Tower of London Private Tour & River Cruise: Crown Jewels & Royal Secrets
2.5 hours
Max 1–6
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Enter the Tower of London Right at Opening – Get inside before the biggest crowds arrive.
- See the Crown Jewels Before the Long Lines Form – Marvel at 23,000 gemstones, including the Imperial State Crown & Sovereign’s Sceptre.
- Step Inside the Bloody Tower – Discover the mystery of the missing princes, one of history’s greatest unsolved crimes.
- Explore the Torture Chamber – See the gruesome devices that made the Tower one of the most feared prisons in Britain.
- Walk the Castle Walls & Step into a King’s Bedroom – Visit King Edward’s private chambers, including a portable bedroom fit for a traveling monarch.
- End with a River Thames Cruise – A flexible one-way ticket lets you see London’s skyline from the water whenever you choose.
- 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
- Blue Badge guide
The Experience: London’s Darkest Secrets, Unlocked Just for You
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Latest reviews
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, 2025 Excellent
Very excellent tour of the Tower of London and Crown Jewels. Our guide was well versed in the details of the tour and provided excellent information on what to see when we took the Crown Jewels tour.
Viator customer · David · Oct 15, 2025FAQs
What's the cancellation policy for private tours?
All private tours have a 7-day cancellation policy. Thank you for understanding.
Can I take photos inside the Jewel House?
No—photography is not permitted inside the Crown Jewels exhibit. However, you can take photos everywhere else!
What should I wear?
Comfortable shoes—you’ll be walking through the station’s different levels, including some secret passageways!
Is this tour good for families?
Yes! The mysteries, ghost stories, and tales of royal intrigue make this a fantastic experience for kids and adults alike.
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours. It's perfect if you are short on time, but still want to see the best of the Uffizi Gallery.
What makes this private tour different?
This is a morning private tour, meaning you’ll enter right at opening and see the Crown Jewels before the biggest crowds arrive.
