The Tower of London: Small Group Tour with Local Expert Guide
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289 Ratings
Greater London
Join our small group tour of the Tower of London with our local expert guide, James Hart. Discover the fascinating history and stories behind this iconic landmark.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tower of London - Palace, fortress, prison and royal residence this amazing UNESCO World Heritage site is an essential part of any visit to London.
    You will hear stories covering 900 years of history and see the Royal Armouries, the Crown Jewels, the Coronation Regalia and the homes of the famous
    Beefeaters
    who live within the Tower’s confines.
What's Included
  • All entrance fees included
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Your tour conductor, James Hart, has been leading expeditions for over two decades. Being a certified “Blue Badge” tour guide of London, he possesses an extensive understanding of the Tower of London. He will enrich your visit with numerous tales of its renowned inhabitants and its ferocious past. Whether you’re a family, an individual, a student, or a professional, James customizes the tour to accommodate all your desires and anticipations.

Location
Sundial at the Tower Hill
Tower Hill
The Sundial is located outside the exit from Tower Hill Underground Station and Citizen M Hotel. James is wearing photo ID. He will have your tickets . Clients arriving on weekdays from Westminster/Kensington should allow 45 minute journey time. Please arrive ten minutes before the tour begins.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Renee_f
Apr 19, 2024
Great 3-hour tour of the Tower of London! - Our tour with James was thorough and entertaining! We booked this small group tour and were able to skip the line at the gate. He was a wonderful guide and answered every question we had!
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Stacey_j
Apr 17, 2024
The best tour guide you’ll ever meet - James was the most amazing tour guide, his story telling of the history of the Tower of London was so engaging, he is so very knowledgeable about the tower and so much more plus he is quite the local celebrity. We discovered a whole lot more about the Tower of London from James than we had ever expected. It was one of the best experiences we had in our trip to London. We also finally got to meet a true English Gentleman. Thank you James, you made our trip something to remember.
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John_m
Apr 16, 2024
Tour of the Tower with James - James was a wonderful tour guide and was very knowledgeable. He was able to rattle off facts about the history of the tower as well as its inhabitants and has a fantastic rapport with the current Yoeman Warders. Would happily take another tour with James in the future. Thanks for everything.
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Amber_k
Apr 14, 2024
Fantastic tour with James!! - We adored our time with James! We could not have had a more knowledgeable or witty guide. England is lucky we didn’t steal him away to America! Highly recommend, especially if you are a history buff
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Carol_l
Apr 12, 2024
Do not miss this tour! - Excellent tour! The guide was very nice, knowledgeable and approachable. He was extremely informative which really added to our enjoyment! He also pointed out things that we would have missed, like the password hand and one of the Cullinan diamonds. I really recommend this tour!
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Kelli_h
Apr 8, 2024
James is the best! - James was a superb tour guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable, funny, helpful, and considerate. He also knew to project his voice which was important on a windy day. He knows the tower like the back of his hand and you can tell he's well liked amongst those that work thereas multiple beef eaters said hi and shook his hand. I highly recommend this tour!
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Greg_n
Apr 4, 2024
Great family tour - James was our guide and we were pleasantly surprised to have booked a small guide tour for our family of 3. He kept us all engaged and informed about the tower. The tower was very busy that day but kept us together and moving along the tour. He was very knowledgable and was very easy to talk with when we had questions.
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Melissa_b
Mar 28, 2024
Tower of London must do - James was absolutely amazing. His wealth of knowledge and story telling is terrific. Thank you for an amazing tour!
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Todd_a
Mar 23, 2024
Fun and insightful, with Mr. Britain as your guide! - What a wonderful day touring The Tower! Our guide, James, embodied all things British and was insightful, informative and witty. With young kids in tow, we worried slightly for the length of the tour, but James kept it just right. If you're looking for an insiders guide to the touring the Tower of London, look no further!
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Meredithdejesus
Mar 23, 2024
Excellent guide - the highlight of our trip. - James is an incredible guide. We have taken many private and semi private tours over the years throughout Europe and James is the standout for sure. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable but he is an absolute pleasure to spend time with. Don’t think about it, just book. You won’t find better!
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