Early Access: Tower of London Opening Ceremony and Royal London
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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
What To Expect
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.
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Early Access: Tower of London Opening Ceremony and Royal London
Reviews
153 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
PERFECT tour- do this on your first jet lag morning.
Anne M,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic tour, our guide Nathan was amazing and knowledgeable and truly passionate about history and The Tower, we got to watch the Beefeater’s military opening ceremony with the keys, were inches from the ravens (so cool we saw them up close-our guide knew their names) -he was incredibly smart and had the best stories. We saw the Tower nearly empty- unheard of- early access to crown jewels, (empty!!) more ravens and empty walkways and empty armory-just plenty of time to wander and see all on our own- before any crowds appeared!!! THEN he met us by the exit and we had a boat down the Thames on the clipper, lovely- THEN a stroll from the boat under Big Ben, all around Parliament and info on all the buildings and statues and pubs. (If we had done this on our own (it is possible) we’d have been clueless and lost and wasted so much time. After the clipper, he got us to Buckingham palace, and he gave cool lunch recommendations!! All this done by 1pm. Totally worth waking up early for this. We had full jet lag and we were up at 5am anyway (you will be too), so we saw all of the ‘must sees’ without any stress. Truly a deal and worth it.
Awesome Experience!
LONYEL C,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great experience! Babs was our guide and she was amazing, she took great care of us and gave keen insights to make sure we had the best time!! I would highly recommend!
I recommend this early...
Sheri H,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00I recommend this early access tour. Our guide was amazing and so informative. I could not have had a better experience.
Tower great …skip the rest
Connie H,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00The Tower of London opening ceremony was incredible as was the Tower area itself! The boat ride was “ok”. The walking tour was “ok” as well. The tour guide talked too long with too much detailed info requiring LONG amounts of standing.
Worth the money/Good overview of main sites
Diana L,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00A good mix of time with a guide and time on your own. You only go into/spend time inside the Tower of London; the rest you see from the outside (via boat or by foot). Guide was knowledgeable and kept good track of everyone. Definitely worth it if you want to beat the crowds to the Crown Jewels exhibit -- you are first in line with this tour, and the lines get LONG. Total time is +/- 4 hours.
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