Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels & Thames River Cruise
2.5 hours
Max 20
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Enter the Tower of London in the morning after it opens its doors for the day.
- Lay your eyes on the Crown Jewels without the usual crowds with access immediately after opening.
- Explore the Tower with an expert Blue Badge guide, who will help you understand and appreciate the site’s fascinating history to the fullest.
- Learn the jaw-dropping true story of the Bloody Tower and the missing princes.
- Discover the real reason why ravens have been kept within the Tower for centuries.
- Enjoy a sightseeing river cruise with a City Cruises flexible one-way ticket to cap off your experience.
- Sites Visited
- Tower of London
- Jewel House (first entrance)
- Old execution site on Tower Green
- Bloody Tower
- Torture chamber
- Castle walls
- White Tower
- River Thames
- Tour Includes
- Entrance to Tower of London with first access to Crown Jewels
- Flexible one-way London river cruise pass
- Small group of 20 guests maximum
- Blue Badge guide
Uncover hidden histories of majesty and monarchy at the Tower of London on an expertly guided morning tour.
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Although I have been to London many times, I never had the opportunity of visiting the tower of London and I decided that on this trip I had to catch up!<br />This tour is the one you want! right lenght, excellent expert autorised tour guide (by the way, thanks Jackie for your great knowledge and for how you entertained us!) and no crowds at all (being november we could really enjoy the visit of the jewels almost to ourselves) <br />Highly reccomended!
Tripadvisor customer · Iloveber · Dec 15, 2025 Excellent
Fantastic tour!! Oliver was amazing start to finish! Such an awesome inspiring history! Favorite tour for our teenagers!
Viator customer · Jennifer · Nov 28, 2025 Excellent
Very educational and interesting, and our guide Kim was well informed and engaging and shared lots of intriguing stories.
Viator customer · Hidie · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Patrick was a terrific guide. He’s very knowledgeable, spoke in a tone and style that was very easy to understand, and is very personable. The history is fascinating and the architecture is fabulous. We would go again if there was time because there is so much to learn
Viator customer · Marianne · Nov 04, 2025 Excellent
Linda was wonderful. She's so knowledgeable and made the tour an excellent experience. Highly recommend the tour, ask for Linda.
Viator customer · LindaLeonti · Oct 29, 2025FAQs
Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
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