VIP Beefeaters Meet & Greet with Tower of London Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
The Tower of London holds nearly 1,000 years of royal history, and this tour gets you closer to it than most visitors ever go. Timed entry takes you past the ticket queues, and an expert guide brings the fortress to life through stories of royal betrayal, political intrigue, and centuries of captivity.
The tour moves through the Tower's key landmarks: Traitors' Gate, where prisoners once arrived by boat; Tower Green, site of Tudor executions; the Jewel House, home to coronation crowns and the Cullinan diamonds; and the Bloody Tower, where two young princes disappeared in 1483.
The tour's signature moment is a private 15-minute audience with a real Yeoman Warder at the King's House, an area closed to the public. Ask questions, hear royal gossip, and snap a photo with one of London's most iconic guardians.
For a shorter visit, the Express option covers the guided tour and Crown Jewels access in 90 minutes, without the Beefeater meet and greet.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and historic stone surfaces. If you have questions or concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance.
What To Expect
Tower of London
Meet your guide outside the Tower of London. Your timed entry tickets are ready, and your guide will give a quick intro to the fortress before you head inside.
Tower of London
Step through Traitors' Gate, the stone waterway entrance where condemned prisoners like Anne Boleyn once arrived by boat. Your guide sets the scene for nearly 1,000 years of history as a royal palace, prison, and execution site.
Options
Beefeater Meet & Greet
Duration: 2 hours Beefeater Meet & Greet Option: Includes: timed entry, expert guide, guided tour, Crown Jewels access, Beefeater meet and greet, and photo opportunity.
Express Max 10 (No Beefeaters)
Semi Private Group: Does NOT include: Beefeater meet and greet, King's House access, and photo opportunity. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Express Semi Private Option: Includes: timed entry, expert guide, guided tour of Tower of London grounds, and Crown Jewels access.
Express Max 20 (No Beefeaters)
Small Group Tour: Does NOT include: Beefeater meet and greet, King's House access, and photo opportunity. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Express Small Group Option: Includes: timed entry, expert guide, guided tour of Tower of London grounds, and Crown Jewels access.
What‘s Included
15-minute meet & greet with a Yeoman Warder (not included with Express options)
Expert, English-speaking guide
Timed entry to the Tower of London
Photo opportunity with a Yeoman Warder (not included with Express options)
Access to the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House
Headsets (10+ people)
Guided visit to Traitors' Gate, Tower Green, and the Bloody Tower
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
306 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour due to the...
Greg J,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour due to the actual facility but also we had a good tour leader. Padmyar Kelly was excellent and made the tour very enjoyable.
Fun for everyone
MaryE C,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Our guide was Penny and she had a lot of insight and good British humor. We really enjoyed the Beefeater meet and great. Definitely do that
A good time was had by all
Kenneth S,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nick, our guide was knowledgeable and quite humorous - helped the young ones stay engaged. Quite a nice tour. Much better than the last tour we did 15 years ago. Well done!
Highly Recommend This Tour
Julie K,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this 2 hour tour with Peader. He was the best tour guide. Full of knowledge and very funny. The tour was excellent and the talk from the Beefeater so interesting. Highly recommend
Amazing tour
P6275FDkellyr,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Funny and informative, Nick was wonderful
Great tour!
GrandTour12871764183,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Penny for this tour and what a delight she was. Full of historical facts and stories that really made the tour fun. Had lunch at a restaurant recommended by Penny and it was fabulous. Good recommendation Penny! If you take this tour, I hope you are lucky enough to get Penny as your tour guide
Wonderful!
Kimberly D,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Because of the tube strike, we missed our 10 am tour but was able to be rescheduled on the 10:30 tour. It was so informative and we enjoyed it very much! Thank you for working with us and allowing us to have this experience!
The Tour given by The...
LaiGain S,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Tour given by The Tour Guy was very good, well paced, informative and very interesting. However, the meeting instructions given by the Viator Platform was poor and we nearly missed an excellent tour. Fortunately, the Tour Guy contacted us by text and we managed to find the tour party. I would definietly recommend signing up with The Tour Guy - Great Day. - Richard was the tour guide. Well done.
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Philip R,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Apart from being highly knowledgable and very informative, our guide was extremely entertaining with a wicked sense of humour. This was probably one of the best tours I have been on and would highly recommend it.
Nate the Great
amandapE2295JR,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nate was great!!! It was nice to have a guide lead us through. A guide doesn’t allow for much leisure reading of history, but nice to have a guide nonetheless.
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