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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Latest reviews
Excellent
I was lucky enough to have Jackie as my guide two days in a row! She is very knowledgeable, gives all the information about the history of what you’re seeing, including the current traditions that have carried back centuries. She adds little stories as well, and just makes the whole tour very interesting. For somebody who loves history such as myself I couldn’t have asked two better experiences!
Tripadvisor customer · Colleen · May 03, 2026 Excellent
Dominic was very informative and quite enjoyable! Would happily do another tour with him!
Verified · Alisa · USA · Female · May 01, 2026 Excellent
Blue badge guide was incredible. That is a must going forward
Verified · Hampton · USA · Male · May 01, 2026 Excellent
We were able to arrive before the crowds. Our guide was able to give us knowledge that we otherwise wouldn’t have known
Viator customer · Stacey · May 01, 2026 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, 2026You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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