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Early Access Tower of London Opening Ceremony & Royal Westminster
4.9
25 Ratings
Greater London
Experience the exclusive Early Access Tower of London Opening Ceremony and explore the Crown Jewels without the crowds. Join us on a journey from the old City to the regal city of Westminster, discovering the story of London and its iconic landmarks.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tower of London - 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.
What's Included
- VIP early-access tickets to Tower of London
- Local English-speaking guide
- Thames River Boat Ride
- A guided walking tour of Royal Westminster
- Meet the Chief Beefeater for a private welcome to the Tower of London & Opening Ceremony
What's Not Included
- Food & drink
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
You’re cordially invited to the inaugural event at the Tower of London. Be the first to discover the stunning Crown Jewels and journey with us from the ancient cityscape to the majestic Westminster. Welcome to the most comprehensive Royal London experience.
Why follow the crowd when you can enjoy the privilege of early entry into the Tower of London? Witness the opening ceremony led by an esteemed Beefeater, and appreciate the Crown Jewels sans the multitude.
We propose to narrate to you the narrative of London, a saga of disparate cities where your exploration will span from regal adornments to confessions.
After an exclusive early access and a unique ceremony with the Beefeaters, you’ll traverse through the Tower. Ever since its establishment in the 11th century, it has been vigilantly overlooking the city and the River Thames.
Reconvene with your guide for a serene boat trip on the River Thames, disembarking in the royal vicinity of Westminster. Embark on a walking expedition among the illustrious landmarks that bedeck these streets, such as the Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and the Buckingham Palace.
- 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.
Location
Official Ticket Office, Tower of London
Tower Hill
The meeting point is at the Tower of London Ticket Office. The guide will be holding Urban Saunters sign. If you are traveling by taxi, tell the driver to drop you off on Petty Wales. Nearest Tube station: Tower Hill
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(25 Ratings)
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Michele_c
Jun 3, 2024
A Fun Early Morning Kickstart - Out tour leader Jo was wonderful. She really made an effort to fill in all the interesting details of wherever we were. Loved the local gossip! I would highly recommend this tour which allowed us to see the opening ceremony for the Tower, and then see the additional sights in an expeditious manner.
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Michael_c
May 31, 2024
Well Worth It - We had a great time our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we maximised our time. She knew a lot about the attractions and history but also gave great insight into current events.it
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Patty_s
May 25, 2024
Those guides know their history! - Getting in line early is truly worth it! Nathan our guide was thorough and he took us over to Buckingham palace as well pointing out may historical spots along the way. Wear good walking shoes and bring water if it will be warm
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Jennifer_b
May 3, 2024
Must Do! - The tour had so much packed into the few hours, loved the tower and then going on a walking tour to Buckingham Palace
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Patricia_m
Apr 3, 2024
A tour that included many London landmarks - This tour had a lot packed into it. If you’re looking to see Crown Jewels, you’ll be the first to see them with this tour. You’ll also have great photo spot f the Tower bridge before cruising down the Thames. We did not see the Changing of the Guard but caught the end of it as we made our way to Buckingham Palace. Nathan was our guide. He was knowledgeable and provided interesting facts during the tour. He kept our attending with his humorous tidbits.
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Sara_s
Apr 1, 2024
Great tour for our family! - Amazing tour, even in bad weather! Guide used tech to amplify voice, ensuring all could hear. Engaging & fun for the kids. Loved it!
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Johnpgarvin
Mar 12, 2024
A Very Worthwhile Educational Experience - Our early access tour of the Tower of London through Urban Saunters with Nathan as our guide was really terrific. Nathan clearly had a deep understanding of the many aspects of royals history. He definitely seems to enjoy it. We had true early access to the opening ceremony for the tower gates with a behind the scenes tutorial from one of the Beefeaters. Following the opening of the gates our group was one of the first to be able to enter the museum to see the Crown Jewels. The trip was enlightening and very educational and so fascinating. We would recommend this tour and highly recommend Nathan.
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Christine_s
Mar 12, 2024
tower bridge experience - this was probably the most enjoyable tour we have done on the london trip- our guide was Nathan, more than just knowledgeable. he presented things history in a very engaging and entertaining way. the trip also was wonderful that you could see the inside scoop of the opening ceremony, as well as the crown jewels before there were any crowds.
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724elinec
Feb 18, 2024
Visit notice - February 15, 2024
We were able to benefit from a personalized visit, because there were only two of us during this visit, we had a guide who spoke a few words of French, he explained to us very well the history of the city and the monuments that we were able to see. We were lucky enough to be the first two to enter the jewel room
Thank you for all the explanations and your efforts in French
It was a wonderful experience
Ps: we did visit Buckingham
thank you for all
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Aveshni_n
May 26, 2024
A nice overview - Not really seeing things before anyone else but it was nice overall. Learned a bit more about the area and an Uber river thames trip, interesting.
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