Best of London Tour - Crown Jewels, River Cruise & History Walk
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Skip the line and start your morning inside the Tower of London, a former royal residence, and experience history brought to life. You’ll admire the precious Crown Jewels and then enjoy an hour to explore at your own pace. Next, soak in views of Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, The Shard, and more on a relaxing river cruise down the River Thames. You'll disembark in Westminster, where you'll set off on a walking tour. Learn why each stop earned its spot in England's royal and political history as you pass Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and end with a peaceful stroll through St. James' Park. This walking tour covers London's main sites in under 5 hours.
Unlock even more Tower of London secrets and watch the storied Opening Ceremony by selecting the Opening Ceremony option when booking. After the Opening Ceremony, you'll enjoy a complete tour of the Tower of London with a certified Blue Badge Guide and finish with a relaxing river cruise down the River Thames.
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
Note: the Opening Ceremony option does not include a royal history walking tour of Westminster.
Note: If the Opening Ceremony option is selected the tour will end at the Tower of London.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Jewel House
Meet your local tour leader 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. If you want to start your Tower of London tour with a behind-the-scenes look of day-to-day life at the Tower, select the Opening Ceremony option when booking. The Opening Ceremony is a notable military ritual that officially opens the famous historical edifice. After the Opening Ceremony, your tour will continue to the Jewel House.
Tower of London
You'll have free time to explore the entire complex at your own pace. Your tour leader will share suggestions based on your interests. By the end of your visit, you'll be equipped with the complete story of the Tower and its importance as a symbol of royal, state and historic power.
What‘s Included
Entrance to Tower of London
Small group of 20 guests maximum
Royal history walk
London river cruise
Local English-speaking tour leader
Tower Opening Ceremony (if option selected)
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities
Entrance to other monuments
Guided tour of Tower of London
Options
Best of London Tour Option
Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes
Tower of London & River Cruise: Early entry to Crown Jewels, History walk, Tower of London & River Cruise. DOES NOT include Opening Ceremony
VIP Opening Ceremony Option
Duration: 3 hours
VIP Access Upgrade & Cruise: See the opening ceremony and Crown Jewels before the crowds. Full tour of the Tower with & river cruise. NO history walk
Private Best of London Option
with Crown Jewels & Cruise: Step inside the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels, explore the city on river cruise & learn the history of London
Reviews
110 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bad weather but great tour!
A799ISsallyh,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Danny was a great guide. Our weather was terrible, but he was a trooper! He was so full of knowledge to share, and we enjoyed the tour a lot. He gave us lots of recommendations based on our interests when we were done as well.
Great tour at Tower of London!
Suzanne S,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour at Tower of London!! Our tour guide Jane was lovely, extremely knowledgeable, and struck the perfect pace and balance on this tour. We both so enjoyed the vast amount of information about this incredible fortress, the viewing of the tower bridge and of course the crown jewels was amazing!! Loved meeting the ravens as well!!!
Thanks Jackie and Walks for this informative tour
ilovberl,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although I have been to London many times, I never had the opportunity of visiting the tower of London and I decided that on this trip I had to catch up! This tour is the one you want! right lenght, excellent expert autorised tour guide (by the way, thanks Jackie for your great knowledge and for how you entertained us!) and no crowds at all (being november we could really enjoy the visit of the jewels almost to ourselves) Highly reccomended!
Oliver was outstanding!
Jennifer M,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour!! Oliver was amazing start to finish! Such an awesome inspiring history! Favorite tour for our teenagers!
Informative tour around the Tower
Hidie N,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very educational and interesting, and our guide Kim was well informed and engaging and shared lots of intriguing stories.
A step back through bloody England
Marianne J,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Patrick was a terrific guide. He’s very knowledgeable, spoke in a tone and style that was very easy to understand, and is very personable. The history is fascinating and the architecture is fabulous. We would go again if there was time because there is so much to learn
Great Experience
LindaLeonti R,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Linda was wonderful. She's so knowledgeable and made the tour an excellent experience. Highly recommend the tour, ask for Linda.
Do Not Miss This One
David N,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very excellent tour of the Tower of London and Crown Jewels. Our guide was well versed in the details of the tour and provided excellent information on what to see when we took the Crown Jewels tour.
Tour was misleading
Rhea Z,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The trip needs to be more detailed. The walking tour is 2. 1/2 hours but then the cruise is separate. We had to leave walking tour to make the cruise so that we could then make our 2:00 tour. If we had known we would have planned differently…
Wonderful experience
Melissa J,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Small group the best! Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend! Will always book with this company
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