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

385 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 155 Walks’ customer ratings
Overall rating
4.6 /5
155 reviews
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Linda was a fabulous tour guide for the Tower of London! I would highly recommend booking a tour because I honestly believe that I got to see and hear more than if I would have taken it with another tour operator!
Verified · Lauren · USA · Female · Apr 13, 2026
Excellent
Wonderful tour. Linda was incredibly knowledgeable and fun
Tripadvisor customer · Derek · Apr 12, 2026
Excellent
Absolutely a fantastic tour! Linda was phenomenal! You definitely want to take this tour to see the opening of the gates and Linda was so great to be sure that we truly got to see the Tower of London! Thank you, Linda for such a great morning at the tower!
Tripadvisor customer · Lauren · Apr 12, 2026
Excellent
Patrick was knowledgeable, went at a comfortable pace, and answered all our questions. Nicest and best tour weve had in London!
Tripadvisor customer · Tricia · Apr 11, 2026
Excellent
Excellent! Worth the time and money.
Tripadvisor customer · Katherine · Apr 11, 2026

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