VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Begin your VIP tour with early, skip-the-line access, and see the tower’s storied opening ceremony. With just a small group for company, you’ll explore the landmark’s highlights. You’ll also be among the first visitors to enter the Tower of London’s world-famous Jewel House, where the glittering Crown Jewels await. At the end, you’ll receive a flexible one-way pass for London’s best sightseeing river cruise. If you're short on time, select the Morning at the Tower option for a 2.5 hour tour of the Tower's grounds (excluding the Opening Ceremony).

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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 tour duration and itinerary might change slightly.*

Note: Watch the Opening Ceremony, a celebrated military ritual (Complete Tower Option only)

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking guide

First entrance ticket for Jewel House

Flexible one-way ticket for London river cruise

First entrance ticket for Tower of London

Expertly guided walking tour

Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off

Gratuities

What To Expect

1

Tower of London

Begin your VIP-level experience by witnessing the Opening Ceremony, a storied military ritual that officially opens one of the most famous monuments in London. If you're short on time, select the Morning at the Tower option for a 2.5 hour tour of the Tower's grounds (excluding the Opening Ceremony).

40 minutes • Admission Included
2

Jewel House

After a quick introduction from the Yeoman Warders who guard the palace, you’ll stroll straight into the Jewel House and be among the first people to see the Crown Jewels. There are no crowds, so after you guide tells you what to look out for, you can take your time and soak in one of the most dazzling collections of riches in the world.

25 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Tower & Cruise Option

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
with Crown Jewels: Enjoy early entry to Crown Jewels and a full tour of the Tower with a one-way river cruise. DOES NOT include Opening Ceremony

VIP Opening Ceremony Option

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

Reviews

4.61

257 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fun facts and well paced tour

    Duncan S,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Interesting and well paced tour. Guide was very knowledgeable without delivering too many heavy facts. Ear pieces didn’t work that well as another tour guide was on the same frequency/channel

  • Tower of London beat the crowds

    Nancy K,

    Aug 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Linda was an excellent guide. Provided key historical facts without being boring. Must do to beat the crowds and to leisurely see the Crown Jewels in particular.

  • Going early is the best...

    Mary H,

    Aug 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Going early is the best way to go. You avoid crowds and that is a bonus. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.

  • Tower of London tour

    Sally G,

    Aug 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We were glad to get an early entry to the Tower of London. Robert was extremely knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor and gave us insights into past and present London. A great experience .

  • Crown Jewels where the hit.

    Sloan C,

    Aug 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We really enjoyed our tour. Good experience and insight from our guide. Crown Jewels were the obvious highlight. Did appreciate the hint from our guide how to see them twice. Lots of cool insight on the history with in all the walls.

From £76.00

4.61
257 reviews