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 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.
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
336 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Horrible experience with Viator in London
Victoria G,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I had a horrible experience with the local representative for London, Andrea. We missed our tour because we couldn't find the meeting location and the tour left us after a maximum of 10 minutes had passed. The tour guide sent a text 5 minutes before but we weren't able to see it in our rush. She should have called us and let us know she was leaving the meeting spot. We called support, explained the situation, and received no refunds. I will never buy any tours from Viator again
Great tour. Learned a lot in a short time!
Katherine C,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide. Extremely knowledgeable and informative on what is complicated history. Appreciated seeing and learning way more than one can on one’s own. Highly recommend!
Our tour guide, (I think...
Sapana P,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, (I think her name was Alaina), did an amazing job with giving us detailed explanations. We even had a change to personally meet with a beefeater. It was amazing.
Our Tower Adventure
211maryannt,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was excellent. Our guide was so good. He had a sense of humor and was extremely knowledgeable. He got us in and out of areas and we loved every minute of meeting with the Beefeater . I can’t say enough good things about this trip.
Fun history in London!
Tom a,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this tour and learned so much. Poor Ann Boleyn, what a tragic end and just imagining it in real life on the grounds where she stood was breathtaking. Crown Jewels super fun although a little hard to see because so crowded. Our tour guide was truly outstanding and made it fun! Even my 13 year old loved it.
Excellent overview of the Tower!
Ann-Marie H,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Peadar, has a vast knowledge of history and The Tower! He entertained us with many fascinating stories. We enjoyed meeting the Beefeater, Handsome Gary, and seeing the Crown Jewels. I highly recommend this tour!
book the tour!
audreywS1291GN,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dan was amazing and very friendly, great tour!
Amazing Tour
Kevin a,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour guide. Best tour in Lond n Guide was Paeder Kelly. The Crown Jewels were amazing. We loved it!
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