VIP Tower of London: After Hours Tour & Ceremony of the Keys
164 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 60 Walks’ customer ratings
Overall rating
4.7/5
60 reviews
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.8/5
Guest Support
4.7/5
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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VIP Tower of London: After Hours Tour & Ceremony of the Keys
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Verified rating
4.7/5
based on 60 Walks’ customer ratings
Guide
4.8/5
Guest Support
4.7/5
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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.
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