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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Expert, English-speaking guide
Timed entry to the Tower of London
15-minute meet and greet with a Yeoman Warder at the King's House (not included with Express option)
Photo opportunity with a Yeoman Warder (not included with Express option)
Access to the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House
Headsets (10+ people)
Guided visit to Traitors' Gate, Tower Green, and the Bloody Tower
Gratuities
Options
Express Tour (No Meet & Greet)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Does NOT include: Beefeater meet and greet, King's House access, and photo opportunity. Express 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.
Reviews
276 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable guide
Karen F,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was good, much better to have a guide. You learn about the horrors of the past centuries. We enjoyed it
Fun & Informative
alyssapB9701RQ,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was an incredible & informative guide! We enjoyed his humor and historical insights. The tour was the perfect length and such a great experience. Highly recommend!
Perfect tour length and...
Martha F,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect tour length and time to explore on your own. Jill was a fantastic tour guide and our Beefeater was so fun!
The Tower of London tour...
Jennifer A,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Tower of London tour was superb! I learned so much and had a fun time doing it. Our guide was funny and engaging.
Paeder was a fantastic...
Angela N,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Paeder was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and kept everyone’s interest with his engaging stories.
Great time with Peader at the Tower of London
Road47249415282,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had a great time with Peader as our guide to the Tower of London. Peader was extremely knowledgable, colorful, and comical with the history of the tower. We would highly recommend him!
Terrible experience and customer service.
Alyssa L,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Terrible experience — I would not recommend this company. We contacted them ahead of time to explain that we were running late because I was experiencing an ocular migraine and temporarily couldn’t see well enough to travel safely. Their response was essentially: there’s a 5-minute grace period, we’re still charging you $200, and you’re out of luck. The meeting point was at the Tower of London, a single centralized location, and the tower wasn’t even open yet when we arrived only 15 minutes late. We were never given a clear description of the guide or the tour group, and once we got there, customer service completely stopped responding to our messages instead of helping us locate the group. There was no bus departing or complicated logistics involved — it should have been incredibly easy to assist us in joining the tour. The complete lack of customer service and basic compassion was shocking. I cannot believe we wasted money on such a poorly run experience and such an unprofessional company.
A must
Robert H,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was fantastic, lots of knowledge and he was extremely comical! The tour is a must do when in London.........
Awesome
lisahR1377SK,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour guide. Well informed and I teresting. Quite funny too
Very knowledgeable and fun guide, interesting historical site.
bpeisne1,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Jill, was dynamic and engaging and had so much information as well as fun stories to share. She made the most of our time at the Tower and suggested things we could do there after the tour ended. Because she was so good, we didn’t mind that we didn’t have time with a Beefeater. We had registered for a tour during which we were supposed to have 15 minutes meet and greet with a Beefeater, and that didn’t happen.
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