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

Aerial view of the Tower of London with surrounding walls and greenery.
Tower of London entrance with stone archway and historic walls.
Crown Jewels on display at Tower of London exhibition.
Tower of London exterior with visitors, part of early access guided tour.

Duration

1 hr 15 min - 6 hr

Open today

09:00am - 05:30pm

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4.4/5

(637)

Julie Cavallero

Julie

Jul 2025
Verified booking
Arianna was a great tour guide. We enjoyed everything and every moment. She gave us a whole 2 hrs of information, history and laughter! plus we got to hear from the beefeater for 15 minutes. It was very interesting!! We loved our tour in every way !!
Richard Johnson

Richard

May 2025
Verified booking
Everything was perfect, but it could have been a failure because when we arrived at the starting point there was nothing that helped us find where to meet our guide. We asked several of the Tower people working there and they all said we had to get on the end of the extraordinary long line. By our own initiative we were lucky enough to find the guide group.
Tayla Afaga

Tayla

May 2025
Verified booking
The experience was fantastic. Getting the early access and seeing the gate opening and Crown Jewels without the crowds was unbelievable. Louisa is a fantastic guide who is both knowledgeable with spots of humor that made the experience even more enjoyable. Her wealth of knowledge was amazing and informative. Five stars to her!
    • 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 24 countries have loved this experience

    Viktoriia Syniak

    Viktoriia

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Everything was awesome. Highly recommend to go with a private guide.
    Ludwig Dittrich

    Ludwig

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Guide was very knowledgeable. Good knowledge of English history and the Tower in particular. Speaks clearly and understandably. No problems at all. We were very satisfied.
    Maja Worren Legernæs

    Maja

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Great tour guide, good information and we covered most of the entire Tower. Very well worth the money! A bit of a heads up, Headout shows the meeting place as in front of the souvenir shop, it is BEHIND the souvenir shop!!!
    Raymond Bellm

    Raymond

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    3/5
    Crown Jewels. It would have been better to see the White Tower instead of other less important towers. The tickets you sell are not accurately described. There is no skip the line at all. We joined to queue to get in. No special entry. And when inside zero priority. So it's a con. Guide ok but in my opinion the agenda is not well thought out.
    Julie Cavallero

    Julie

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Arianna was a great tour guide. We enjoyed everything and every moment. She gave us a whole 2 hrs of information, history and laughter! plus we got to hear from the beefeater for 15 minutes. It was very interesting!! We loved our tour in every way !!
  • 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

    Monday09:00am - 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
    Sunday09:00am - 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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