Ultimate Tower of London, Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels

Discover the Tower of London on a 3-hour guided tour. Meet the Beefeaters, experience the Crown Jewels, the famous ravens, and the incredible royal history of the Tower of London.

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Duration 3.0 hour

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Details on this Activity

Itinerary

Beat the crowds with your early access ticket and witness as history comes alive at the Tower of London. Your guide for part of the tour will be a Yeoman Warder, better known as a Beefeater. Prepare to be awed as they share with stories about the site. Ask questions, and take a peek into what a day in the life of a Beefeater is like. Feel the thrill of seeing the world famous Crown Jewels, Ravens Den and White Tower. Learn about the notorious Tower Executions site, and take a walk on the historic battlements. Explore other attractions at your leisure after the tour, like the Towers Mint, Bloody Tower and Medieval Palace.

Highlights

Beat the crowds with an early access ticket
Exclusive 15-20-minute private tour with a Beefeater
See the Crown Jewels and other historic artifacts
Explore the Ravens Den, White Tower and the rest of this historic site
Listen to incredible commentary and insights from your local London Guide

Know before you go

Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs. Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise. Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable compliant ramps. Operates in all weather conditions. Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.

Includes

Expert English-speaking local guide Exclusive private audience with a Tower of London Beefeater Timed access entry tickets Entry to the Tower of London Entry to Crown Jewels Exhibition Entry to White Tower & Armory Entry to the Raven House

Reviews from other travelers

Ramona - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2024-08-07)

We really enjoyed the tour. Our guide explained everything very well and we had a great day at the Tower of London.

Katja - Germany

4 /5

(Written on 2024-07-18)

The tour was good. The guide was good. We didn't have to queue. Nevertheless, we think the price-performance ratio is too high.

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-07-20)

Our guide was very informative and efficient! We loved our experience hearing first hand from a beefeater and his experience.

GetYourGuide traveler - United Kingdom

5 /5

(Written on 2024-07-13)

Our guide Pia was really knowledgeable and gave us so many stories that I didn’t know.

Kaye - Australia

5 /5

(Written on 2024-09-01)

love the smaller group size and the commentary was informative and entertaining. The tour was a good length and we were able to spend plenty of time at the tower afterwards. Great tour with a wonderfu (Read More)l guide

Patrick - Switzerland

4 /5

(Written on 2024-10-19)

It would have been great with an explanation in French.

GetYourGuide traveler - Germany

4 /5

(Written on 2024-07-12)

It was good and interesting. However, some of the narration was a bit long-winded. It's definitely worth getting there early so you don't have to wait in line for the Crown Jewels, but next time I'd g (Read More)o with an audio guide and just get there early.

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