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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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 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.
Reviews
290 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our family of four...
Nicole M,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our family of four including two older teenagers enjoyed this tour very much. Our guide Sean, was interesting and knowledgeable. We heard from the beefeater which was interesting but in hindsight I would not book this specific element again, as there seemed to be a free talk (to a much larger crowd) which sounded really entertaining. While it was interesting to hear about the beefeater’s role and life inside the tower I probably could have read most of what she told us elsewhere, and her delivery was very dry.
Wonderful tour
cahwhite,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was extremely informative and also funny. I've learned so much and we saw a lot. Nicely, after the tour was finished we could stay in the town of London to continue viewing the exhibits it was money very well spent and I would not have got all that I got out of this without the guide.
Great tour
Nik D,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and highly recommended. Our beefeater Emily was very knowledgeable and a pleasure. Thank you for a great memory.
The Tower is a must see and this tour was fantastic. Don’t miss out on the Beefeater!
Erin,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an excellent tour about the history of England regarding the tower. So many things happened there!! Steve was entertaining and informative. He was simply fantastic! Our Beefeater was Emma and she was personable, funny and a delight.
Good Tour
Debra M,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall good… walking bit tricky at times on the cobblestone.. be mindful…The bathrooms on site were a big plus
Tower Tour was Awesome
R9540BAcatherineb,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked an early morning, 8:30, tour of Tower of London with Beefeaters private tour. This was wonderful!! This is the second time I have been on this tour. The early morning is the best tour. If you wait until later, the crowds are very difficult. The tour group will give you a background about the tower and its history. Once you get into the Tower, the Beefeater will continue the tour. After you complete the Tower tour, there are lots of great food trucks outside the Tower.
The Royal Treatment
AmaJama,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was a top-notch tour guide— he gave us the royal treatment ;) We learned so much, it exceeded my expectations. If you do one tour in London, this should be it. Amazing history and an absolute delight! Added bonus: History in the making to have our meet and greet with one of the first female Beefeaters ever.
This was a fabulous tour!...
Andrea B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fabulous tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable with the history of the Tower of London. She was a delight to listen to.
Excellent time!
Thomas P,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing and fun! Paedar is such a great guide! He made it funny and educational at the same time!
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
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