Tower of London: Guided Tour with Thames River Cruise
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Immerse yourself in London's rich history and marvel at the Beefeaters and crown jewels with our Tower of London tour! Begin your tour at the 11th-century castle, which once imprisoned some of England's most notorious characters. With our expert local guide, you'll climb the towers and delve into the dark and captivating history of this intriguing attraction. At the end of the guided tour, your guide will provide you with a flexible Thames River Cruise ticket, able to be used at your convenience! Please, note that the cruise will not be accompanied by one of our guides.
From the gory executions to the lavish royal ceremonies, every step of this tour will reveal the secrets and stories that have shaped the Tower of London's legacy. Get ready for a thrilling adventure that will leave you in awe of London's past and present.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For minors, please select the correct age category when booking. Children under 4 don’t need a ticket to enter the Tower of London, so the cost is lower, but entry tickets are required for the youth (5+) category. Incorrect selections will result in denied entry from the premises.
Please note the meeting point is Tower of London shop, Tower of London side. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a bright red 'The Tour Guy' sign!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small Group Size of Maximum 20!
Prebooked Tower of London Tickets
Access to the British Crown Jewels, White Tower and More!
Flexible One-way Thames River Cruise ticket (if option selected)
Expert English-Speaking Guide
Guided Tour of the Tower of London
Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
Food & Beverages
Gratuities
What To Expect
London
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you meet your expert guide near the Tower of London.
The Crown Jewels
Prepare to be dazzled as you enter the Jewel House of the Tower of London! The crown jewels, a collection of 140 regalia and symbols, have been protected here for centuries, and your expert guide will walk you through their fascinating history. Bedazzled with over 23,000 sparkling stones, these priceless items are the ultimate symbols of the English monarchy.
Options
Meet & Greet Beefeaters Tour
Exclusive Meet & Greet: Hear legends from a Guard in the Bloody Tower before your full tour of the fortress.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
No Thames Cruise Included
Tower of London: Guided Tour with Thames River Cruise
Tower Only Guided Tour
No Thames Cruise Included
Reviews
347 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Halloween tour!
joycemR9716TN,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time! Jill was really knowledgeable and funny. Got an overview prior to going into the crown jewel exhibit so that we knew what we were looking at and also got to see a guard inspection and meet a beefeater. Many great photos opportunities!
Great way to see the...
Nicole R,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the sights and learn some new things that you wouldn't learn just from doing something self guided.
Great tour guide for the Tower of London
Kathryn W,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ask for Warren to be your tour guide!!! I got a bit lost getting to the meetup, but a meeting up person texted me to help me find my way, very helpful! Warren gave a great tour. Everything was already interesting but he turned it into a story. He also gave us a significant heads up on the Royal Jewels so when I entered I already knew what to look for and thereby no time wasted and I could see the significant jewels from both sides on the travelator! I did a 9:30 tour and there were no lines!! Thank you Warren for a most interesting morning!
Best way to learn and kill 2 hours in London!
andrewlE9272KR,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Warren our fantastic and very knowledgeable tour guide. He gave us all the useful info without having to read every sign we walked by. It also was the perfect amount of time. Not too long where it gets boring but expedited enough where you can learn everything you want and carry on with your adventures of London. You also get as much time as you’d please afterwards to roam freely and revisit things you missed or want to see again! Overall great experience and definitely would recommend for a quick 2.5 hour fun and informative experience. Thanks Warren!
Tower tour.
Gregory B,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was an excellent guided tour. Nick was very knowledgeable about the tower. Very thorough of the tower and different stories of the inhabitants of the tower over the years.
Nice personal touch
buzzmedic,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wear good walking shoes. Lots of cobblestone streets and stairs. The hearing device is a nice touch.
Must do!
E3978AIemmar,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was excellent! We did this fi st thing after a 24 hr flight from Melbourne. Paeder (I hope I’m spelling his name right!) had so much information and was so hilarious!! It was a fantastic tour and I loved loved learning about the Towers history
Towers of London
Craig S,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Stephen, our guide was very knowledgeable and courteous. He thoroughly educated us about the tower of London.
Tower of London - Ariana as our guide
deborah h,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ariana was amazing! She made the tour interactive and very fun. She is incredibly knowledgeable and she timed the tour to have a front row view of the changing of the guard. We would do a tour with her again!!
It was very informative...
Lili C,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very informative and interesting. We loved our guide! We highly recommend this event. She was great!
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