Tower of London Tickets with Access to the Crown Jewels and Beefeater Meet & Greet

Highlights

Enjoy an exclusive meet & greet with a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater), and get insider stories, historic insights, and a rare opportunity to chat and snap a photo with them.
Get up close to the world’s most famous symbols of monarchy: the Crown Jewels, from the Imperial State Crown to the Sovereign’s Sceptre.
Discover infamous spots like the Bloody Tower, Traitor’s Gate, Tower Green, and the execution site of Anne Boleyn. Every cobblestone has a tale to tell.
After your guided introduction and Beefeater meet and greet, explore the Tower grounds on your own at your own pace.
Choose the afternoon tour to explore during the Tower's lively hours, or the early-morning tour to see the Crown Jewels before the crowds.

Your Experience

Step inside 1,000 years of royal history with a Tower of London tour led by an expert guide, including a Beefeater meet and greet, and access to Britain’s Crown Jewels.

Getting started

Your journey begins with a short guided introduction by a local English-speaking guide before you meet a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater). These guardians of the Tower are not only ceremonial figures but also active-duty members of the military with years of service. Learn about their prestigious role, centuries-old traditions, and daily lives within the Tower walls, making for an enlightening and engaging start to your tour.

What to expect

Tower of London

Choose the early-morning tour to gain access to the Tower before the crowds and early access to the Jewel House, getting an up-close look at the Crown Jewels before doors open to the public. Or choose the afternoon tour and meet your guide and a Beefeater for an engaging introduction to the Tower’s rich history and daily rituals.

Features:

Meet & Greet with a Beefeater: Discover the personal stories and rich traditions of these legendary Tower guardians.
Crown Jewels: Marvel at the coronation regalia and over 140 objects linked to centuries of royal ceremony.
Self-guided exploration: After the guided segment, explore famous landmarks like the Bloody Tower, Traitor’s Gate, and Tower Green at your leisure.
Tower Green: Walk the grounds where history was made, and lives were lost, including two of Henry VIII’s wives.
Bloody Tower, Traitor’s Gate & White Tower: Explore sites of royal intrigue, tragic imprisonments, and legendary disappearances.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Early morning or afternoon access to the Tower of London (as per option selected)
Access to the Crown Jewels
Meet and greet with a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater)
Guided introduction to the Tower of London
English-speaking local guide or a Beefeater guide
Small group size of 20-30 guests
Gratuities
Hotel transfers
Food and drink

Must Know

Photography is allowed in most areas, except the Jewel House and the Chapel of St. John.
Luggage, large bags, tripods, selfie sticks, and other photographic or recording equipment are not allowed in this experience.
Smoking, eating, and drinking are not allowed.
This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Complimentary adult carer/companion tickets can be obtained on the day of your visit upon presentation of proof of supporting documents (such as a Blue Badge, Freedom Pass, DLA letter or PIP letter) at the Ticket Office.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
The Crown Jewels are a working collection and as a consequence, the display is subject to change without prior notice due to security reasons.
Your ticket is valid for one entry only. No re-entry is permitted.
Some Beefeater meet and greets take place outside the King’s House, a restricted area normally off-limits to the public.
The early-morning tours start at 8:15am or 8:30am, depending on the tour provider. Please check your booking voucher so you don’t arrive early or late.
The afternoon experience is only available on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
You will have self-guided time inside the Tower of London after the initial guided and meet & greet portion.

Ticket Delivery

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.