VIP Tower of London: After Hours Tour & Ceremony of the Keys
1.5 hours
Max 20
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Get exclusive VIP access to the Tower of London after hours, allowing you to explore without the crowds and have the monument all to yourself.
- Witness the centuries-old Ceremony of the Keys, the world’s oldest military ritual, without having to figure out how to get tickets on your own.
- Hear from your Beefeater guide how a royal residence became one of the world's most infamous prisons.
- Find out why at least six ravens are kept in the castle—and why a polar bear lived here at one point, too!
- Hear stories of the famous ghosts who haunt the Tower of London, including those of a few royals.
- Sites Visited
- Tower of London
- Execution Square
- Traitor's Gate
- Church of St Peter ad Vincula
- Bloody Tower (exterior)
- White Tower (exterior)
- Ceremony of the Keys
- Tour Includes
- After hours access to the Tower of London
- Access to the Ceremony of the Keys
- Yeoman Warder guide
Follow one of the Tower of London’s famous Beefeater guards through the grounds of the infamous fortress-turned-prison after the crowds have cleared out.
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4.7 /5
based on 60 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Unique experience for someone who has been to the Tower of London during the day. It was a great opportunity to witness a historic ceremony and enjoy the Tower devoid of the crowds.
Verified · Evangeline · USA · Female · May 28, 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!
Verified · Timothy · USA · Apr 07, 2025 Excellent
This tour is a must. A great experience. You learn the history of the tower and see the key ceremony. This was a highlight of our trip.
Viator customer · Dena_B · Apr 01, 2025 Excellent
The tour was enjoyable, though it felt a bit rushed at times. We were really glad it was scheduled early, as it allowed us to beat the crowds and get a great view of the Crown Jewels.
Viator customer · Andria_B · Apr 01, 2025 Excellent
Phenomenal one of a kind...Phenomenal one of a kind experience led by a bonafide Yeoman Warden stationed at the tower. Extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Well worth the time and expense.
Viator customer · Michael_W · Apr 01, 2025
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Excellent
Unique experience for someone who has been to the Tower of London during the day. It was a great opportunity to witness a historic ceremony and enjoy the Tower devoid of the crowds.
Verified · Evangeline · USA · Female · 65 - 74 years · May 28, 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!
Verified · Timothy · USA · Apr 07, 2025 Excellent
Phenomenal one of a kind...Phenomenal one of a kind experience led by a bonafide Yeoman Warden stationed at the tower. Extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Well worth the time and expense.
Viator customer · Michael_W · Apr 01, 2025 Excellent
The tour was enjoyable, though it felt a bit rushed at times. We were really glad it was scheduled early, as it allowed us to beat the crowds and get a great view of the Crown Jewels.
Viator customer · Andria_B · Apr 01, 2025 Excellent
This tour is a must. A great experience. You learn the history of the tower and see the key ceremony. This was a highlight of our trip.
Viator customer · Dena_B · Apr 01, 2025 Excellent
5 stars
GetYourGuide customer · Michelle · Mar 28, 2025 Excellent
We were part of a group of tourists being shown around by a warder called Tam Elliott. He was a brilliant guide, with many amusing stories and great historical knowledge. He alone was worth the entry fee! Brilliant visit!!
Tripadvisor customer · Sandra · Mar 10, 2025 Excellent
Fantastic and informative tour! Wonderful guide of was incredibly informative and fun! Enjoyed the stories and the history! Recommend to all!
Viator customer · Josh · Mar 01, 2025 Excellent
Ten out of ten. What a great experience. There is so much to see here, walking around the walls is a medieval experience. This is a must-see.
Tripadvisor customer · Eamonn · UK · Feb 20, 2025 Excellent
Must see Tour of London. We did a hop on and hop off bus tour and we decided to see the tower of London. We didn’t do a guided tour and we were mostly interested in seeing the crown jewels. Unfortunately, you’re not allowed to take pictures of the crown jewels
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