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 - This remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site has served as a palace, fortress, prison, and royal residence, making it a must-see on any trip to London. Visitors can explore 900 years of history through captivating stories and view the Royal Armouries, the Crown Jewels, the Coronation Regalia, and the residences of the renowned “Beefeaters” who reside within the Tower’s walls.
What's Included
  • Entrance to The Crown Jewels
  • Access to all public areas
  • Entrance to the Tower of London
  • Access to the “Beefeaters”
  • Entrance to the White Tower
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Your expertly qualified guide, James Hart, has been leading tours for over twenty-five years. As a “Blue Badge” guide in London, he possesses extensive knowledge of the site and will share numerous stories about its famous residents and its gruesome history. Visitors will explore the various towers of the medieval palace and view the White Tower, where…

Location
Tower of London
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Carolynml1933vb
Jan 29, 2026
Highly Recommend James - We had a wonderful tour of the Tower of London with James. He checked in with me the day before our tour to see if we had any questions or concerns. We confirmed our mtg location and he was right on time. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and had a great sense of humor as well. We traveled at a comfortable pace, and he answered all of our random questions along the way. Nearly everyone employed at the tower knew James, and many remarked on our choice of "the best tour guide" working at the Tower. We felt very lucky indeed to have booked with him and would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn as much as possible about the Tower of London and its history.
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Vartana2024
Jan 12, 2026
Simply the best tour you could have! - James Hart is the man you want if you are going to visit the Tower of London -- he knows it ALL! Without a single note card, he educates, entertains and informs about anything and everything that is a part of the history, construction, lore and legend connected with the Tower of London. This was our second tour with James at the Tower and found it just as enjoyable and memorable as the first (2 years prior). Undeniably worth every shilling! Many thanks to James, once again!
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Sara_w
Nov 9, 2025
Lovely tour with James! - James was a wonderful tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and engaging and had so much history to share. Also, pretty much everyone who worked at the Tower knew him and was happy to see him - he's a Tower of London star! 10 out of 10 experience!
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Ron_p
Oct 3, 2025
In depth tour! - Comprehensive and in depth tour experience. The Tower of London is so big with so much history we wanted a guide to help us take it all in. Denisa did just that. She took the time to show us around and explain everything. A very good experience and history lesson.
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Greg_e
Oct 2, 2025
Enthusiastic guide and great storytelling - A must tour. Only 7 in our group, allowing Denisa our guide, to keep it intimate. No need for in ear speakers. Relaxing, efficient and informative, denisa had alil the answers to our question and was an enthusiastic storyteller.
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Craiglm
Sep 30, 2025
Tower of London - Denisa was absolutely wonderful. She was ready and waiting when we arrived at the Sundail and gave a brief overview of the history of London’s significant historical events before taking us on an enlightening tour of The Tower of London.
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Amber_y
Sep 30, 2025
I would do it again! - Denisa was exceptional. Somehow I ended up being the only person in this tour but she made it so engaging. I learned so much history about the Tower of London and I have lots of ideas about what to check out next time I'm here. I was really impressed with her knowledge about the Beefeaters and their residence at the Tower. Highly recommend!
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Kelly_c
Sep 25, 2025
The Tower of London tour... - The Tower of London tour was my favorite tour we have taken. Our guide, Marina, was fabulous! Marina presented the extensive history in an incredibly interesting manner.
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Kara_b
Nov 4, 2025
Great Tour But Paid Too Much - The Tower of London is very interesting, a must see in my opinion, with the crown jewels being the highlight of the tour. It's a lot of walking so be prepared. Our tour ended up being for just my husband and I as nobody else showed up. Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable and we spent a very pleasant afternoon with her. With that being said, we felt that we overpaid for the tour. It was our first visit to London so I didn't know what to expect. I wish I had shopped a bit more and found a better value.
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Julie_k
Dec 4, 2025
Beautiful Crown Jewels! - Our guide was knowledgeable about the Tower of London; however, you really had to pay attention to what she said. We loved seeing the Crown Jewels and changing of the guards.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).