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Tower of London Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

London

4.0(638)

Highlights

  • Skip the ticket line and enjoy an exclusive 15-min meet and greet with a Beefeater for firsthand accounts into life at the Tower and a chance to ask questions.
  • Explore the Tower of London on an English or Spanish guided tour, uncovering its history, legends, and infamous former residents.
  • Navigate the Tower efficiently on a planned route, ensuring you don’t miss any of the key areas like the Traitor’s Gate, through which prisoners were brought.
  • After the tour, enjoy free time to wander the Medieval Palace, the site of the royal lodgings, and see the Crown Jewels at your own pace.
  • Upgrade your experience to see the Beefeater Opening Ceremony with early morning access or go on a Thames River Cruise after your Tower visit.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Tower of London
  • Access to The Crown Jewels
  • Guided tour of the Tower of London
  • English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
  • Early-morning access to the Tower of London (as per option selected)
  • 15-min private meet & greet with a Beefeater (as per option selected)
  • Access to the Beefeater Opening Ceremony (as per option selected)
  • Thames River Cruise (as per option selected)

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Skip the line for a guided Tower of London tour, including a Beefeater meet-and-greet and exclusive access to the Crown Jewels in just 2 hours.

Getting started

Meet your guide outside the Tower of London shop, directly across from the main entrance. After check-in, your guide will escort you past the ticket line and begin with a 15-min introduction and photo opportunity with a Beefeater.

What to expect

Tower of London

Step inside this 1,000-year-old fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has served as a royal palace, prison, and treasury. Your expert guide will share stories of the Tower’s history, its infamous residents, and the traditions that still shape British royalty.

Features:

  • Beefeater meet-and-greet: Enjoy an exclusive 15-min session with a Yeoman Warder, the ceremonial guardians of the Tower, for insights and photos.

  • Crown Jewels: Enter the Jewel House to view over 140 pieces of ceremonial regalia, including crowns and scepters adorned with more than 23,000 precious stones.

  • Historic highlights: Visit the Green Tower, site of royal executions, and the Traitors’ Gate, once the entry point for prisoners like Anne Boleyn.

  • Guided walk: Explore the Inner and Outer Wards, learning about the Tower’s ravens, legends, and architectural evolution.

  • Free exploration: After the tour, enjoy time to discover the White Tower and Medieval Palace at your own pace.

Extras

Upgrade your tickets to enjoy early morning access to the Tower of London and see the exclusive Beefeater Opening Ceremony. You can also upgrade to a Spanish-guided tour or go on a Thames River Cruise after your Tower visit.

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