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
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.
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.
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
318 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour ever
Passenger313874,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He was funny and very informative
Tower of London
dianewN862OZ,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was so informative and extremely funny! He made this tour enjoyable and memorable!
Great tour guide
Laura D,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Pedar was funny and knowledgeable. Made the tour enjoyable.
Great tour for families!
suzannejD9494RK,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Frances was a wonderful guide. Very informational and fun to listen to. I highly recommend.
Great Tour!
TRUSHA P,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Peader was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. He kept it fun for the kids. We enjoyed our time.
Informative and amazing tour!
tylenc2026,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had our tour guide, Ariana, show us around the Tower. She gave us plenty of amazing history about the tower. It really helps understand the traditions, architecture and people that were here. The tour encompasses seeing the Crown Jewels, meeting the beefeaters, visiting the church within, etc… Ariana did a great job with this as she is very nice, interactive and fun. I highly recommend this tour.
Torture and the Tower
Beth K,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paeder was a great guide. Beautiful day to learn about torture and some of the history of the Tower.
Fantastic guided tour. Well worth it
Russell D,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic Enjoyed every moment. The guide Paedar was brilliant very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Probably best guide we have ever had.
Brilliant really informative
Karen D,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant very informative tour done with a sense of humour. Padder was excellent. Throughly recommend doing this tour.
Would do again!
lilyrW5844CW,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience. Peadar was a great guide and was very funny.
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