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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Total Customer Reviews: 124
Verified Ratings
4.6 /5
based on 124 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
Mary was fun, engaging and knowledgeable. She brought the history of the Tower to life and was very caring and consciousness of the needs of her group.
Verified · Amber · Aug 22, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Great
Nil
Verified · Vicky · Jul 29, 2024 · Singapore · Female · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
Our guide Bob was wonderful! I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Tower of London. Seeing the opening ceremony with just a small number of people was amazing! Additionally being one of the first people in to see the Crown Jewels was so worth it. As we exited we could see that the line to get in behind us was so very long already. Bob was full of information on the history of the Tower as well as offering advice on what to see and do when the tour was done. Thank you for such a great experience!
Verified · Alicia · Jul 04, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
We had a fantastic time on our tour. We thought that being able to enter early and see the opening ceremony and see the Crown Jewels early was a huge perk but our tour guide was just as amazing. We traveled with our 6 year old and even he loved the stories and was engaged.
Verified · Brett · Jun 09, 2024 · USA · Female · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
David was a knowledgeable and Showed us everything to see at Westminster Abbey. Was very glad there was a lift to get to the Diamond Jubilee.
Verified · Carol · May 26, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Reviews from our guests
Complete Tower of London Tour: Opening Ceremony, Early Access Crown Jewels & River Cruise
Verified rating
4.6 /5
124 Walks’ customer ratings
Guide 4.8/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
Guest reviews
124
total guest reviews
Excellent 87 70.2%
Great 29 23.4%
Good 5 4%
Average 2 1.6%
Poor 1 0.8%
Latest reviews
Excellent
Mary was fun, engaging and knowledgeable. She brought the history of the Tower to life and was very caring and consciousness of the needs of her group.
Verified · Amber · Aug 22, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Great
Nil
Verified · Vicky · Jul 29, 2024 · Singapore · Female · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
Our guide Bob was wonderful! I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Tower of London. Seeing the opening ceremony with just a small number of people was amazing! Additionally being one of the first people in to see the Crown Jewels was so worth it. As we exited we could see that the line to get in behind us was so very long already. Bob was full of information on the history of the Tower as well as offering advice on what to see and do when the tour was done. Thank you for such a great experience!
Verified · Alicia · Jul 04, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
We had a fantastic time on our tour. We thought that being able to enter early and see the opening ceremony and see the Crown Jewels early was a huge perk but our tour guide was just as amazing. We traveled with our 6 year old and even he loved the stories and was engaged.
Verified · Brett · Jun 09, 2024 · USA · Female · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
David was a knowledgeable and Showed us everything to see at Westminster Abbey. Was very glad there was a lift to get to the Diamond Jubilee.
Verified · Carol · May 26, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Our tour was truly outstanding. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable with a pleasant personality. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in a detailed history regarding the Tower of London.
Verified · Huidy · Mar 24, 2024 · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Tour guide was great and knowledgeable. I liked having listening devices so everyone didn’t have to crowd around to listen. Perhaps could have been a tiny bit shorter, but I liked everything we saw. And would have been great to enter the Crown Jewels before the crowds, though they weren’t bad at all and didn’t change my experience.
Verified · Hilery · Mar 21, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Very friendly guide with great information. Tour was as promised and we were the first to the Crown Jewels. Definitely worth the money!
Verified · David · Mar 18, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Getting into the Tower to watch the Opening Ceremony is a real treat! The Yeoman Warder was hilarious, and we were able to watch the centuries-old procedure before the main gates were opened. This allowed us to then proceed to the Jewel House to see the Crown Jewels without the famous queues, and really see their beauty. Out guide Kim was hugely well informed and talked to us in an entertaining and friendly manner. We were able to ask questions, and he was always caring of our welfare. It was super to have the opportunity to explore the White Tower and other areas at our leisure at the end of the tour. A great morning!
Verified · Sue · Jan 11, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
The most valuable part of our tour was the guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area, and so passionate! This tour was so memorable because of her!
Verified · Samuel · Nov 23, 2023 · USA · Male · 25 to 34 years
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