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 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.
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.
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
340 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Louise V,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very informative and well run tour, we learnt so much from our guide Richard in a light-hearted manner🙂
Fun at the Tower
Relax720818,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour and Lee our guide was full of interesting information and a lot of fun!!
Wonderful guide
bugbrennan,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Peadar Kelly Is a fantastic guide. Best we have ever had!
Vacation
danielewalters1,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pedar was absolutely amazing! He lead an amazing tour of the Tower of London and we had a VIP event with a Beefeater. I highly recommend.
Excellent and funny tour!
briandJ8092HZ,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with Peader today, a wonderfully informative and funny guide.
How cool!!
90courtneyd,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gavin was wonderful! Super informative, told us detail but did not terrify the 9 year old in the group, and was quite accommodating the entire t
Tower of London tour
521wilb,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great knowledge and VIP experience with a beefeater!
Fantastic First Visit to the Tower of London!
sharoncE5592NY,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So glad I decided to book this experience! Nearly 1000 years of history summarized by a talented guide, breathtaking displays of Crown Jewels, and a very engaging chat with a Beefeater, all in one go--I definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting the Tower of London for the first time ❤️
Excellent visit
JimMacNaughton,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, this is a must do in London. Booked this tour because it gave the opportunity to meet a Yeoman of the tower and hear the fascinating stories of the last 1000 years of the site’s history. Our tour guide Anna was fabulous too. Thoroughly recommend.
Great day!
Melanie H,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great day. He was full of great insight and pointers for moving around the grounds. One of the better tours we’ve had for a group tour.
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