Tower of London Tour: Explore Medieval History

Embark on a private tour of the Tower of London, a medieval palace steeped in history. Explore the Crown Jewels, learn about previous inmates, and be dazzled by the gemstone display. Engaging and entertaining, this 3-hour tour is perfect for all ages.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tower of London - The tour begins at your scheduled time, with your guide ready to meet you at the Tower Welcome Centre, located just outside the main entrance.
    You’ll pass through several gates equipped with murder holes to safely enter. Your guide will introduce you to Merlina, Jubilee, Grip, and other ravens. Some may be resting in their cages,…
What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Optional Upgrade: Afternoon Tea
  • Your Blue Badge Guide will work to minimise time spent queuing
  • Admission fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

You’re invited to participate in a 3-hour historic tour of a medieval castle situated in the core of London, the Tower of London. Densely packed with history, it has functioned as a jail, official royal residence, a royal zoo and a weaponry store. Our exciting voyage will take us to various towers, offering a glimpse into the lives of its former…

Location
2b Tower Hill
Tower Hill
The tour departs from the welcome centre, opposite to the main entrance. Your Guide will be waiting with a sign showing the lead customers name.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Holly_w
May 27, 2026
Lucy was phenomenal!! She... - Lucy was phenomenal!! She made history come alive for the whole family! She was so knowledgeable and entertaining 😃
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Danny_s
May 15, 2026
This was our 3rd visit to... - This was our 3rd visit to the Tower of London and the Best! Marina our guide, took us to new locations and explained everything using stories to help us visualize the events that took place in the Tower of London! Marina is an Excellent guide and this is a Great tour!
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Stevenheussner
Apr 30, 2026
Great and fun experience - Our guide Mariana has a wonderful knowledge of the Tower and expertly and pleasantly guided us through the tower using amusing and eye catching visuals that provided the historical background for our experience. In short, Mariana made our tour through history educational and fun. I could not recommend this experience more
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Amanda_m
Mar 28, 2026
Highly recommend! - Marina was an excellent tour guide. She kept my four children engaged while still sharing plenty of fascinating history for the adults. We wouldn’t have enjoyed the Tower of London nearly as much without her. She truly made our day wonderful. Thank you, Marina!
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Lisa_s
Feb 6, 2026
Wonderful tour experience... - Wonderful tour experience with Lucy. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and dynamic when presenting all the historical facts! A must do tour!
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127christophert
Jan 6, 2026
Great tour with Ben at The Tower of London - We had a great day at the Tower of London with our guide Ben. He was wonderful, and knowledgeable. We were able to see everything without long waits because he knew which areas to visit first to avoid the crowds. We had a group of 8, and we all enjoyed this tour very much. It was a highlight of our trip!
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Regina_t
Jan 1, 2026
Excellent private Tour of the Tower of London. - Absolutely wonderful tour with Lucy our tour guide. She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and an incredible storyteller. We all agreed it was our favorite tour of the trip.
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Ron
Jan 1, 2026
Tower tour - Ben was our guide . Traveling with 8 people 75-7 and he made it enjoyable for everyone. Lots of interesting historical facts..plenty of scenic photos taken and fun for all.
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Carrie_l
Dec 30, 2025
Must Do!! - Lucy was one of the best, if not THE best, guide we have EVER had for a tour!! Can’t recommend this experience enough. She was an incredible storyteller and kept our family engaged for the duration of the experience. Kudos to a fantastic professional who elevated the day beyond measure. Thank you, Lucy!
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Craig_s
Dec 23, 2025
A memorable experience! - Lovely and informative experience! Our guide Marina was great. She shared great stories and context for locations throughout the Tower and grounds. It was a very memorable and rewarding experience.
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From $128
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).