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
Excellent combination of walking, boat ride with an experienced, knowledgeable guide. Free time to explore the Tower of London.
Viator customer · Marilyn · May 30, 2026 Excellent
This was a fantastic tour! We only had one day in London. We saw so many things on this tour. Never would have got to all of these on our own. Our guide George was THE BEST!
Viator customer · Shannon · May 10, 2026 Excellent
Excellent tour, great division of time on your own versus time with guide. Danny did a great job of informing and was helpful with suggestions based on individual interests. Meeting Coordination was smooth and effirtless
Viator customer · Ross · May 06, 2026 Excellent
We had an incredible time exploring the tower and touring the city! Our guide, Katie, was extremely knowledgeable answering all our questions…even some not related to the tour but about life in London, tourism, directions to the pub! Katie was great!!
Wear good walking shoes!!
Viator customer · Lyn · Apr 28, 2026 Excellent
Great tour at Tower of London!! Our tour guide Jane was lovely, extremely knowledgeable, and struck the perfect pace and balance on this tour. We both so enjoyed the vast amount of information about this incredible fortress, the viewing of the tower bridge and of course the crown jewels was amazing!! Loved meeting the ravens as well!!!
Viator customer · Suzanne · Jan 25, 2026
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Excellent combination of walking, boat ride with an experienced, knowledgeable guide. Free time to explore the Tower of London.
Viator customer · Marilyn · May 30, 2026 Excellent
This was a fantastic tour! We only had one day in London. We saw so many things on this tour. Never would have got to all of these on our own. Our guide George was THE BEST!
Viator customer · Shannon · May 10, 2026 Excellent
Excellent tour, great division of time on your own versus time with guide. Danny did a great job of informing and was helpful with suggestions based on individual interests. Meeting Coordination was smooth and effirtless
Viator customer · Ross · May 06, 2026 Excellent
We had an incredible time exploring the tower and touring the city! Our guide, Katie, was extremely knowledgeable answering all our questions…even some not related to the tour but about life in London, tourism, directions to the pub! Katie was great!!
Wear good walking shoes!!
Viator customer · Lyn · Apr 28, 2026 Excellent
Great tour at Tower of London!! Our tour guide Jane was lovely, extremely knowledgeable, and struck the perfect pace and balance on this tour. We both so enjoyed the vast amount of information about this incredible fortress, the viewing of the tower bridge and of course the crown jewels was amazing!! Loved meeting the ravens as well!!!
Viator customer · Suzanne · Jan 25, 2026 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!
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.
What makes this private tour different?
We’re the official tour operator of Grand Central Terminal, which means unmatched access, stories, and expertise. You won’t get these insider details anywhere else.
What should I wear?
Comfortable shoes—you’ll be walking through the station’s different levels, including some secret passageways!
How long is the tour?
Roughly 13 hours, with an early morning departure from Rome and a return in time for dinner.
