Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels & Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

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

What To Expect

Jewel House

Meet your guide and head into the tower. You'll head straight to the Jewel House, which means you’ll be able to grab a prime spot to view the Crown Jewels. These monumental pieces of British history have stories that span centuries. You’ll hear about their fascinating past from your Blue Badge guide, an expert in national history.

35 minutes • Admission Included

Bloody Tower

Journey onwards to the interior of the Tower where you’ll hear the darker side of this structure’s history. See the sites where famous prisoners were executed. Afterwards, you’ll venture into the Bloody Tower to hear the story of the two princes, which has become a legend in its own right. Various sources say their ghosts are among the specters that have been sighted at the Tower at night. From there, step into the Torture Tower and learn about this horrid practice in British history. Though it has never been officially been permitted in English law, torture was used to extract confessions from prisoners brought to the Tower of London. You’ll learn about the instruments used from your expert guide who will provide context to the pieces you see before you.

40 minutes • Admission Included

Options

VIP Opening Ceremony Option

Duration: 3 hours
VIP Access Upgrade & Cruise: See the famous opening ceremony and view Crown Jewels before the crowds. Full tour of the Tower with one-way river cruise.