Early Access Tower of London Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Early access to the Tower of London
- Witness the traditional Opening Ceremony
- Explore the Crown Jewels
- Discover the history of the White Tower
- Learn about the Beefeaters' role
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of the Tower of London
- Witness the Opening Ceremony
- Explore the Crown Jewels and historic sites
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Welcome to your tour and one of the most iconic buildings in London. Discover the iconic sites on the outer walls such as Traitor’s Gate and Tower Hill with your guide before entering the complex to explore one of Britain’s most historic buildings at your own pace. You will see Britain’s most treasured royal artefacts, walk in the footsteps of Anne Boleyn, see the armour of Henry VIII, visit William the Conqueror’s White Tower and meet the ravens at your own pace.
You’re invited to the opening ceremony at the Tower of London, to be first in to explore the Crown Jewels, to join us on an adventure from the old City to the regal city of Westminster.
Enjoy a river boat ride on the river Thames. Learn about the landmarks from your guide as you pass: Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, St Paul's Cathedral, Southbank, London Bridge and so much more.
Welcome to Westminster. Marvel at Big Ben, a London icon and hear all about the centuries that took this majestic building from palace to centre of British democracy.
Dream of the last Anglo-Saxon king and a flagship of the Church of England, your guide will give you the lowdown on this most important of places.
The prime spot to get your photo with the mounted cavalry of the Queen’s Horse Guards and official entrance to Buckingham Palace itself. Visiting outside only.
Built on the site of an old leper hospital, did you know that St James’s Palace is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK? Take in this beauty, still the official royal residence today.
The most famous of King Charles III's palaces and housing a whopping 775 rooms, the stories attached to this icon have to be heard to be believed.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The Tower of London is a historic site; some areas may have limited accessibility.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing.
- Bring a valid ID for entry; tickets are non-transferable.
- Photography is allowed, but tripods and flash are prohibited.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs
- The total tour details includes the travel time.
Traveler reviews
We thought it was worth...
We thought it was worth the price to get in and watch the opening ceremony and also see the Crown Jewels before the queue got too long. Our guide gave us some great information before we got started. We did not do the full tour as we had already seen the other stops and decided to spend more time instead at the tower.
Highly recommend this tour!
This tour was well worth doing! Jeremy was knowledgeable, organized, timely, and had a lovely sense of humor. 4 hours covered just enough at each location to determine where we’d like to spend more time later. Highly recommend this tour!
Tower of London Tour
Our guide was fantastic. The history she shared, the stories, and lore made the Tower of London come to life for us . It was much more meaningful with our guide. Highly recommend to see the crown jewels without crowds and getting to meet and hear about a beefeaters life inside the tower .
2nd time visit just as good or even better.
Guide was amazing. Very affable and knowledgeable. Listened and was able to accommodate requests. This was our 2nd tour of this same type. It was better the 2nd even. Great group.
Tower of London & Walkabout London
I booked this for our 1 day in London and was unsure if I made the right choice but was quickly reassured upon meeting Jo. The tour group was managable and early entry was definately worth it. Jo was knowedgable and I learned a lot of interesting facts. I would highly recommend!