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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Step inside a former royal residence and experience history brought to life with a complete tour of the Tower of London by an expert Blue Badge guide. You’ll head straight to the precious Crown Jewels for an up-close view followed by a complete tour of the complex. Hear the history behind the Bloody Tower, Traitor’s Gate, and the ravens kept within the Tower—along with the many specters said to haunt these halls. At the end, you’ll receive a flexible one-way pass for London’s best sightseeing river cruise.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Please note: base on your the option you select your itinerary might change slightly.
Note: For the Opening Ceremony, select Complete Tower option
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Entrance to Tower of London
Small group of 20 guests maximum
Expertly guided walking tour
Certified Blue Badge guide
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities
Duration: 3 hours
with Opening Ceremony Upgrade: See the famous opening ceremony and view Crown Jewels before the crowds. Full tour of the Tower with one-way river cruise.
with Crown Jewels & Cruise
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
with Crown Jewels & Cruise: Enjoy early entry to Crown Jewels and a full tour of the Tower with a one-way river cruise. DOES NOT include Opening Ceremony
73 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Holly A,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
Kim's tour of the Tower of London was exceptional - his vast knowledge and engaging storytelling transported us through centuries of royal intrigue. Standing within those imposing walls (far larger than they appear from outside!) created a genuine connection to the dramatic history, particularly the haunting tale of the two princes highlighted in that compelling video presentation. The views across modern London also provided a striking contrast to the medieval fortress and made for great family pictures. Afterwards, the City Cruise from Tower Bridge to Westminster was the perfect complement - the crew's witty commentary on the city's architectural evolution made the journey both relaxing and informative. This combination offers tremendous value for experiencing London's historical and contemporary highlights.
Andria B,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
The tour was enjoyable, though it felt a bit rushed at times. We were really glad it was scheduled early, as it allowed us to beat the crowds and get a great view of the Crown Jewels.
Steven H,
Jan 21, 2025
- Viator
This is an excellent tour filled with incredible history and our guide Salvatore (Sal) was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour really enjoyable and worthwhile I highly recommend this tour!
Jaime R,
Jan 20, 2025
- Viator
Our tour Nigel was amazing! Very informative! Highly recommend a tour with Nigel! He was very engaging with us t the entire tour.
Glenys T,
Oct 15, 2024
- Viator
There is a lot to see and experience at the Tower. Our excellent tour guide was engaging and informative, recommending the highlights which we found useful as our time there was unfortunately limited to the tour timeframe. On the River Cruise, a crew member delivered a humorous commentary. The main criticism regards the information given for initial meeting - the time was wrong and the meeting place very vague, causing angst.
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