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
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Latest reviews
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, 2025 Excellent
Small group the best! Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend! Will always book with this company
Viator customer · Melissa · Oct 03, 2025 Excellent
A very cool place to visit in London. Full of history! Our guide did great but wasn’t allowed in some of the towers. Definitely go into the central tower, the White Tower after the tour. It’s the coolest of the towers!
Viator customer · Anthony · Sep 30, 2025 Excellent
Mind blowing insight into British history. The building and collections of jewels, armour etc are spectacular and the guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining!
Highly recommend over an unguided entry.
Viator customer · Jeremy · Sep 28, 2025 Excellent
Great experience! Our guide made it easy and interesting to learn the history and we had a great time.
Viator customer · Nicole · Sep 11, 2025
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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, 2025 Excellent
Small group the best! Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend! Will always book with this company
Viator customer · Melissa · Oct 03, 2025 Excellent
A very cool place to visit in London. Full of history! Our guide did great but wasn’t allowed in some of the towers. Definitely go into the central tower, the White Tower after the tour. It’s the coolest of the towers!
Viator customer · Anthony · Sep 30, 2025 Excellent
Mind blowing insight into British history. The building and collections of jewels, armour etc are spectacular and the guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining!
Highly recommend over an unguided entry.
Viator customer · Jeremy · Sep 28, 2025 Excellent
Great experience! Our guide made it easy and interesting to learn the history and we had a great time.
Viator customer · Nicole · Sep 11, 2025 Excellent
Emily was great and explained everything so easily. It was really good to get in early before the general public.
Viator customer · Peggy · Aug 23, 2025 Excellent
More for adults but 10YO found it interesting as well. Knowledge and engaging guide Patrick. Former professor.
Viator customer · Anna · Aug 22, 2025 Excellent
Our guide Patrick was great. He explained everything in depth and made sure we didnt miss any of the important details. This is one of the must see attractions in London.
Viator customer · Tony · Aug 22, 2025 Excellent
Our guide was amazing! He was very knowledgeable, funny and interactive! I went with my 14-year-old son, and he had a great time! He said it was one of his favorite tours because our guide was amazing! The crown jewels were so beautiful! I would recommend going early to beat the crowds
Viator customer · annie · Aug 20, 2025 Excellent
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GetYourGuide customer · United States · Jul 09, 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?
The tour involves walking on uneven stone paths—comfortable shoes are recommended!
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?
9 AM tour (includes entry to Westminster Abbey): 8 hours
Later tour times (view Westminster Abbey from the outside): 6.5 hours
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.
