Tower of London Private Tour & River Cruise: Crown Jewels & Royal Secrets
2.5 hours
Max 1â6
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Enter the Tower of London Right at Opening â Get inside before the biggest crowds arrive.
- See the Crown Jewels Before the Long Lines Form â Marvel at 23,000 gemstones, including the Imperial State Crown & Sovereignâs Sceptre.
- Step Inside the Bloody Tower â Discover the mystery of the missing princes, one of historyâs greatest unsolved crimes.
- Explore the Torture Chamber â See the gruesome devices that made the Tower one of the most feared prisons in Britain.
- Walk the Castle Walls & Step into a Kingâs Bedroom â Visit King Edwardâs private chambers, including a portable bedroom fit for a traveling monarch.
- End with a River Thames Cruise â A flexible one-way ticket lets you see Londonâs 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: Londonâs Darkest Secrets, Unlocked Just for You
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GetYourGuide customer · United States · Jul 09, 2025 Excellent
the instructor guy was the best had great stories about the history of who was kept in the towers and eventually tortured it beheaded. very good laminated photos of the historical figures to out a face to a name also crown jewels so we knew what to look for great tour would definitely recommend it
GetYourGuide customer · Ann · United States · Apr 27, 2025 Excellent
Amazing tour ïżœïżœ Kim was a fantastic guide, who made the whole experience truly unforgettable ïżœïżœ
GetYourGuide customer · Germany · Apr 22, 2025 Excellent
Great guide and a wonderful day full of wonderful history. Our guide really brought history to life, we very much enjoyed this tour!
GetYourGuide customer · Timothy · United States · Apr 07, 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?
Noâphotography 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 pathsâcomfortable 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?
Roughly 13 hours, with an early morning departure from Rome and a return in time for dinner.
What makes this private tour different?
This is a morning private tour, meaning youâll enter right at opening and see the Crown Jewels before the biggest crowds arrive.
