Early Access Tower of London: Crown Jewels and Beefeater Ceremony
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Embark on a captivating journey through London’s royal history and most iconic landmarks. Begin with early access to the legendary Tower of London, where you will witness the Opening Ceremony led by a Beefeater and admire the dazzling Crown Jewels.
After the ceremony, enjoy time to explore the Tower of London at your own pace using our multilingual self guided app. Discover centuries of history as you visit highlights such as the White Tower, the Inner Ward, and the Outer Ward, all brought to life through engaging narration and fascinating stories.
This immersive experience focuses entirely on the Tower of London, offering a deeper and more flexible visit designed to let you explore London’s most famous fortress in greater detail.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that there will be no guiding inside the Jewel House and White Tower at the Tower of London as this is forbidden by the venue.
What To Expect
Tower of London
Enter the Tower early to witness the Opening Ceremony led by a Beefeater, followed by free time to explore the grounds. A self-guided visit to the Tower of London using our app, available in multiple languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and German.
The Crown Jewels
Visit Jewel House to see the Crown Jewels up close, including the regalia used in royal ceremonies.
Options
Upgrade with Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace Tickets: Upgrade your tour including guaranteed access with no waiting lines to Buckingham Palace, home of the King Charles III Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes Opening Ceremony: This option includes the Opening Ceremony at the Tower of London, performed by the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters)
Upgrade with Foot Guards
With Changing of Foot Guards: Witness the Changing of the Foot Guards. River Thames Boat Ride : Cruise the River Thames on a shuttle boat and discover its iconic landmarks with your local guide
Tower of London & Horse Guards
Changing of the Horse Guards: Witness the Changing of the Horse Guards. Opening Ceremony not included: Tower of London only, this option does not include the opening ceremony
Tower of London & Beefeater
Included: VIP early entry to the Tower of London, Beefeater Opening Ceremony & Crown Jewels. Duration: 1 hour Audio Guide: Explore the Tower of London at your own pace with our audio guide app.
Upgrade with Horse Guards
With Changing of Horse Guards : Witness the Changing of the Horse Guards. River Thames Boat Ride: Cruise the River Thames on a shuttle boat and discover its iconic landmarks with your local guide
Upgrade with London Highlights
London Highlights tour: This option includes a fully guided walking tour through the vibrant area of Westminster River Thames Boat Ride: Cruise the River Thames on a shuttle boat and discover its iconic landmarks with your local guide
Tower & London Highlights Tour
London Highlights tour: This option includes a fully guided walking tour through the vibrant area of Westminster Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes Opening Ceremony not included: This option does not include the opening ceremony at the Tower of London.
Tower of London & Foot Guards
Changing of the Foot Guards : Witness the Changing of the Foot Guards. Tower of London only: This option does not include the opening ceremony at the Tower of London.
Private Tower & City Tour
Private Guide: Exclusive guide for you and your group for a more personalized experience. Duration: 4 hours Included: Visit to the Tower of London, Thames River boat ride & Changing of the Guard. Please note: Opening Ceremony is not included. Changing of the Guard: Depending on the day, experience either the Foot Guards at Buckingham Palace or the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade.
What‘s Included
Expert English-speaking guide
See the Crown Jewels before the biggest crowds arrive (Tower of London & Beefeater option only)
Self-guided Tower of London audio guide app
VIP early entry to Tower of London before public opening (Tower of London & Beefeater option only)
Witness the Tower's Opening Ceremony with Beefeaters (Tower of London & Beefeater option only)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
993 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tower of London was interesting, but semi private tour not necessary
Theresa W,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Tower of London itself was very interesting. I don’t think it was worth the cost though for the tour and opening ceremony. The tour part is about 20-30 minutes. Once we got inside and saw the opening ceremony, we were on our own. I’d personally just save the money and see the tower on your own.
Early access worth it
Michele C,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was friendly and got us to the entry point. She was knowledgeable and provided a brief history as we walked from the meeting point to the entrance. We enjoyed our time with the beefeater. He was very entertaining, so I recommend this add on. If you want a more guided tour, this is not what you’re looking for.
The experience was quite...
Bret G,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The experience was quite nice, the tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The history of the tower and the Crown Jewels were impressive. We had a nice day to experience the tour and would definitely recommend it. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was simply because the end point of the tour was marked “Buckingham Palace” but it was not. Not really a problem, but just misinformation.
Opening Ceremony for the Tower of London
NewTripper2022,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is so special in every way. Securing a ticket to this tour for the opening of the Tower of London allows you to experience the pomp and ceremony associated with the opening of this amazing building. Since the crowds can get rather large later in the day, this tour provides the perfect opportunity to get in before everyone else.
Totally Exceeded Our Expectations
ne2momo,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience. The guide was funny and informative and got us right to the front of the line for the opening and into see the Crown Jewels. Witnessing the opening ceremony was a very cool experience. The place fills up FAST so it was worth every penny to be the first in.
Worth the early morning
haileyb310,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had to get up earlier than my kids would have liked, but missing the crowd and getting to see the opening ceremony was worth it - even my teens said so
Beefeater awesome
melba421,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Natalie was amazing. Great tour. Neat info. Amazing ceremony. Loved this
Overall it was nice to be...
Scott R,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Overall it was nice to be the first in line for the Crown Jewels because the lines do get super long, but the rest of the experience was not memorable. You can sort of see the key carrying ceremony but there were so many people crammed in that we had very little visibility. The beefeater said that the closing ceremony is the old tradition, not the opening one. Just fyi if that’s what you are looking for. The history was very basic so if you already know that, not very informative and our guide was rushed due to another family on a later tour that kept insisting they were with our group and he was being very nice and trying to help them. I would recommend the Tower of London to families but not this tour.
Early access is best option to see the Crown Jewels and Tower
Lori M,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Early access is the Most efficient way to see the Crown Jewels. Plenty of time to then walk the grounds, grab a snack onsite. Clean restrooms available with cool gift shop.
Early entry to the Tower of London
Michelle A,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We met with our guide Matthew and he gave us a great overview of the history of the Tower of London.
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