Guided Tours

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

Aerial view of the Tower of London with surrounding walls and greenery.

Entrance to the historic Tower of London, early morning tour setting.

Crown Jewels on display at the Tower of London exhibition.

Tower of London exterior with visitors, part of early access guided tour.

Duration

1 hr 15 min - 3 hr

Open today

9:00am - 5:30pm

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Guided tour

4.4/5

(726)

Casey-lynn

Dec 2025

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Tracy was really knowledgeable and very engaging. We really enjoyed this tour. I am so glad we went to the Tower of London. We were guided by Tracy for a couple hours before we were released to enjoy the tower on our own. The Crown Jewels are amazing to see. For history buffs like me it was a dream come true. This a great tour.

Gary

Nov 2025

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Beefeater Jimmy and guide prior were both great and entertaining as well as informative. Was a great experience for wife and myself. Only thing is that the tour did not mention it is a beginning and after tour it was easily 2-3 more hours of things to see after the Beefeater finished. Still a great experience!

Steve

Feb 2026

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Great informative experience and definitely worth the. Money! If you in enjoy your history this one is a must. Over a thousand years of it and some great stories told by the Beefeaters. Genuinely great day out for the kids as well.

Philip

Feb 2026

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I have debated this tour many times before on different trips. It was great. We (2 Adults + 16yr + 12yr old) got the early access with a Beefeater tour. Amazing. Highly recommended. We loved it.

Mariejose

Feb 2026

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A lovely visit in the sunshine. The crown jewels are amazing, especially with no lines at this time of year. Henry VIII's armor is impressive.

Alan

Dec 2025

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Absolutely wonderful guide (Anne) who was personable, knowledgeable, and very fun. Totally made the experience worthwhile! Thank you, Anne!

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Tower of London and maximise your time exploring this historic fortress, from Traitor’s Gate and the Bloody Tower to Tower Green.

Join an expert English-speaking guide on a small-group tour through the Tower’s most legendary sites, with plenty of time for questions and interaction.

Get up close to the world-famous Crown Jewels, a dazzling collection of ceremonial regalia that includes crowns, orbs, and sceptres, symbolising centuries of royal tradition.

Let your guide transport you through time with gripping tales of royal plots, ill-fated prisoners, and daring escapes, unfolding right where they happened.

Begin your day with early access to the Tower, including the Opening Ceremony, a rare chance to meet a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater), or a flexible Thames River cruise.

Skip-the-line access to the Tower of London

Access to the Crown Jewels

Guided tour of the Tower of London

English-speaking guide

Additional paid upgrades:

Early access to the Tower of London

15-min private meet and greet with a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater)

Access to the Opening Ceremony

Flexible Thames River cruise

Small group of max. 20 guests

Gratuities

Hotel transfers

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

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What our guests say
Mariejose
Feb 2026
Verified booking
A lovely visit in the sunshine. The crown jewels are amazing, especially with no lines at this time of year. Henry VIII's armor is impressive.
Yvonne
Feb 2026
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There was quite a gab between my expectation and final outcome. I expected to be one of the first in the tower, as highlighted as EARLY access. This Was not the case. The - actually quite nice - guide did a 30min talk outside the Tower. when we were at the entry, many other were also entering with common Tickets. We were than 'handed over" to the Beefeater. But our quite big group (gestimate around 24), was even further enhanced by foreigners which just joined. And some of them were pretty ignorant, we had to stop a few times to clear up the group again. It was really difficult for the kids - as they clearly should have been in the first row. Which the core group kind of did, as we had quite a few elder kids. After another , estimate 20min with the Beefeater ,- we were left by ourselves to walk around. Hence, we were also queuing to see the crown jewels like anybody else. And taking a picture with a Beefeater would have been also feasible w/o the tour We weren't recognized , the did story telling etc for free if you ask the question. Also, a few tourist guide are also inside the tower awaiting customers. All in all.. I felt this was a tourist nap. And remember it is double the entrance price.
Steve
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Great informative experience and definitely worth the. Money! If you in enjoy your history this one is a must. Over a thousand years of it and some great stories told by the Beefeaters. Genuinely great day out for the kids as well.
Philip
Feb 2026
Verified booking
I have debated this tour many times before on different trips. It was great. We (2 Adults + 16yr + 12yr old) got the early access with a Beefeater tour. Amazing. Highly recommended. We loved it.
Federico
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Excellent organization and top guide

Unlock 1,000 years of royal history with a guided tour of the Tower of London, plus skip-the-line entry and access to the Crown Jewels.

Getting started

Meet your expert English-speaking guide at the designated meeting point. After introductions, you'll breeze past the standard entry lines with your skip-the-line ticket and head into one of Britain’s most storied landmarks for an immersive, small-group tour.

What to expect

Tower of London

Once inside, delve deep into the Tower’s dramatic roles throughout history, from gruesome executions to royal ceremonies and infamous betrayals. Your guide will bring centuries of intrigue to life through gripping stories and expert insights, making sure you don't miss key highlights.

Features:

Crown Jewels: Enjoy priority entrance to the Jewel House. Inside, marvel at the dazzling collection of crowns, ceremonial swords, and orbs used in royal coronations and state functions.

White Tower: Step inside the historic heart of the Tower, built by William the Conqueror in 1078, and see rare arms and armour exhibits.

Traitor’s Gate: Stand at the same water gate once used to bring prisoners, including Anne Boleyn, into the Tower.

Bloody Tower: Uncover the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, one of England’s most haunting unsolved cases.

Tower Green: Reflect at the historic execution site of queens like Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard.

Beefeater’s quarters: Glimpse the everyday life of the iconic Warders, the Tower’s traditional ceremonial guards.

Extras

Early-morning access and Opening Ceremony: Arrive early to observe a time-honoured tradition as the Beefeaters formally unlock the Tower gates in an exclusive morning ritual.

Beefeater meet & greet: Participate in a small group meet & greet session with one of the Yeoman Warders and get personal insights from those who live and serve inside the Tower.

Thames River cruise: Extend your journey through history with a flexible sightseeing cruise along the River Thames, on any day, offering views of London’s landmarks from the water.

Tower of London

Monday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 3:30pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 3:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 3:30pm
Thursday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 3:30pm
Friday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 3:30pm
Saturday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 3:30pm
Sunday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 3:30pm

What’s not allowed

Photography is allowed in most areas, except the Jewel House and the Chapel of St. John.

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.

Complimentary adult carer/companion tickets can be obtained on the day of your visit upon presentation of proof of supporting documents (such as a Blue Badge, Freedom Pass, DLA letter or PIP letter) at the Ticket Office.

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 ticket is valid for one entry only. No re-entry is permitted.

Some Beefeater meet and greets take place outside the King’s House, a restricted area normally off-limits to the public.

The guided portion of the tour lasts approximately 1.15 to 2.5 hours, after which you may explore the Tower at your own pace.

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.