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Early Access Tower of London Tour with Opening Ceremony & Cruise

4.7

182 Ratings

Greater London

Experience the Tower of London like never before with early access, skip-the-line entry, and a VIP tour. Witness the opening ceremony, explore the highlights, and marvel at the Crown Jewels. Plus, enjoy a one-way pass for a sightseeing river cruise.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Tower of London - Begin your VIP-level experience by witnessing the Opening Ceremony, a storied military ritual that officially opens one of the most famous monuments in London.
Jewel House - After a quick introduction from the Yeoman Warders who guard the palace, you’ll stroll straight into the Jewel House and be among the first people to see the Crown Jewels. There are no crowds, so after you guide tells you what to look out for, you can take your time and soak in one of the most dazzling collections of riches in the world.
Tower of London - Stroll along the famous Tower Walls, peek inside the refurbished bedroom of Edward I, and say hello to the tower’s resident ravens. Your experience ends on a high note as you step into the White Tower for a full tour of a refurbished medieval castle. Before parting ways, you’ll receive access to a boat pass for a flexible one-way trip on the best sightseeing river cruises in London. Choose the day and time of your trip and depart from either Tower, London Eye, Westminster, or Greenwich piers.

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
First entrance ticket for Jewel House
Flexible one-way ticket for London river cruise
First entrance ticket for Tower of London
Expertly guided walking tour

What's Not Included

Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
Gratuities

Additional Information

Kick off your exclusive tour with early, priority entry, and witness the tower’s historic opening ceremony. Journey through the landmark’s key attractions in the comfort of a small group. Be among the initial guests to set foot in the Tower of London’s globally renowned Jewel House, home to the magnificent Crown Jewels. Wrap up the day with a versatile one-way ticket for London’s premier sightseeing river cruise.

Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to London government guidelines for the most up to date information

Location

50 Lower Thames St

Lower Thames Street

This tour meets in front of the Tower of London shop, opposite the entrance to the Tower of London. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.7

(182 Ratings)

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Jodi_m

Apr 14, 2024

Early Access is the way to go - It was great being able to get into the Tower before everyone else and learn and see the opening ceremony up close. It was also nice to be one of the first groups to get in to see the Crown Jewels. So impressive!

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Mikeandlaura_s

Mar 31, 2024

Early access Tower of London Tour - Great tour guide with loads of knowledge and good humor. Getting in early to see the opening and early access to the Crown Jewels were definitely worth it on a crowded bank holiday weekend.

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Adam_w

Mar 27, 2024

Great tour - Great tour. Don’t use the address for the meetup. Just put the Tower of London gift shop in your map app and go there. This tour works great because you get in early to see the opening ceremony (there was only one other group in with us). Then you move to the Crown Jewels - once open all tourists start entering and it can fill up fast - the tour guide here gets you a head start. Very informative for over 3 hours by the guide. You get a boat ticket as well. Check the City Cruises website for how you can use it. Tour is well worth the money.

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Scott_s

Mar 25, 2024

Fantastic booking. Would... - Fantastic booking. Would recommend to anyone wanting to tour the Tower of London. Our tour guide was fantastic. The Tower Tour was very detailed and the river boat back to Westminster was a very good way to see the city.

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David_w

Mar 20, 2024

Amazing - James was amazing. He showed us so many incredible things and had so many intriguing stories to share.

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Tsw5326

Mar 6, 2024

A must do when visiting London - We enjoyed the opening ceremony and early access to the Jewels. The Beefeater was very entertaining and informative, we loved the pomp and circumstance of the opening ceremony. Our guide was very informative and answered all our questions. Be aware while the tour itself is about 4 hours, you can easily spend an entire day at the Tower of London. This is a must do tour when visiting London.

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Chuck_h

Mar 5, 2024

Guy was great! Excellent way to see Tower of London. - We were looking for early admission to the Tower of London. We got that and a whole lot more. Guy guided us through the experience with memorable stories. We also enjoyed the bonus boat ride to Greenwich.

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David_m

Jan 21, 2024

My tour guide Nigel was... - My tour guide Nigel was awesome. Very personable and knowledgeable. 10/10 would do it again. His sense of humor was spot on and the early Tower tour had the group out in front of the crowds.

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Shannon_g

Apr 21, 2024

Our tour guide Aaron, was... - Our tour guide Aaron, was great. The content of the tour, not so much. Maybe I’m just not into history, but all the talk of kings and queens was too much for me. Loved the early access to the tower and the Crown Jewels

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Dana_h