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The Tower of London holds nearly 1,000 years of royal history, and this tour gets you closer to it than most visitors ever go. Timed entry takes you past the ticket queues, and an expert guide brings the fortress to life through stories of royal betrayal, political intrigue, and centuries of captivity.
The tour moves through the Tower's key landmarks: Traitors' Gate, where prisoners once arrived by boat; Tower Green, site of Tudor executions; the Jewel House, home to coronation crowns and the Cullinan diamonds; and the Bloody Tower, where two young princes disappeared in 1483.
The tour's signature moment is a private 15-minute audience with a real Yeoman Warder at the King's House, an area closed to the public. Ask questions, hear royal gossip, and snap a photo with one of London's most iconic guardians.
For a shorter visit, the Express option covers the guided tour and Crown Jewels access in 90 minutes, without the Beefeater meet and greet.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your friendly guide will meet you in front of the Tower of London shop directly across from the Tower of London entrance. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a bright red 'The Tour Guy' sign!
Your tour will conclude inside of the Tower of London, where you'll be free to explore at your own place.
Itinerary
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1Tower of London
Meet your guide outside the Tower of London. Your timed entry tickets are ready, and your guide will give a quick intro to the fortress before you head inside.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Tower of London
Step through Traitors' Gate, the stone waterway entrance where condemned prisoners like Anne Boleyn once arrived by boat. Your guide sets the scene for nearly 1,000 years of history as a royal palace, prison, and execution site.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Jewel House
Your guide introduces the most iconic pieces, then you step inside independently to see coronation crowns, ceremonial swords, and the Cullinan diamonds. These treasures are still used by the monarchy today.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Tower of London
Stroll across Tower Green, where two of Henry VIII's wives were executed, as your guide shares the stories of Tudor betrayal and power. Continue to the Bloody Tower to hear the mystery of the two young princes who vanished here in 1483.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Tower of London
Your guide brings you to the King's House, an exclusive area closed to regular visitors, for 15 minutes alone with a real Yeoman Warder. Ask questions, hear royal gossip, and snap a photo with one of the Tower's most iconic guardians. (Not included with Express option.)
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Tower of London
The tour concludes at the White Tower, built by William the Conqueror in 1078. Your guide shares what to look out for inside before you're free to explore the royal armor collection and medieval chapel independently.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and historic stone surfaces. If you have questions or concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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