Tower of London After Hours Tour with Beefeater & Keys Ceremony

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 40 minutes

Mobile ticket

The Tower of London is renowned for its magnificent architecture, sometimes unbelievable history, and enduring legacy. Experience it in its full glory on an exclusive nighttime tour as you head inside after the gates to the public have closed. As you explore the external grounds in the company of a Beefeater guard as your guide, you'll uncover age-old secrets and tales of the Tower's past before witnessing one of London's most historic acts: the Ceremony of Keys.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.

Full names of all participants need to be entered when booking for security.

This tour does not include access to the Crown Jewels or access inside the buildings. This is a tour of the Grounds only and The Ceremony of the Keys.

Please be advised that other public groups will join you for the Ceremony of the Keys - The private access is the tour with the Yeoman Warden.

This tour is in English.

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Exclusive out of hours entry to the Tower of London (exterior grounds)

Small group of 20 guests maximum

Local English-speaking Yeoman Warder guide

Guaranteed access to Ceremony of the Keys

Expertly guided walking tour

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Gratuities

What To Expect

Tower of London

The Tower of London is an iconic landmark of England and a must-see for any visitor. On this tour, you’ll gain access after the Tower has closed to the public, led by a real Yeoman Warder (“Beefeater”) as your guide. Explore the many exhibits such as Traitor’s Gate and the Bloody Tower, where infamous figures once resided. Finish on an unforgettable note by witnessing the famous Ceremony of the Keys, the formal locking of the Tower that has taken place every single night for over 700 years.

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Included

Options

VIP Tower of London

Reviews

4.63

79 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing Experience with the Ceremonial of the Key
Faith K,
Oct 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
My favorite part of London visit IS Tower of London! Gary , the Beefeater, was very informative, friendly, and funny. My husband and I completely loved the whole experience and the special ceremony from the beginning till the end. Learning and seeing where an actual history took place was incredibly amazing (we would love it more if Gary invited us to the Pub for the real ale, lol. Hopefully next time? ). Thanks Gary!
Great night tour by Gary...
Kevin T,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great night tour by Gary (Yeoman Warder)! Great perspective of the overall history and key events. We were fortunate to also have some VIPs in attendance, which meant that the Constable (General Messenger) was also in attendance for the Ceremony of the Keys (he gave his perspective on the significance of the Ceremony). Great tour overall! Highly recommended!
Keys
BethAnn B,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was pretty spectacular. Though we brought our 9 yo who was a bit bored, unfortunately. So age is a factor. We would have liked to have seen more of the ceremony given the price tag (there were a lot of people so we were in the back). That said it was a once in a lifetime! Glad we did it!
An emotional experience!
Anne H,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Yeoman Gary took us on an informative and emotional tour of The Tower. The hour tour prior to The Key Ceremony was filled with historical information, opportunities to take photos and friendly banter with the tour participants. Yeoman Gary clearly explained the history of The Key Ceremony and the protocols the tour group needed to adhere to once it began. The silence of the tour group, the echo of the guards marching along the cobblestones as they escort the Chief Yeoman Warder as he locked the gates of The Tower and then the playing of The Last Post amidst the beautifully lit Tower raises the hairs on the back of your neck. A truly emotional experience!
Cold but Cool Tour
Martin P,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a special Keys tour on a super cold night of the Tower of London by Beefeater Tom. It seemed other tour groups were there but we seemed to get super special treatment because Tom the Beefeater was our guide. He was super easy to hear and very very knowledgeable. Although some of the stories were morbid (lots of rolling heads), :) it was a really cool tour and highly recommended. Only caution is to dress warm this time of year. The entire tour was outside and on this particular Saturday Night it was very cold and windy! Tom was great though, and fascinating, had a lot of personable and informative stories and we really enjoyed it!