Complete Tower of London Tour: Opening Ceremony, Early Access Crown Jewels & River Cruise
3 hours
Max 20
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Enjoy VIP early entry to the Tower of London’s Jewel House to see the Crown Jewels without the usual crowds.
- Be among a small group to witness the Opening Ceremony, one of the oldest military ceremonies in the world, before the Tower officially opens to the public.
- Explore the infamous fortress-turned-prison (and so much more!) on a professionally guided tour of the Tower of London, including visits to the Bloody Tower, torture chamber, execution site, and a walk along the Tower walls.
- See London from the water on a sightseeing river cruise thanks to your included City Cruises flexible one-way ticket.
- Sites Visited
- Tower of London
- Jewel House (first entrance)
- Old execution site on Tower Green
- Bloody Tower
- Torture chamber
- Castle walls
- Opening ceremony
- London from the water (City Cruises sightseeing cruise)
- Tour Includes
- First entrance ticket for Jewel House
- First entrance ticket for Tower of London
- including Opening Ceremony
- Flexible one-way London river cruise pass
- Blue Badge guide
- Headset
Take an exclusive visit to Britain's most famous castle on this in-depth early access Tower of London tour.
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4.7 /5
based on 177 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Dominic was outstanding! Worth every penny!
Verified · Marie · USA · Female · May 31, 2026 Excellent
What a extraordinary experience with Aaron. Knowledgeable, engaging, amusing and very well organised, we LOVED our tour.
Although initially a little bit apprehensive due to price, this tourwas worth every cent and then some more! Highly recommended indeed
Verified · Christine · Female · May 29, 2026 Excellent
It was a great experience. Our guide, Linda, was very knowledgeable and told us much of the history of the tower. It was great to get in early and see the opening ceremony. I highly recommend.
Tripadvisor customer · Donivan · May 29, 2026 Excellent
Great to get I'm ahead of time with Walks tours. Our guide, Linda is blue badge certified and was very knowledgeable.
Tripadvisor customer · Kelley · May 29, 2026 Excellent
Great trip with Dominic walking tour
Tripadvisor customer · Christopher · May 28, 2026You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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