Tower of London: Crown Jewels & Beefeater Opening 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
VIP early-access tickets to Tower of London
Expert, English-speaking guide
Opening Ceremony at the Tower of London by the Beefeaters
Headsets when appropriate, so you always hear your guide
Self-guided app for the Tower of London
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Options
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.
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
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 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
Private: Tower, boat &CityTour
Tower of London, Boat & City : Private tour guide exclusively for you and your group for a more personalized experience.
Private Tour without Ceremony: This option includes a visit to the Tower of London, Thames River Boat Ride & and Changing of the Guard.
Changing of the Guard: Depending on the day you will see either the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards
Tower of London with Beefeater
Tower of London with Beefeater: VIP Early Access Tower of London, Opening Ceremony with a Beefeater
Duration: 1 hour
With Self-guided App : Explore the Tower of London at your own pace with our self-guided App
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.
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)
Reviews
969 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth getting up early for
DavidDundonald,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a very enjoyable experience and our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. I did expect the guided tour to be a bit longer that we received, but there was plenty time for us to explore the towers and their grounds at our leisure. The App was informative and the early start meant we missed the crowds. I;d recommend this tiour - but do arrive promptly.
Great tour with a great guide!
E563BNabigailw,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David Norton was a great tour guide. Very funny and full of info. I’d recommend him specifically to anyone taking a tour of London.
Outstanding Tour
HoustonTodd,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. Our tour guide Flora was extremely knowledgeable and we had an outstanding time. We learned so much about London history as well as current London.
Tower of London and buckingham palace
kimg480,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was our tour guide he was very professional and very knowledgeable. His timely delivery of information and charisma allowed us to have a wonderful experience on our excursion
The Best
Rico W,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was amazing. Nathalie with City Wonders was a great guide for us with all of her knowledge of the tower, the monarchy, and guiding us on the Thames to our end spot at Buckingham Palace.
Great time had by all!
lindsayd504,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are a family of four and had a great time visiting the opening ceremony at Tower of London and then witnessing the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Our guide, Jo, was extremely knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting. We only wished we had more time but we got to see so much in a short three hours! She directed us to the perfect spot to see the horse guards at Buckingham - highly recommend!
A phenomenal tour! There...
Danielle S,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A phenomenal tour! There was a nice balance of tour time and time touring on your own through the Tower. I appreciated seeing two different areas too - great use of the boat transport. If you get Jeremy as your guide, you won’t be disappointed. His level of knowledge is exceptional. 10/10 recommend!
Tower of London with a female beefeater!
Valerie S,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed the experience with a female beefeater (very few) and the Tower of London jewels. Our guide David is very knowledgeable with a few anecdotes himself! So fun!
Tower of London with Cecily
Lesley K,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Cecily was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, fun and a little bit cheeky in a very funny way. We would definitely recommend the tour and our guide Cecily to anyone visit g London.
Michael was out your...
Michele M,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael was out your guide and he was exceptional. It ended up just being our family on the tour do Michael personalized it to our wants and needs. He was a wealth of knowledge and the tour hit all the hot stops which was exactly what we wanted especially since we were short on time. The history provided was above and beyond and he held the attention of both my teenagers! Yay! Highly recommend Michael and this your!
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