Complete Tower of London Tour: Opening Ceremony, Early Access Crown Jewels & River Cruise

395 reviews

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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Verified Customer reviews

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4.6 /5
based on 164 Walks’ customer ratings
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4.6 /5
164 reviews
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Latest reviews
Excellent
The tour is excellent. Paying extra for early entrance is 100% worth it. And all this because our guide Elizabeth was great!
Verified · melissa · USA · Female · Apr 29, 2026
Excellent
My son and I took a Walks tour of The Tower of London. Patrick was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and positive. He took the time to our tour to provide many interesting pieces of information while making it fun and enjoyable. I would highly recommend.
Verified · Tricia · Canada · Female · Apr 27, 2026
Excellent
Our tour guide Yulia was amazing ! So knowledgeable and super insiteful .
Verified · Abigail · USA · Female · Apr 26, 2026
Excellent
Mary was amazing, very passionate and knowledgeable. She provided an experience we will not soon forget.
Verified · Denise · USA · Female · Apr 20, 2026
Excellent
Hands down the best Tower of London tour we could have asked for! Patrick, our guide, was an absolute wealth of knowledgeengaging, insightful, and full of fascinating stories that brought the history to life. I honestly could have spent all day just listening to him. If youre planning a visit, having a guide like Patrick makes all the difference. Highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Lisa · Apr 17, 2026

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