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London: Tower of London Early Access Tour with Beefeater

4.2  / 5
636 reviews
Activity provider:City Wonders Ltd. UK
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London: Tower of London Early Access Tour with Beefeater

Activity provider:City Wonders Ltd. UK
4.2  / 5
636 reviews
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From US$ 87.87 per person

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Enter the Tower of London before the long queues to see the Crown Jewels. Explore the amazing Royal Palace and castle with one of the legendary Beefeater guardsmen.

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Duration 75 minutes
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
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Experience

Highlights
  • Get the benefit of an early access to the iconic Tower of London on this tour
  • Treat your eyes to the beauty of the Crown Jewels before the crowds arrive
  • Learn the history of the Yeoman Warders, the Royal Castle, and other landmarks
  • Travel back to British history and see where Guy Fawkes was put on trial
  • See the orbs, swords, rings, crowns, and scepters used for royal ceremonies
Full description

Explore one of the oldest monuments in London on an early morning guided tour of the Tower of London, and see the Crown Jewels before the crowds arrive. Avoid the lines with this early tour of the legendary site, where 3 English queens were executed, and get an introduction to the origins of the attraction before you meet one of the Yeomen Warders, more commonly known as Beefeaters.

Learn about the traditions of these elite guardsmen, historically responsible for the prisoners at the tower and for safeguarding the Crown Jewels. Journey through centuries of British history and see where Guy Fawkes was put on trial. Marvel at magnificent orbs, swords, rings, crowns, and scepters used for royal ceremonies and coronations. Stay at the Tower of London to explore at your own pace once your official tour is over. Upon booking, you may choose to upgrade your tour, so it includes a ticket to Buckingham Palace. If you choose to upgrade your tour, your guide will escort you inside Buckingham Palace which only opens its doors to visitors two months each year. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to catch a rare glimpse into the private residence of the Royals. Access is guaranteed and there will be no lines to wait in. Boasting lavish apartments and sparkling these rooms house some of the greatest treasures of the Royal Collection. With the official Buckingham Palace audio guide, learn about the palace’s history and traditions as you stroll through the palace and its gardens taking in the beauty of this picturesque royal setting.

Includes
  • Tower of London early access entry ticket
  • Guide
  • Beefeater Guard audience
  • Buckingham Palace entry ticket (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

The meeting point is not at the Tower of London entrance. Meet your guide in front of the ticket office just opposite the main entrance of the Tower of London. Look for a local representative holding a City Wonders flag and sign.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Rain gear
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Flash photography

Know before you go

  • Non-flash photography is permitted at the Tower of London
  •  Skip-the-line entrance and careful planning will help avoid the crowds, but some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours
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From US$ 87.87 per person

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4.2 /5

based on 636 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Value for money
    3.9/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Our tour was great. Michael, our City Tour guide was very informative and gave us an advance on things to look for and questions to ask once we went through the gates. Our Beefeater was wonderful, full of information, very patient and willing to answer all of our questions. The only "negative " comment would be the number of stairs to be climbed going in and out of the White Tower. We were with another couple who struggled greatly with the stairs and as such we did not walk the escarpment around the castle. It would be good to mention that in tour description. But all in all it was a great tour.

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September 28, 2023

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Marc and Faith – United StatesVerified booking

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Rob was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable, witty and friendly. He gave us great hints, tips and recommendations that made our self-guided part of the tour so much better. Our Beefeater was friendly and willing to share so much of his personal history - making the space come alive for us.

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September 13, 2023

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Emma – AustraliaVerified booking

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We met our City Wonders guide outside the gates before the Tower opening. She gave us lots of info and then passed us off to the very entertaining Yeoman Warder at 9 AM. We had a small- group tour of the property and then were on our own to see the exhibits. Doing this tour in the morning, freed us up to see more of London. Highly recommend.

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September 12, 2023

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Stephanie – United StatesVerified booking

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