Guided Tours

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

Duration

1 hr 15 mins - 3 hrs

Open today

9:00am - 5:30pm

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Guided tour

4.5/5(767)

Gerhard H

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

A very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny guide shared interesting facts about the Tower of London and its surroundings. The style and depth of her explanations were simply fantastic. Inside the Tower itself, she introduced us to a Beefeater who, with a twinkle in his eye and a lively, easy-to-understand presentation, shared the history and stories of the Tower. Both guides were fantastic, captivating, and have made us eager to come back.

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.

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

Enjoy early or after-hours access to the Tower, the Opening Ceremony or the Ceremony of the Keys, a rare chance to meet a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater), or a flexible Thames River cruise.

Skip-the-line access to the Tower of London

Guided tour of the Tower of London

English-speaking guide

Additional paid upgrades:

Early access to the Tower of London

After-hours access to the Tower of London grounds

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

Access to the Crown Jewels

Access to the Opening Ceremony

Access to the Ceremony of the Keys

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
Gerhard H
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny guide shared interesting facts about the Tower of London and its surroundings. The style and depth of her explanations were simply fantastic. Inside the Tower itself, she introduced us to a Beefeater who, with a twinkle in his eye and a lively, easy-to-understand presentation, shared the history and stories of the Tower. Both guides were fantastic, captivating, and have made us eager to come back.
Justine B
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Much better than I expected. Great update on history and amazing artifacts to see.. our beef eater tour guide was informative with a sense of humour and the Crown Jewels was a must see..
Patrick A
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Our host/guide (Sophie) gave us a reassuring welcome. She was funny, entertaining and gave us a great insight on (parts of) the history of the Tower.. 👌
Jane M
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Great attraction with a storied past that reflects the history of the British Monarchy and Empire. Grounds are fantastic as are the Beefeaters!
Dan F
Family
Verified booking
Last week
The guide was fantastic. Great humor and very nice storytelling. Meeting the yeoman privately (2 groups) was also very nice.

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.

After-hours access and Ceremony of the Keys: Follow a Beefeater guide and explore the after-hours grounds, followed by the rare Ceremony of the Keys experience. (This experience focuses on the Tower’s outdoor areas and historic grounds, and does not include entry inside the buildings).

What’s not allowed

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

Photos aren’t allowed during the Ceremony of the Keys.

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.

You’ll meet a tour host at the start of the experience, who will guide you to the Tower’s gates. There, you’ll be introduced to your Beefeater guide, who will lead you into the Tower of London after it has closed to the public.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.