Tower of London: Crown Jewels and Medieval History

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: 24 hours
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

James Hart, your guide, has been leading tours for over twenty years. As a “Blue Badge” tourist guide in London, he possesses extensive knowledge of the Tower of London and will share numerous stories about its famous residents and its gruesome history. Visitors will explore the towers and rooms of the medieval palace, including the White Tower, where…

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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Beth_p
Jun 10, 2025
Great start for Tower of London! - Lots of history in a very compelling presentation. We were 4 adults and all found our guide excellent
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Debra_p
Jun 7, 2025
Our guide, Denisa, was... - Our guide, Denisa, was terrific. Our kids were engaged the entire time. We really enjoyed the entire tour especially seeing The Crown Jewels,
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Diane_g
Jun 1, 2025
It was a cool and rainy... - It was a cool and rainy day- perfect for exploring the Tower of London! Our guide James was very knowledgeable and made the experience even better!
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Marissa_p
May 29, 2025
Fabulous tour because of our amazing guide, Mr. James Hart - If we could give ten stars, we would. Mr. James Hart is a truly gifted tour guide- incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and humorous. As an added bonus, he is clearly much loved by the Beefeaters and guards as every single one of them stopped to greet him. Highly recommend this amazing experience. Really one of the most rewarding tours we’ve ever taken.
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Ralph_c
May 29, 2025
James was excellent! So... - James was excellent! So knowledgeable and made it such a memorable experience. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much!
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Kathy_n
May 28, 2025
Fantastic Tour with James of the Tower of London! - James was an incredible guide at the Tower of London—extremely knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. He made the history come alive with his engaging storytelling and answered every question with enthusiasm. Plus, he was very well dressed, adding a touch of class to the experience. Highly recommended!
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Suhlich
May 25, 2025
Excellent experience. - James is wealth of knowledge. I would highly recommend him as your guide in the Tower of London. Small group and I think we learned more about the tower than a typical tour would provide.
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Ninaand_s
May 19, 2025
We hit the jackpot having... - We hit the jackpot having James as our guide to The Tower of London. He was so full of information and background about every aspect of the site and beyond. He is the quintessential guide you would imagine having at this historic venue. It was extremely helpful to be escorted and informed throughout the Tower property. We would absolutely recommend this tour if you really want to learn more about the history!
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James_y
May 17, 2025
The Perfect Guide - Victor was outstanding! Erudite, humorous, and a fantastic storyteller. We covered much more than the average tour.
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Sherri_m
May 14, 2025
Tower of London - If you love history, the Tower of London is a must. Our guide James, was very knowledgeable and thorough. My only advice is to arrive as early as possible and go straight to the Crown Jewels! It gets super busy later in the day
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From $203
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).