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London: Tower of London Tour & Thames River Cruise

4.8  / 5121 reviews
Activity provider:Walks - UK
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London: Tower of London Tour & Thames River Cruise

Activity provider:Walks - UK
4.8  / 5121 reviews
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From US$ 95.18 per person

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See the famous opening ceremony and view the Crown Jewels before the crowds. Then enjoy a full tour of the Tower with an expert guide and get access to a one-way river cruise ticket.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Get early access to the Tower of London’s Jewel House
  • Watch the Opening Ceremony, a celebrated military ritual
  • Enjoy an expertly guided tour of the Tower of London
  • Marvel at the Crown Jewels in peace and quiet
  • Continue your adventure on a sightseeing river cruise
Full description
Skip the line for VIP entrance into the Tower of London. Once inside you’ll watch the Opening Ceremony, a notable military ritual that officially opens the famous historical edifice. Following a brief overview from the Yeoman Warders – the tower guardians – you’ll be among the first people of the day to walk into the Jewel House to experience the Crown Jewels without the crowds that come later in the day. Next, your expert guide will lead you on a complete tour of the Tower of London, beginning with the Execution Site, on Tower Green, where many a noble lost their head. As you make your way from there to the Bloody Tower (where Sir Walter Raleigh was imprisoned for 13 years) and then to the Torture Chambers, you will get a firm sense of English history in all its gruesome forms. After a walk along the famous Tower Walls and a quick look inside the refurbished bedroom of Edward I, you’ll spy a “conspiracy” of the tower’s resident ravens. Your tour ends with a highlight as you step into the White Tower (the central tower, or ‘keep’), for a full tour of a refurbished medieval castle. Your guide will leave you inside the White Tower, but you'll be able to explore the other areas of the Tower of London on your own, including the Bestiary, Beauchamp Tower, and the Fusilier Museum. As the guided tour ends, you’ll also receive a flexible one-way boat pass for a London sightseeing river cruise to be used on any day and from any pier.
Includes
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • First entrance ticket for Tower of London
  • First entrance ticket for Jewel House
  • Flexible one-way London river cruise pass
  • Hotel pick-up / drop-off
  • Gratuities
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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This tour meets in front of the Tower of London shop, opposite the entrance to the Tower of London, 40 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DU, UK. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Baby strollers

Know before you go

  • Unfortunately, guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour
  • Please note that for security reasons, bag searches will take place
  • The tour will have a group size of 20 or fewer
  • The tour partner complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to London government guidelines for the most up-to-date information

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 121 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    3.8/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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We really enjoyed our tour with Dominic. He was very knowledgeable and made the Tower come to life. Our 12-year-old son was engaged the whole time. We enjoyed getting early access to the Crown Jewels and even went through the moving walkway 3 times to see them. This tour was a bit pricey but the early access, no waiting in line and the knowledge of our guide was worth it. Plan an extra hour after the tour to see the White Tower on your own. Highly recommend!

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May 29, 2023

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Stephanie – United StatesVerified booking

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Brilliant and informative tour hosted my an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide! Highly recommended to learn about the Tower of London. This tour was particularly special as we were able to witness the opening ceremony (ceremony of the keys) and be the first to see the crown jewels before it became too crowded. Plenty of time to explore on your own after the tour has finished.

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May 8, 2023

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Shannon – AustraliaVerified booking

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We had a wonderful experience with Nick, our tour guide. The meet up location was easy to find and the tour started promptly. Our group was small (about 6-8 people) and very manageable. Nick was extremely knowledgeable and easy to understand. It was a real treat to be there for the opening ceremony of the Tower of London and the Yoemen Warder who narrated the ceremony was just grumpy enough to make you feel like you were back in the Victorian Era. The Crown Jewel exhibit was spectacular. The guided part of the tour was a perfect length for my attention span, and then it was nice to have all time we wanted after the guided tour was over to wander around and explore more and take photos (we spend about an hour extra after the tour). I highly recommend this tour! And may I suggest also touring the Tower Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral on the same day. The Tower Bridge is super close and then it's a nice walk down along the Thames to St. Paul's.

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November 18, 2019

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Jennifer Verified booking

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