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Tower of London Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Aerial view of Tower of London with surrounding Thames River in London, England.
Beefeater greeting visitors at the Tower of London during an early morning guided tour.
Tower of London Crown Jewels exhibition with historic fortress backdrop
Tower of London Beefeater tour with Crown Jewels, Arsenal FC Emirates Stadium in background.

Duration

1 hr 15 mins - 6 hrs

Open today

10:00am - 05:30pm

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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    • Skip the ticket line and enjoy an exclusive 15-min meet and greet with a Beefeater for firsthand accounts into life at the Tower and a chance to ask questions.

    • Explore the Tower of London on an English or Spanish guided tour, uncovering its history, legends, and infamous former residents.

    • Navigate the Tower efficiently on a planned route, ensuring you don’t miss any of the key areas like the Traitor’s Gate, through which prisoners were brought.

    • After the tour, enjoy free time to wander the Medieval Palace, the site of the royal lodgings, and see the Crown Jewels at your own pace.

    • Upgrade your experience to see the Beefeater Opening Ceremony with early morning access or go on a Thames River Cruise after your Tower visit.

    • Skip-the-line entry to the Tower of London

    • Access to The Crown Jewels

    • Guided tour of the Tower of London

    • English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

    • Early-morning access to the Tower of London (as per option selected)

    • 15-min private meet & greet with a Beefeater (as per option selected)

    • Access to the Beefeater Opening Ceremony (as per option selected)

    • Thames River Cruise (as per option selected)

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United States, Australia, Germany and over 22 countries have loved this experience

    matthew monguillot

    Matthew

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    3/5
    Guide was great. Met at the assigned location with another family and then received a text from the tour handled(not guide) asking where we were. They eventually told us they were on the opposite side of the gift shop, not the location pictured in the app. Needless added stress and confusion that put my wife in a foul mood. I'll reiterate, the guide was knowledgeable and courteous. It was the communication through the company that was lacking
    Anne Saunders

    Anne

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Wonderful tour but book the first one of the day as it gets crowded fast. AJ was an amazing guide. Lots of stairs so be ready for a lot of walking and staircases.
    Timothy M Lawrence

    Timothy

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The tour was great! The guide was easy to find. When our plane was delayed by a day, we were able to rebook to another available tour. The tower was one of the best things we did while in London.
    Helen Richards

    Helen

    May, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Great tour guide , very knowledgeable. Made sure we saw all the important parts and advised us on the other parts to vivit after the tour .
    Stephanie  Hart

    Stephanie

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The meet up was very organized! We loved the special preview with the Beefeaters and really valued being the first into the crown jewel area. Our guide Richard was great and I loved being able to hear him speak with the headsets.
  • Skip the line for a guided Tower of London tour, including a Beefeater meet-and-greet and exclusive access to the Crown Jewels in just 2 hours.

    Getting started

    Meet your guide outside the Tower of London shop, directly across from the main entrance. After check-in, your guide will escort you past the ticket line and begin with a 15-min introduction and photo opportunity with a Beefeater.

    What to expect

    Tower of London

    Step inside this 1,000-year-old fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has served as a royal palace, prison, and treasury. Your expert guide will share stories of the Tower’s history, its infamous residents, and the traditions that still shape British royalty.

    Features:

    • Beefeater meet-and-greet: Enjoy an exclusive 15-min session with a Yeoman Warder, the ceremonial guardians of the Tower, for insights and photos.

    • Crown Jewels: Enter the Jewel House to view over 140 pieces of ceremonial regalia, including crowns and scepters adorned with more than 23,000 precious stones.

    • Historic highlights: Visit the Green Tower, site of royal executions, and the Traitors’ Gate, once the entry point for prisoners like Anne Boleyn.

    • Guided walk: Explore the Inner and Outer Wards, learning about the Tower’s ravens, legends, and architectural evolution.

    • Free exploration: After the tour, enjoy time to discover the White Tower and Medieval Palace at your own pace.

    Extras

    Upgrade your tickets to enjoy early morning access to the Tower of London and see the exclusive Beefeater Opening Ceremony. You can also upgrade to a Spanish-guided tour or go on a Thames River Cruise after your Tower visit.

  • Tower of London

    Monday10:00am - 05:30pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 05:30pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 05:30pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 05:30pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 05:30pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 05:30pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Sunday10:00am - 05:30pmlast entry 04:30pm
  • What's not allowed

    • Luggage, large bags, tripods, selfie sticks, and other photographic or recording equipment are not allowed in this experience.

    • Smoking, eating, and drinking are not allowed.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

    Additional information

    • The Crown Jewels are a working collection, and as a consequence, the display is subject to change without prior notice due to security reasons.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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