

• Monday : 10:00
• Tuesday : 10:00
• Wednesday : 10:00
• Thursday : 10:00
• Friday : 10:00
• Saturday : 10:00
• Sunday : 10:00

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026