Tower of London: Explore Royal History

Experience the royal highlights of London on a 4-hour walking tour. Visit the Tower of London, witness the Changing of the Guard, and take a Thames River cruise. Learn about the British Royal Family and Queen Elizabeth II.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tower of London - Arrive early at the Tower to experience the Opening Ceremony conducted by a Beefeater, then enjoy some free time to explore the grounds at your leisure.
    Take a self-guided tour of the Tower of London using our app, which is available in several languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and German.
  • **The Crown…
What's Included
  • Expert, English-speaking guide
  • VIP early-access tickets to the Tower of London
  • Headsets when appropriate, so you always hear your guide
  • Access to the Crown Jewels
  • Opening Ceremony at the Tower of London with the Beefeaters
  • Self-guided app for the Tower of London (if the option is selected)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Set off on an enchanting exploration of London’s royal heritage and renowned landmarks. Start with early access to the iconic Tower of London, where you will experience the Opening Ceremony conducted by a Beefeater and marvel at the stunning Crown Jewels.
Following the ceremony, take the opportunity to explore the Tower of London at your leisure with our…

Location
2 Tower Hill
Tower Hill
Meeting Point - Walking Tour: Directly in front of the Ticket Office at Tower of London, look for the City Wonders sign. Arriving by tube: Tower Hill Tube Station: Head west turn right towards Trinity Square, turn left onto Trinity Square, Tower of London - 3 min walk
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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E563bnabigailw
Dec 31, 2025
Great tour with a great guide! - David Norton was a great tour guide. Very funny and full of info. I’d recommend him specifically to anyone taking a tour of London.
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Houstontodd
Dec 26, 2025
Outstanding Tour - Excellent experience. Our tour guide Flora was extremely knowledgeable and we had an outstanding time. We learned so much about London history as well as current London.
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Kimg480
Dec 9, 2025
Tower of London and buckingham palace - David was our tour guide he was very professional and very knowledgeable. His timely delivery of information and charisma allowed us to have a wonderful experience on our excursion
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Rico_w
Dec 9, 2025
The Best - Our tour was amazing. Nathalie with City Wonders was a great guide for us with all of her knowledge of the tower, the monarchy, and guiding us on the Thames to our end spot at Buckingham Palace.
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Lindsayd504
Nov 27, 2025
Great time had by all! - We are a family of four and had a great time visiting the opening ceremony at Tower of London and then witnessing the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Our guide, Jo, was extremely knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting. We only wished we had more time but we got to see so much in a short three hours! She directed us to the perfect spot to see the horse guards at Buckingham - highly recommend!
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Danielle_s
Nov 27, 2025
A phenomenal tour! There... - A phenomenal tour! There was a nice balance of tour time and time touring on your own through the Tower. I appreciated seeing two different areas too - great use of the boat transport. If you get Jeremy as your guide, you won’t be disappointed. His level of knowledge is exceptional. 10/10 recommend!
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Valerie_s
Nov 26, 2025
Tower of London with a female beefeater! - Enjoyed the experience with a female beefeater (very few) and the Tower of London jewels. Our guide David is very knowledgeable with a few anecdotes himself! So fun!
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Lesley_k
Nov 24, 2025
Tower of London with Cecily - Our guide Cecily was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, fun and a little bit cheeky in a very funny way. We would definitely recommend the tour and our guide Cecily to anyone visit g London.
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Michele_m
Nov 23, 2025
Michael was out your... - Michael was out your guide and he was exceptional. It ended up just being our family on the tour do Michael personalized it to our wants and needs. He was a wealth of knowledge and the tour hit all the hot stops which was exactly what we wanted especially since we were short on time. The history provided was above and beyond and he held the attention of both my teenagers! Yay! Highly recommend Michael and this your!
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Daviddundonald
Jan 19, 2026
Worth getting up early for - This was a very enjoyable experience and our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. I did expect the guided tour to be a bit longer that we received, but there was plenty time for us to explore the towers and their grounds at our leisure. The App was informative and the early start meant we missed the crowds. I;d recommend this tiour - but do arrive promptly.
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).