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4 hours
Mobile ticket
You’re invited to the opening ceremony at the Tower of London, to be first in to explore the Crown Jewels, to join us on an adventure from the old City to the regal city of Westminster. Welcome to the Ultimate Royal London experience.
Why join the queue when you can be first into the Tower of London to enjoy the opening ceremony led by a Beefeater and see the Crown Jewels without the crowds?
We’re about to read you the story of London, a tale of two cities where you’ll be exploring from crowns to confessions.
After benefiting from early access and a special ceremony with the Beefeaters, you’ll explore the Tower that has been keeping a watchful eye over the city and the river Thames since its founding in the 11th-century.
Rejoin your guide for a relaxing boat ride on the River Thames, alighting in the royal city of Westminster to take a walking tour of the iconic landmarks that dot these streets like jewels - Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs
The total tour details includes the travel time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
VIP early-access tickets to Tower of London
Local English-speaking guide
Thames River Boat Ride
A guided walking tour of Royal Westminster
Meet the Chief Beefeater for a private welcome to the Tower of London & Opening Ceremony
Food & drink
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Tower of London
Welcome to your tour and one of the most iconic buildings in London. Discover the iconic sites on the outer walls such as Traitor’s Gate and Tower Hill with your guide before entering the complex to explore one of Britain’s most historic buildings at your own pace. You will see Britain’s most treasured royal artefacts, walk in the footsteps of Anne Boleyn, see the armour of Henry VIII, visit William the Conqueror’s White Tower and meet the ravens at your own pace.
The Crown Jewels
You’re invited to the opening ceremony at the Tower of London, to be first in to explore the Crown Jewels, to join us on an adventure from the old City to the regal city of Westminster.
138 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Robert H,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
David did an amazing job. Learned so much about London Tower and much more on a quick trip through the city. Would highly recommend. Getting in early to see the Crown Jewels before the crowd was way worth it
Emily H,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
Babs was our guide and she absolutely wonderful!! She was so lovely we didn’t want to tour to end. Provided excellent information on every leg of our tour & and we even got to see the PM and Prince Edward drive into parliament. She has a wealth of knowledge & would absolutely take any tour lead by her!
Jun Y,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
Babs was absolutely fabulous guide, full of interesting information and energy that matched to kept the entire day active and engaging. One thing to note is that this is not a guided tour INSIDE the Tower of London, it's an early entry to the opening ceremony, and early entry to the Crown Jewel exhibit (Before the public masses arrive) so it is well worth the money to do this. Then there is a boat ride up the Thames then a walking tour to see the sites with multiple stops. It doesn't go in to deep dive in anything because this is a sampler tour. It's an inch deep and mile wide tour, you get a lot of information but not in-depth information. It was good for our family to get samplings of all the areas.
Leon R,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
Wonderful tour! A little bit for everyone here. The kids loved the fun stories about the Tower of London, the Princes in the Tower and the resident ravens. Babs was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun with interesting anecdotes about the royals peppered in with the ancient history. We loved the opening ceremony with the Beefeaters and the cruise on the Thames. Babs’ walking tour complete with a changing of the horse guards was a perfect finish. Well worth the cost!
Harry P,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
Interesting tour. The early Tower tour let us easily see the Crown Jewels as well as the Yeoman. Our guide Nathan was very informative as well as numerous.
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