VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

4.6
(272 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Begin your VIP tour with early, skip-the-line access, and see the tower’s storied opening ceremony. With just a small group for company, you’ll explore the landmark’s highlights. You’ll also be among the first visitors to enter the Tower of London’s world-famous Jewel House, where the glittering Crown Jewels await. At the end, you’ll receive a flexible one-way pass for London’s best sightseeing river cruise. If you're short on time, select the Morning at the Tower option for a 2.5 hour tour of the Tower's grounds (excluding the Opening Ceremony).

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
First entrance ticket for Jewel House
Flexible one-way ticket for London river cruise
First entrance ticket for Tower of London
Expertly guided walking tour
Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Tower of London Shop

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. This tour meets at 5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK. Meet your coordinator at the West Gate entrance, opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London giftshop.

End point
Tower of London

Tower of London (inside).

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tower of London

    Begin your VIP-level experience by witnessing the Opening Ceremony, a storied military ritual that officially opens one of the most famous monuments in London. If you're short on time, select the Morning at the Tower option for a 2.5 hour tour of the Tower's grounds (excluding the Opening Ceremony).

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Jewel House

    After a quick introduction from the Yeoman Warders who guard the palace, you’ll stroll straight into the Jewel House and be among the first people to see the Crown Jewels. There are no crowds, so after you guide tells you what to look out for, you can take your time and soak in one of the most dazzling collections of riches in the world.

    25 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Tower of London

    Stroll along the famous Tower Walls, peek inside the refurbished bedroom of Edward I, and say hello to the tower’s resident ravens. Your experience ends on a high note as you step into the White Tower for a full tour of a refurbished medieval castle. Before parting ways, you’ll receive access to a boat pass for a flexible one-way trip on the best sightseeing river cruises in London. Choose the day and time of your trip and depart from either Tower, London Eye, Westminster, or Greenwich piers.

    1 hour 55 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Supplied by Walks - UK

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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