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VIP Tower of London: After Hours Tour & Ceremony of the Keys

62 reviews

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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Verified Customer reviews

Verified ratings

4.7 /5

based on 62 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.7 /5

62 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.8/5

Guest Support

4.7/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

An exceptional and unique experience. Tour guide was phenomenal.

Verified · Laura · USA · Female · Jun 30, 2025

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

What a wonderful experience I absolutely recommend this nighttime tour of Tower of London and the exchanging of the keys

Verified · Julie · USA · Female · Oct 22, 2024

Excellent

This tour was fantastic! I hesitated at the high cost of it but it was well worth the price. Our Yeoman Warder, Gary, was so personable, knowledgeable and so informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and the Key Ceremony.

Verified · Olga · USA · Female · Oct 06, 2024

Great

Great tours best way to tour London

Verified · Daniel · USA · Male · Sep 28, 2024

Verified rating

4.7 /5

based on 62 Walks’ customer ratings

Guide

4.8/5

Guest Support

4.7/5

Total guest reviews

: 62 guest reviews

Excellent 47

Great 12

Good 2

Average 1

Poor 0

Latest reviews

Excellent

An exceptional and unique experience. Tour guide was phenomenal.

Verified · Laura · USA · Female · 45 - 54 years · Jun 30, 2025

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!!